Powering Appliances
•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,
CAUTION
NEVER run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materi- als 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.
CAUTION
The values provided in following table are estimates only.
•ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appli- ance you will be powering. Check labels inside or on the back of appliance, refer to appliance operating manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer.
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Air Conditioner, Central* | 3500 | |
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Air Conditioner, Window* | ||
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Aquarium | ||
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Clock Radio | 10 | |
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Computer, CPU - | 120 / 30 or less | |
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Computer, Monitor - Awake / | 150 / 30 or less | |
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Computer, Laptop | 50 | |
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Dehumidifier* | 785 | |
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Dishwasher* | feature greatly increases | |
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Dryer, Electric | ||
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Electric Blanket | 60 / 100 | |
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Fan, Ceiling* | ||
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Fan, Window* | ||
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TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
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Furnace* | 750* | ||
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Heater, Portable | |||
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Iron | |||
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Radio, Stereo | |||
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Refrigerator, | 725 | ||
Cubic Feet* | |||
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Sump Pump, 1/2 hp* | 2150 | ||
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Sump Pump, 1/3 hp* | 2300 | ||
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Television |
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• | 19" | ||
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• | 27" | 113 | |
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• | 36" | 133 | |
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• | 170 | ||
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• | Flat Screen | 120 | |
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Toaster | |||
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Toaster Oven | 1225 | ||
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Vacuum Cleaner* | |||
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VCR/DVD | |||
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Water Heater, Electric, 40 gal | |||
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Water Pump, Deep Well* | |||
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TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
*Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting this appliance.
NOTICE
Starting appliances that have motors requires more power. Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rating of appliance does not exceed that of generator.
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