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SECTION 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starting
•
Press the generator starter switch on and
hold until generator engine is running, then
release.
•
NOTE: Diesel generators may require glow plug
pre-heating before starter will engage.
See diesel generator manual for details.
•
Let the generator engine stabilize and run
smoothly before turning appliances or elec-
trical equipment on.
•
Do not overload generator by turning too
many items on. See load chart for estimation
of typical RV loads. Refer to the output spec-
ifications of your generator in the generator
manufacturer’s manual. Then see the follow-
ing electrical load chart to estimate your typ-
ical loads.
Stopping
•
Before shutting generator down, turn off
electrical loads and let engine run at no-load
for a few minutes to cool down.
•
Press the generator switch Off and hold until
the generator engine comes to a complete
stop.
Generator Hourmeter
This meter is located on the monitor panel. It
registers the total number of hours that the gen-
erator has been operated. Refer to the hourmeter
to determine when periodic maintenance is due
and to record services which have been per-
formed.
Generator Switch and Hourmeter
Approximate Power Requirements of
Common Appliances
Appliance or Tool
Approximate Power
Consumption
(Watts/Amps)
Vacuum cleaner
Coffee Maker
Hair dryer
Electric clothes iron
Electric blanket
Television
Electric drill
Air conditioner
Microwave Oven
200-500W/1.7-4.3A
550-700W/4.8-6.1A
800-1500W/7.0-13.0A
500-1200W/4.3-10.4A
50-200W/0.4-1.7A
80-100W/0.7A
250-750W/2.2-6.5A
1400-2000W/13-19A
700-1500W/6.0-13.0A
Continuous generator overloading
can cause high operating tempera-
tures that can damage the generator
windings. Keep the electrical loads
within the generator wattage rating.
CAUTION