Section 2 – Operation

Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical

2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE

 

shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in

Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running Watts

connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate

static electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded devices.

*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1700

 

 

 

 

*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 3800

2.3.2

CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS

 

*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 6000

Battery Charger (20 Amp)

500

DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles. DO NOT

Belt Sander (3") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1000

connect 3-phase loads to the generator. DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads

Chain Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1200

to the generator.

Circular Saw (6-1/2"). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .800 to 1000

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

*Clothes Dryer (Electric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 5750

*Clothes Dryer (Gas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 700

• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC, single phase,

*Clothes Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1150

 

60 Hz electrical loads.

 

Coffee Maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1750

• Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected

*Compressor (1 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 2000

 

at one time. This total should not be greater than (a) the rated

*Compressor (3/4 HP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1800

 

wattage/amperage capacity of the generator or (b) circuit breaker

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

. . . . . . . . 1400

 

rating of the receptacle supplying the power. See "Don't Overload

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

. . . . . . . . . 700

 

the Generator" below.

*Dehumidifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 650

 

 

 

 

Disc Sander (9") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1200. . . . . . . .

2.4

DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

Edge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 500

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can

Electric Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 400

result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices.

Electric Nail Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1200

Observe the following to prevent overloading the unit:

Electric Range (per element) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1500

• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected

Electric Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1250

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

. . . . . . . . ..700

 

at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the generator's

 

*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 875

 

wattage capacity.

 

*Garage Door Opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . .500 to 750

• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated

Hair Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1200

 

wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a

Hand Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .250 to 1100

 

data label or decal affixed to the device.

 

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

. . . . . . . . . 450

• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts

Impact Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 500

 

times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).

Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1200

• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three

*Jet Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 800

 

times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge

Lawn Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1200

 

of power lasts only a few seconds when starting such motors.

Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 100

 

Make sure to allow for high starting wattage when selecting

Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .700 to 1000

 

electrical devices to connect to the generator:

*Milk Cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 1100

1.

Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor.

Oil Burner on Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 300

2.

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

Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 400

The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist in determining

Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 225

Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 150

how many items the generator can operate at one time.

*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 600

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 150

All

figures are approximate. See data label on appliance for

Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .50 to 200

*Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 700

wattage requirements.

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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