Wen 56202i, Manual

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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
When the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device has been determined, add these numbers to find the
total rated wattage needed. If this number exceeds the rated wattage (1700W) of the generator, DO NOT connect
all these devices. Select a combination of electrical devices with a total rated wattage lower than or equal to the rated
wattage of the generator.
USING THE GENERATOR
Choke Lever
Eco-Mode Switch
Reset Button
Engine Switch
Grounding Nut
Parallel Connection
DC Circuit Breaker
Output Indicator
AC 120V 20A
NEMA 5-20
Receptables
DC 12V 8.3A
Cigarette Plug
DC 5V 2.1A/1A
USB Receptacle
Overload Indicator
Low Oil Level Indicator
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1. Before connecting electrical devices, allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabilize the speed and volt-
age output.
2. Make sure that all devices are turned OFF. Start plugging in each electric device, from the highest wattage to the
lowest. Check the power indicator light (green) to ensure the generator is producing power.
3. Do not overload the generator or individual panel receptacles. If an overload occurs, the overload indication
light (red) will turn on. Unplug all electrical devices and then press the reset button to reset the entire circuit, or
press the circuit breaker to reset the DC circuit. Check the total wattage of the devices and reduce the load if it
exceeds the capacity of the generator. Then, plug the loads back in one by one.
NOTE: If the reset button or circuit breaker does not reset, wait several minutes and try again. If problem still
persists, please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST.
CAUTION:
Become familiar with the markings on the control panel (Fig. 16) before connecting elec-
trical devices. Do not connect 50Hz loads to the generator.
Fig. 16
NOTE: The NEMA 5-20 receptacles are capable of connecting devices up to 20A only when two generators are
parallel connected. When operating a single generator, DO NOT exceed 14A (1700 running watts) on this recep-
tacle.