REV 46554-20101116
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46554
ENGLISH
Stopping the Engine
1 . Turn off and unplug all electrical loads . Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on .
2 . Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator .
3 . Flip the ignition switch to the “Off” position .
4 . Turn the fuel valve to the “Off” position .
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
OPERATION
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
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)
CAuTION