REV 46539-20101109
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46539
ENGLISH
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 .
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator .
NOTE
OPERATION
Wattage Reference Chart
Use the chart to determine approximate wattage
requirements for your equipment .
Item
Running
Watts (A)
Starting
Watts (B)
Essentials
Light Bulb 100W
100
Refrigerator/Freezer
1200
2400
Freezer
500
500
Sump Pump
600
1800
Well Pump 1 HP
2000
4000
Water Heater
4000
Security System
180
AM/FM Radio
300
Garage Door Opener 1/2 HP
500
600
Battery Charger 12V DC
110
Heating/Cooling
Air Conditioner 12000 BTU
1700
2500
Fan
300
600
Furnace Fan 1/3 HP
1200
2000
Home Appliances
Microwave 1000W
1000
Electric Range - One Element
1500
Electric Skillet
1250
Coffee Maker
1500
Clothes Washer
1200
Entertainment
CD/DVD Player / VCR
100
Stereo Receiver
450
Television 27”
500
PC with 15” Monitor
800
Job Site
Belt Sander 3”
1000
1500
Bench Grinder 6”
700
1500
Circular Saw
1500
1500
Compressor 1 1/2 HP
2500
2500
Edge Trimmer
500
500
Hand Drill 1/2”
1000
1000
Lawn Mower
1200
1800
Paint Sprayer
600
1200
Table Saw
2000
2000
Exceeding specified load capacity can result in
damage to the generator .
To determine total wattage necessary to power
a device,
ADD
Running Watts to Starting Watts.
(A+B) . Starting watts can exceed three times the
running watts . The values in the following table are
approximate . Refer to your tool or appliance for actual
wattage consumption .
CAuTION