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055-0361-0
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model no.
055-0361-0
| contact us: 1.866.523.5218
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 V AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
DO NOT overload the generator.
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s power lines or to another power
source may be against the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could damage your
generator and appliances and could cause serious injury or even death to you or a utility
worker who may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan to run a portable electric
generator during an outage, please notify your electric utility company immediately and
remember to plug your appliances directly into the generator. Do not plug the generator
into any electric outlet in your home. Doing so could create a connection to the utility
company power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your generator’s electricity does
not feed back into the electric utility power lines. If the generator will be connected to a
building electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician.
Connections must isolate generator power from utility power and must comply with all
applicable laws and codes.
DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your
purposes.
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of power you need to keep
your items running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this
number to the number calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra burst of power
needed to start some electric driven equipment. Following the steps listed under
“Power Management” will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time.
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow these steps to add electrical
load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach the item with the largest load first.
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
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IMPORTANT: Never exceed the specified capacity when
adding loads to the generator.
Oper
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