TOTAL WATTAGE, VOLTAGE AND INSTALLATION
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In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your
generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the connected
load. To determine which tools and/or appliances your generator
will run follow these steps:
1. Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items
simultaneously.
2. Check wattage requirements for the items you will be running by
referring to the load’s nameplate or by calculating it (multiply amps
x volts = watts).
3. Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives volts
and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts. 1 KW = 1,000 watts.
4. Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated
wattage for start up.
NOTE: Allow 2 1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for starting
equipment powered by electric motors.
5. The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the total
number of watts required for the equipment you want to run.
6. Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first, then add
other items one at a time.
TOTAL WATTAGE
VOLTAGE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic
equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this
generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to
operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 Hz frequency
variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage,
always have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid
state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line
conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.
A power line conditioner should be used when running one or more
of the following solid state items:
Garage door openers, Kitchen appliances with digital displays,
Televisions, Stereos, Personal computers, Quartz clocks, Copy
machines, Telephone equipment, and other solid state equipment
may require a power line conditioner.
WARNING
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage, a
registered electrician or an authorized service representative
should perform installation and all services. Under no
circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire into a
utility circuit.
To avoid back feeding into utility systems, isolation of the residence
electrical system is required.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the residence
electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source in case of
utility power failure, it should be installed by a registered
electrician and in compliance with all applicable local electrical
codes.
Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be installed
by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building's electrical
circuits may be safely switched between utility power and the
generator's output, thereby preventing back feed into the power
utility's electrical system.
WARNING
To avoid back feeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required. Before temporary
connection of a generator to the residence electrical system turn
off the main switch. Before making permanent connections a
double throw transfer switch must be installed. To avoid
electrocution or property damage, only a trained electrician
should connect generator to residence electrical system. California
law requires isolation of the residence electrical system before
connecting a generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary
connection not recommended due to back feeding.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to the
installation of any item that concerns this product.
Style
Ampere
Receptacle AC Plug
Description
Up to 20A
NEMA
5-20R
NEMA
5-20R
NEMA
L14-30R
NEMA
5-20P
NEMA
5-20P
NEMA
L14-30P
Duplex
GFCI Duplex
- Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter
Twist lock
Up to 20A
Up to 30A
