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When electrical device requires a large starting
current, please put the energy-saving switch in the
“OFF” position; When the starting current required
by electrical device is small, put the energy-saving
switch in the “ON” position.
After completing the operations above, the generator
can be connected to electrical devices.
WARNING
It is prohibited to start or close the generating
set when the output terminal of generating set is
connected to an electric device and the electric
device is in “ON” state.
V. CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL
DEVICES
Inspect power cord for damage before using. A
hazard is electrical shocks from crushing, cutting or
heat damage.
1. Allow the engine to stabilise and warm up for a
few minutes after starting.
2. Make sure the electrical devices are in “OFF”
position and the load current is not higher
than the maximum withstanding current of the
single socket
DANGER
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generating set.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
•
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT
use electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare
or otherwise damaged.
•
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
•
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
LOADING CAPACITY
You must make sure your generator can supply
enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for
the electrical devices you plan to power at the same
time. Follow these simple steps to calculate the
running and starting watts that are necessary for
your purposes.
WARNING
•
DO NOT overload the generator.
•
Exceeding the generator’s capacity can
damage the generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it. Faults and damaged caused by
overloading may void warranty.
1. Select the electrical devices you will power at
the same time.
2. The amount of power you need to run all the
devices is the total rated (running) watts of
these items.
3. Identify how many surge (starting) watts you
will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of
power needed to start electric power tools and
or appliances. Because not all motors start at
the same time, total surge watts can
be estimated by adding only the electrical
device(s) with the highest additional surge
watts to the total rated watts from step 2.
When the generator is being used as a back up power
supply for a building, you are required to have an
isolating switch installed by a qualified electrician.
This is to ensure the generator is not connected
to the main electrical grid. Failure to isolate the
generator from the electrical grid may result in injury
or death to electrical utility workers, or damage to
the generator due to the back feed of electrical
current.
