as the electric motor windings. Because the heavy surge of current is required for only an instant, the generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on the electric motor.
EXTENSION CORDS
When electric power is to be provided to various loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords can be used. These cords should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the set and point of use is held to a minimum.
Current/Pow e | Maximum Extension Cord Length | ||||
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Amps | Load | #10 | #12 | #14 | #16 |
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240V |
| Cord | Cord | Cord | Cord |
10 | 2400 | 250’ | 150’ | 100’ | 75’ |
20 | 4800 | 125’ | 75’ | 50’ | 25’ |
30 | 7200 | 60’ | 35’ | 25’ | 10’ |
40 | 9600 | 30’ | 15’ | 10’ | * |
50 | 12000 | 15’ | * | * | * |
*Not recommended CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from the low voltage caused by using an extension cord
with a small wire size.
Use this chart to estimate the total load on your generator.
For Determining Generator Load Requirements
| Device | Running Watts | |
| Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) | 1700 (a) |
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| Battery Charger (20 Amp) | 500 |
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| Belt Sander (3”) | 1000 |
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| Chain Saw | 1200 |
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| Circular Saw | 900 |
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| Coffee Maker | 1000 |
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| Compressor (1 HP) | 2000 (a) |
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| Compressor (3/4 HP) | 1800 (a) |
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| Generator Load Requirements Continued |
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| Compressor (1/2 HP) | 1400 (a) |
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| Curling Iron | 700 |
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| Dishwasher | 1200 |
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| Edge Trimmer | 500 |
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| Electric Nail Gun | 1200 |
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| Electric Range (one element) | 1500 |
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| Electric Skillet | 1250 |
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Freezer | 800 (b) |
Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) | 1200 (a) |
Hair Dryer | 1200 |
Hand Drill (1”) | 1100 |
Hand Drill (1/2”) | 875 |
Hand Drill (3/8”) | 500 |
Hand Drill (1/4”) | 250 |
Hedge Trimmer | 450 |
Home Computer | 150 |
Impact Wrench | 500 |
Jet Pump | 800 (a) |
Lawn Mower | 1200 |
Light Bulb | 100 |
Microwave Oven | 700 |
Milk Cooler | 1100 (a) |
Oil Burner on Furnace | 300 |
Oil Fired Space Htr (140,000 Btu) | 400 |
Oil Fired Space Htr (85,000 Btu) | 225 |
Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu) | 150 |
Oven | 4500 |
Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) | 600 (a) |
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) | 150 |
Radio | 200 |
Refrigerator | 600 (b) |
Slow Cooker | 200 |
Submersible Pump | 2800 (a) |
Submersible Pump (1 HP) | 2000 (a) |
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) | 1500 (a) |
Sump Pump | 600 (a) |
Table Saw (10”) | 2000 (a) |
Television | 500 |
Toaster | 1000 |
Vacuum cleaner | 250 |
VCR | 70 |
Water Heater | 3000 |
Weed Trimmer | 500 |
(a)
(b)These loads may require up to 15 minutes to restart due to its normal build up of compressor head pressure.
NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as air conditioners and air compressors, consult the equipment dealer to determine the maximum wattage.
PRE-START UP PREPARATIONS
Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior to shipment from the factory. However, damage can occur during shipping, so be sure to check for damaged parts, loose or missing nuts and bolts. If the these problems occur, call Customer Service at
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