DON'T OVERLOAD THE

GENERATOR

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices. Observe the following, to prevent overloading the unit:

Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time. This total should NOT

be greater than the generator's wattage capacity.

The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and

motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device.

If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).

WATTAGE

REFERENCE

GUIDE

 

Device

.........................

 

 

 

Load

(watts)

*Air Conditioner

(12,000

Btu)

1700

*Air Conditioner

(24,000

Btu)

3800

*Air Conditioner

(40,000

Btu)

6000

Battery

Charger

(20 Amp)

500

Belt Sander

(3")

 

 

1000

Chain Saw

 

 

 

 

1200

Circular Saw (6-1/2")

800

to 1000

*Clothes

Dryer

(Electric)

..................

 

5750

*Clothes

Dryer

(Gas)

 

700

*Clothes

Washer

 

 

1150

Coffee Maker

 

 

 

1750

*Compressor

(1 HP)

 

2000

*Compressor

(3/4

HP)

 

1800

*Compressor

(1/2

HP)

 

1400

Curling

Iron

 

 

 

 

700

*Freezer

...............................

 

 

 

 

700

*Dehumidifier

............................

 

 

 

650

Disc

Sander

(9")

 

 

1200

Edge Trimmer

 

 

 

500

Electric

Blanket

..........................

 

 

400

Electric

Nail Gun

 

 

1200

Electric

Range

(per element)

1500

Electric

Skillet

 

 

 

1250

*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)

 

875

*Garage

Door Opener

500 to 750

Hair

Dryer

 

 

 

 

1200

Hand

Drill

 

 

 

250

to 1100

Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power for

starting than for running. This surge of power lasts only a few seconds when starting such motors. Make sure you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator.

1.Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor.

2.Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads.

The Wattage Reference Guide below is provided to assist you to determine how many items your generator can operate at one time.

Device

.........................

 

Load (watts)

Hedge Trimmer

 

450

Impact Wrench

 

500

Iron

 

 

 

1200

*Jet Pump

 

 

800

Lawn Mower

 

 

1200

Light Bulb

 

 

100

Microwave Oven

700 to

1000

*Milk Cooler

 

 

1100

Oil Burner on Furnace

 

300

Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)

.........

400

Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)

..........

225

Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)

..........

150

*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)

600

Paint Sprayer,

Airless (handheld)

150

Radio

 

 

50 to 200

*Refrigerator

 

 

700

Slow Cooker

 

 

200

*Submersible

Pump (1-1/2 HP)

2800

*Submersible

Pump

(1 HP)

 

2000

*Submersible

Pump

(1/2 HP)

1500

*Sump

Pump

.....................

800 to 1050

*Table

Saw (10")

1750 to 2000

Television

 

200 to 500

Toaster

.........................

 

1000 to

1650

Weed Trimmer

...........................

 

500

* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.

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Craftsman 580.327141 owner manual Dont Overload Generator, Reference Guide, Device Load Watts

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