ELECTRICAL
DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR
CAPACITY
Make sure the generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps:
1.Select the items you will power at the same time.
2.Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart at the right.
3.Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric
Example:
Tool or Appliance | Rated (Running) |
| Surge | |
| Watts |
| (Starting) Watts | |
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Window Air | 1200 |
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| 1800 |
Conditioner |
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Refrigerator | 800 |
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| 1600 |
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Deep Freezer | 500 |
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Television | 500 |
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Light (75 Watts) | 75 |
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| 3075 Total |
| 1800 Highest | |
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| Maximum |
Total Rated (Running Watts) | = 3075 | Allowed | ||
5800 | ||||
Highest Additional Surge Watts | = 1800 |
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Total Generator Output Required | = 4875 | 6200 | ||
POWER MANAGEMENT
To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices, it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to the generator. There should be nothing connected
to the generator outlets before starting the engine. The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows:
1.With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine as described earlier in this manual.
2.Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.
3.Permit the generator output to stabilize. (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly.)
4.Plug in and turn on the next load.
5.Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as previously described.
WARNING:
Do not overload generator's capacity. Exceeding generator's wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
| Rated* | Additional | |
| Surge | ||
Tool or Appliance | (Running) | ||
(Starting) | |||
| Watts | ||
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Essentials |
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Light | 75 | − | |
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Deep Freezer | 500 | 500 | |
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Sump Pump | 800 | 1200 | |
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Refrigerator/Freezer - 18 Cu. Ft. | 800 | 1600 | |
Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP | 100 | 2000 | |
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Heating/Cooling |
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Window AC - 10,000 BTU | 1200 | 1800 | |
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Window Fan | 300 | 600 | |
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Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP | 800 | 1300 | |
Kitchen |
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Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt | 1000 | − | |
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Coffee Maker | 1500 | − | |
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Electric Stove - Single Element | 1500 | − | |
Hot Plate | 2500 | − | |
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Family Room |
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DVD/CD Player | 100 | − | |
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VCR | 100 | − | |
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Stereo Receiver | 450 | − | |
Color Television - 27" | 500 | − | |
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PersonalComputerw/17"monitor | 800 | − | |
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Other |
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Security System | 180 | − | |
AM/FM Clock Radio | 300 | − | |
Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP | 480 | 520 | |
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Electric Water Heater - 40 Gal. | 4000 | − | |
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DIY/Job Site |
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Quartz Halogen Work Light | 1000 | − | |
Airless Sprayer - 1/3 HP | 600 | 1200 | |
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Reciprocating Saw | 960 | 960 | |
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Electric Drill - 1/2 HP | 1000 | 1000 | |
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Circular Saw - | 1500 | 1500 | |
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Miter Saw - 10" | 1800 | 1800 | |
Planer/Jointer - 6" | 1800 | 1800 | |
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Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw - 10" | 200 | 2000 | |
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Air Compressor - | 2500 | 2500 | |
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*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.
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