
Powering Appliances
Faulty appliances and power cords can result in electrical shock.
•Before attempting to power an appliance, be sure genera- tor has been properly grounded, and that appliance and power cord are in good working order.
•Plan carefully: Before using generator to power appliances, take time to add power rating (watts) of each appliance and verify that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating infor- mation can usually be found on an appliance’s prod- uct label, or stamped inside or on back of appliance. See Table 1 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements.
•NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop flow of electricity between generator and appliance if genera- tor is overloaded. This will be indicated by a “tripped” breaker. If this happens, power off and disconnect appliance(s), wait a few minutes, and then push to reset circuit breaker.
•Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect appliance and determine whether problem is appli- ance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded.
•Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension cord to connect appliance to generator, use only UL- listed,
Do not run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materials where heat might build up or cord damage may go unno- ticed.
Appliance Wattage InformationUse table below as a guide to determine how much power you will need to run appliances using generator.
The values provided in following table are estimates only.
•ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appliance you will be powering. Check labels inside or on the back of appliance, refer to appliance operating manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer.
Appliance | Typical Running Watts |
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• Central | 3500 |
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
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Clock radio | 10 | ||
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Electric blanket | 60 / 100 | ||
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750 | |||
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• | CPU - awake / | 120 / 30 or less | |
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• | Monitor - awake / | 150 / 30 or less | |
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• | Laptop | 50 | |
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725 | |||
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Sump pump* |
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• | 1/2 hp | 2150 | |
• | 1/3 hp | 2300 | |
Television (color) |
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• | 19" | ||
• | 27" | 113 | |
• | 36" | 133 | |
• | 170 | ||
• | Flat screen | 120 | |
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TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
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