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USING THE GENERATOR
CAUTION: The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices
requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of the generator. Never connect devices
requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the generator. This can trip the circuit protectors (circuit
breakers).
Tool or Appliance
Rated (Running) Watts
Surge (Starting) Watts
Electric water heater (40 Gal)
4000
0
Hot plate
2500
0
Saw - radial arm
2000
2000
Electric stove (each element)
1500-2800
0
Saw - circular
1500
1500
Air compressor (1 HP)
1500
3000
Window air conditioner
1200
1800
Saw - miter
1200
1200
Microwave
1000
0
Well water pump
1000
1000
Saw - reciprocating
960
1040
Sump pump
800
1200
Refrigerator freezer
800
1200
Furnace blower
800
1300
Computer
800
0
Electric drill
600
900
Television
500
0
Deep freezer
500
500
Garage door opener
480
0
Stereo
400
0
Box fan
300
600
Clock radio
300
0
Security system
180
0
DVD player / VCR
100
0
Common light bulb
75
0
Note: The above wattage figures are estimates. Check the wattage listed on the electrical device before consulting
this chart. Once the electrical devices that will be powered by the generator have been determined, connect these
devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device, making sure that the device is turned off.
2. Check the overload light and power indicator light. If the overload light is on, remove the plugged in load, then
press the power reset button before plugging the loads back in. If the reset button does not reset, wait several min-
utes and try again. If the power light still does not come on, call the customer service number for further instruc-
tions.
Fig. 7- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices
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