Generac 7000exl Watts, Watts, Recreational/Home Uses, Professional/Contractor Uses

Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life 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.

•If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).

Figure 15 — Wattage Reference Guide
Recreational/Home Uses
Tool/Appliance....................................................	Watts
AM/FM clock radio ....................................................................	50
Light bulb....................................................................................	100
Fan................................................................................................	200
20" color TV ..............................................................................	400
*Deep freezer ...........................................................................	500
Personal computer and 15" monitor...................................	800
*1/3 hp furnace fan blower ....................................................	800
Microwave oven........................................................................	800
*18 cu ft refrigerator...............................................................	800
Sump pump..............................................................................	1000
Electric skillet..........................................................................	1250
*½ hp water well pump .......................................................	1400
*12,000 Btu window air conditioner ................................	1400
Space heater............................................................................	1800
Electric water heater ............................................................	4000

•The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 15 below as a general reference.

•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.

Professional/Contractor Uses
Tool/Appliance....................................................	Watts
*1/3 hp airless sprayer ............................................................	600
3/8" hammer drill .....................................................................	600
Variable speed Sawzall® .........................................................	960
½" power drill ........................................................................	1000
Quartz-halogen work light ..................................................	1000
Belt sander...............................................................................	1200
7 ¼" circular saw ...................................................................	1500
7 ¼" worm drive saw ...........................................................	1600
*1½ hp air compressor........................................................	1800
*10" power miter saw...........................................................	1800
6" bench grinder.....................................................................	1800
*6" table planer.......................................................................	1800
*10" table/radial arm saw.....................................................	2000
Wire feed welder...................................................................	2400
* allow 3 times listed watts for starting this device

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