Champion 73552i, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

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Operation
12 Rev 73552i-20100621 E
Overload Operation
The overload indicator light will turn on
when the load exceeds 1750W. If the load
exceeds 1900W, the light will blink and cut
power to the receptacles. To recover the
power, you must shut off the engine, wait 5
seconds, and restart the generator.
Parallel Operation
Two Champion model 73552i generators can
be operated in parallel to increase the total
available electrical power to 3000 watts. A
Champion model 73500i parallel kit
(optional equipment) is required for parallel
operation. For kit availability, call Customer
Service at 1-877-338-0999 or visit
www.championpowerequipment.com .
Detailed instructions for parallel kit
installation and operation of the connected
generators are provided in the parallel kit
Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions.
Please note the following important
requirements:
1. The two generators may be stacked one
on top of the other by aligning the lower
pads and upper pockets at each corner
of the generators.
2. Disconnect or turn off all electrical loads
from both generators.
3. The ECON switch must be in the same
position on both generators.
4. Before starting the engines, connect the
AC power outlet cables, the control
cables and the ground cables to both
generators. Follow the instructions
supplied with the parallel kit.
5. Do not disconnect any cables after the
engines have been started.
6. Start both engines and observe the green
output indicator light on both generator
panels.
7. Connect and turn on the electrical
devices.
8. The total electrical load must not exceed
3000 watts.
9.
Follow the instructions on the previous
page for turning off the generators.
NOTE
Never exceed the generator capacity when
adding loads.
Wattage Reference Chart
Use the chart to determine approximate
wattage requirements for your equipment.
NOTE
Starting watts can exceed three times the
running watts. The values in the following table
are approximate. Refer to your tool or appliance
for actual wattage consumption.
Item
Typical
Running
Watts
Typical
Starting
Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb 100W 100
Refrigerator/Freezer 1200 2400
Freezer 500 500
Sump Pump 600 1800
Well Pump 1 HP 2000 4000
Water Heater 4000
Security System 180
AM/FM Radio 300
Garage Door Opener 1/2 HP 500 600
Battery Charger 12V DC 110
Heating/Cooling
Air Conditioner 12000 BTU 1700 2500
Fan 300 600
Furnace Fan 1/3 HP 1200 2000
Home Appliances
Microwave 1000W 1000
Electric Range - One Element 1500
Electric Skillet 1250
Coffee Maker 1500
Clothes Washer 1200
Entertainment
CD/DVD Player 100
VCR 100
Stereo Receiver 450
Television 27" 500
PC with 15" Monitor 800
Job Site
Belt Sander 3" 1000 1500
Bench Grinder 6" 700 1500
Circular Saw 1500 1500
Compressor 1 1/2 HP 2500 2500
Edge Trimmer 500 500
Hand Drill 1/2" 1000 1000
Lawn Mower 1200 1800
Paint Sprayer 600 1200
Table Saw 2000 2000