Generac NP-50LPG, 00919-0 owner manual Stopping the Generator, Applying Loads to Generator

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Generac NP-50LPG Recreational Vehicle Generator

3.Hold the engine Start/Stop Switch at START to crank engine. Release the switch when the engine starts.

CAUTION: If the engine does not start after it has been cranking for 15 seconds, release the start/stop switch and try again. Holding the switch for longer than 15 seconds can damage the starter motor.

4.Let the engine run at no-load for a few minutes to stabilize and warm up.

5.Turn ON electrical loads, using whatever means provided (such as a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

1.Turn OFF all electrical loads, using whatever means pro- vided (such as a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).

2.Let unit run a few minutes to stabilize temperature.

3.Hold the Start/Stop switch in its STOP position until engine comes to a complete stop.

APPLYING LOADS TO GENERATOR

When applying electrical loads to the generator, observe these guidelines:

Before applying electrical loads, let the generator stabilize and warm up for a minute or two.

DO NOT overload the generator.

LET ENGINE STABILIZE

The generator supplies correct rated voltage only at proper governed speed. Some electrical appliances may be extremely sensitive to voltage. Incorrect voltages can damage those appliances.

If electrical loads are applied at reduced operating speeds, such loads imposed on the engine when sufficient power is not available may shorten engine life. Never turn ON electrical loads until after the generator engine has started and stabi- lized ON-speed.

DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

You can read the rated wattage/amperage capacity of your gen- erator on the generator data decal (see “Identification Record” on Page 3).

Applying electrical loads in excess of the unit’s rated capac- ity will cause the engine-generator to automatically shutdown.

To avoid overloading, add up the wattage of all connected elec- trical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. This total should not be greater than the generator’s rated wattage capacity.

Most lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads indicate their required watts on their nameplate or data plate. For light bulbs, simply note the wattage rating of the bulb.

If a load does not show its rated wattage, multiply that load’s rated VOLTS times AMPS to obtain WATTS.

WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE

	RUNNING
	WATTS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)	1700
Battery Charger (20 amp)	500
Belt Sander (3”)	1000
Chain Saw	1200
Circular Saw (6-12”)	800 to 1000
Coffee Maker	1000
*Compressor (1HP)	2000
*Deep Freeze	500
Disc Sander (9”)	1200
Electric Range (one element)	1500
Electric Skillet	1250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP)	1200
Hair Dryer	1200
Hand Drill (1”)	1100
Hedge Trimmer	450
Impact Wrench	500

	RUNNING
	WATTS
Lawn Mower	1200
Light Bulb	100
Microwave Oven	700
*Milk Cooler	1100
Oil Burner on Furnace	300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)	400
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)	600
Radio	50 to 200
*Refrigerator	600
Slow Cooker	200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)	2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP)	2000
*Table Saw (10”)	1750 to 2000
Television	1750 to 2000

* Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these devices.

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