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

2.4 DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

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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