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DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes:
POWER MANAGEMENT
Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts:
Volts × Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow these steps to add
electrical load:
Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time.
Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of power you need to keep your
items running.
Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this number to
the number calculated in step 2. Starting wattage is the surge of power needed to start
some electrically driven equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power Management”
will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time.
Start the generator with no electrical load attached.
Allow the engine to run for several minutes to get up to temperature.
Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach the item with the largest load first.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
Plug in and turn on the next item.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
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NOTE:
Never exceed the specified capacity of the generator.
