Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator

CORD SETS FOR

RECEPTACLES

This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:

TWO 120-VOLT, 15 AMP

RECEPTACLES

This pair of receptacles is protected against overload by

a15-amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each recep- tacle to operate 120 volt, single phase 60 Hz, AC electrical loads requiring up to 1800 watts (1.8 kW) at 15 amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated 125 volts at 15 amps (or greater).

Caution: Although the generator has two 120 volt, 15 amp receptacles rated at 1800 watts apiece, you cannot connect more than 2000 watts to the generator. Powering loads that exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of the generator can damage it.

Figure 9 — Connect Battery Cables
120–volt Receptacles.

DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to 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).

•Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about two-and-a-half 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 gener- ator. 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 guide below are provided to help you to determine how many items the generator can oper- ate at one time.

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 (1 HP)......................................................

2000

*Compressor (1/2 HP)...................................................

1400

Curling Iron......................................................................

700

*Freezer ..........................................................................

500

Disc Sander (9”) ............................................................

1200

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 (1/4”)...............................................................

250

Hedge Trimmer ...............................................................

450

 

RUNNING

 

WATTS

*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

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

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