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, three-prong extension cords. Be sure exten- sion cord is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle elec- tric load that will be plugged into it.

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 Information

Use 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

Air Conditioner*

 

 

 

• Central

3500

TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages

 

Appliance

Typical Running Watts

•

Window

500-1440

Aquarium

50-1210

 

 

Clock radio

10

 

 

Coffee maker

900-1200

 

 

Washing machine

350-500

 

 

Electric dryer

1800-5000

 

 

Iron

1000-1800

 

 

 

 

 

1200-2400 (using drying feature

Dishwasher*

greatly increases energy con-

 

 

sumption)

 

 

Dehumidifier*

785

 

 

Electric blanket

60 / 100

(Single/Double)

 

 

 

Fans*

 

 

 

 

•

Ceiling

65-175

•

Window

55-250

Furnace*

750

 

 

Hair dryer

1200-1875

 

 

Heater (portable)

750-1500

 

 

Microwave oven

750-1100

 

 

Personal computer

 

 

 

 

•

CPU - awake /

120 / 30 or less

 

asleep

 

 

 

 

•

Monitor - awake /

150 / 30 or less

 

asleep

 

 

 

 

•

Laptop

50

Radio (stereo)

70-400

 

 

Refrigerator*

 

(frost-free, 16 cubic

725

feet)

 

 

 

Sump pump*

 

 

 

 

•

1/2 hp

2150

•

1/3 hp

2300

Television (color)

 

 

 

 

•

19"

65-110

•

27"

113

•

36"

133

•

53"-61" Projection

170

•

Flat screen

120

Toaster

800-1400

 

 

 

TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages

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