Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or 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 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).
•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 for only a few seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator. First figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads.
•Items in the wattage reference guide (Figure 10) are provided to help you to determine how many items the generator can operate at one time.
Figure 10 — 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 | 800 to 1000 |
Coffee Maker | 1000 |
*Compressor (1 HP) | 2000 |
*Compressor (3/4 HP) | 1800 |
*Compressor (1/2 HP) | 1400 |
Curling Iron | 700 |
*Freezer | 500 |
Disc Sander (9”) | 1200 |
Edge Trimmer | 500 |
Electric Nail Gun | 1200 |
Electric Range (one element) | 1500 |
Electric Skillet | 1250 |
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) | 1200 |
Hair Dryer | 1200 |
Hand Drill (1”) | 1100 |
Hand Drill (1/2”) | 750 to 1000 |
Hand Drill (3/8”) | 500 |
Hand Drill (1/4”) | 250 |
Hedge Trimmer | 450 |
| RUNNING WATTS |
Impact Wrench | 500 |
*Jet Pump | 800 |
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 |
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 | 600 |
Slow Cooker | 200 |
*Submersible Pump | 2800 |
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) | 2000 |
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) | 1500 |
Sump Pump | 600 |
*Table Saw (10”) | 1750 to 2000 |
Television | 200 to 500 |
Weed Trimmer | 500 |
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices. | |
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