USING THE GENERATOR
CALCULATING THE WATTAGE OF YOUR DEVICE(S)
Connect electrical devices running on AC current according to their wattage requirements. Calculate the total
running wattage and starting wattage of the device(s) you wish to connect, and MAKE SURE that they are
within the capacity of your generator and the capacity of each individual outlet.
Generator
Wattage
Capacity
Generator Running (Rated) Watts
Generator Starting (Surge) Watts
Gasoline: 8300W
Gasoline: 11000W
LPG: 7500W
LPG: 9500W
What this means:
The generator can produce a maximum of
8300W/7500W on a continuous basis to
supply ongoing power to your electronic
devices.
NOTE: Also check the rated amperage for
each outlet and make sure not to overload
the individual outlets.
What this means:
Some devices such as box fans require
short bursts of extra power in addition to
the rated wattage listed by the device to
start their motors.
The generator can produce a maximum
wattage of 11000W/9500W for a short
period of time (seconds) to cover the extra
starting power required by your electronic
devices.
Electronic
Device Wattage
Calculation
Find the wattage information of each device you plan to connect. The information
should be listed on the device or in its instruction manual, or you may refer to Fig. 11.
The wattage can be calculated using this equation:
Watts = Volts x Amperes
To calculate the total running watts of
your devices:
+ Add up the running wattages of all the
device(s) you plan to connect
= The total running wattage
This wattage should NOT exceed the run-
ning wattage of
8300W/7500W.
It is recommended to maintain a load at
or below 7470W/6750W (90% of the rated
output) to ensure steady voltage output
and to prolong the generator’s lifespan.
To calculate the total starting watts of
your devices:
+ Add up the total running wattage of all
the device(s) you plan to connect
+ Add the single highest ADDITIONAL
starting wattage out of the device(s) you
plan to connect
= The total surge (starting) wattage
This wattage should NOT exceed the
starting wattage of
11000W/9500W.
If any of either of the total calculated running watts or starting watts is higher than the
capacity of your generator, adjust the load until both wattage requirements are met.
Otherwise you will overload the generator, and cause damage to the engine and your
electrical device(s).
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