Guardian Technologies 004583-0 Wattage Reference Guide, 2.4 DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR, 2.3.2

Section 2 – Operation

Portable Generator System

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
			*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)	. . . . . . . . 1700
static electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
			*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
			*Clothes Dryer (Electric)	. . . . . . . . 5750
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
			*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
			*Compressor (3/4 HP)	. . . . . . . . 1800
	at one time. This total should not be greater than (a) the rated
			*Compressor (1/2 HP)	. . . . . . . . 1400
	wattage/amperage capacity of the generator or (b) circuit breaker
			Curling Iron	. . . . . . . . . 700
	rating of the receptacle supplying the power. See "Don't Overload
			*Dehumidifier	. . . . . . . . . 650
	the Generator" below.		Disc Sander (9")	. . . . . . . . 1200
			Edge Trimmer	. . . . . . . . . 500
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			Electric Blanket	. . . . . . . . . 400
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can			Electric Nail Gun	. . . . . . . . 1200
			Electric Range (per element)	. . . . . . . . 1500
result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices.			Electric Skillet	. . . . . . . . 1250
Observe the following to prevent overloading the unit:			*Freezer	. . . . . . . . ..700
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected			*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)	. . . . . . . . . 875
			*Garage Door Opener	. . . .500 to 750
	at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the generator's
			Hair Dryer	. . . . . . . . 1200
	wattage capacity.
			Hand Drill	. . .250 to 1100
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated
			Hedge Trimmer	. . . . . . . . . 450
	wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a		Impact Wrench	. . . . . . . . . 500
	data plate or decal affixed to the device.		Iron	. . . . . . . . 1200
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts			*Jet Pump	. . . . . . . . . 800
			Lawn Mower	. . . . . . . . 1200
	times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).
			Light Bulb	. . . . . . . . . 100
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three
			Microwave Oven	. . .700 to 1000
	times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge
			*Milk Cooler	. . . . . . . . 1100
	of power lasts only a few seconds when starting such motors.
			Oil Burner on Furnace	. . . . . . . . . 300
	Make sure to allow for high starting wattage when selecting		Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)	. . . . . . . . . 400
	electrical devices to connect to the generator:		Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)	. . . . . . . . . 225
1.	Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor.		Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)	. . . . . . . . . 150
2.	Add	to that figure the running watts of all other connected	*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)	. . . . . . . . . 600
			Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 150
	loads.
			Radio	. . . . .50 to 200
The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist in determining
			*Refrigerator	. . . . . . . . . 700
how many items the generator can operate at one time.			Slow Cooker	. . . . . . . . . 200
		NOTE:	*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)	. . . . . . . . 2800
			*Submersible Pump (1 HP)	. . . . . . . . 2000
All figures are approximate. See data plate on appliance for
			*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)	. . . . . . . . 1500
wattage requirements.			*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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