Page 13
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
ITEM 63966
S
AFETY
S
ETU
p
Op
ERA
TION
M
AINTENANCE
Connecting Electrical Loads
Familiarize yourself with the engine controls, power panel and how to start the engine before using
the Generator. Calculate the wattage of the products you will use with the Generator and verify
that the Generator can handle the total load.
WARNING!
Connect only properly wired plugs
to the Generator. A plug that is spliced onto a
different cord may be hazardous. Only a qualified
electrician should wire a plug onto a cord.
NOTICE:
Never exceed the rated capacity for this Generator,
as serious damage to the Generator and/or appliances,
tools, and equipment could result from an overload. Starting
and running wattage requirements should always be
calculated when matching this Generator’s wattage capacity to the appliance, tool, or equipment.
Use the DC12 V Receptacle to power 12 VDC equipment.
WARNING!
Do not charge batteries without a proper charge controller. Do not overcharge.
a. Connect the items that require the most wattage first.
b. Connect “inductive” load appliances, tools, and equipment next. Inductive
loads are small hand tools and some small appliances.
c. Connect any lights next.
d. Voltage sensitive appliances, tools, and equipment should be the last to be connected to the Generator.
Plug voltage sensitive items such as TVs, DVD players, microwaves, and cordless telephones into a
UL
®
Listed voltage surge protector (not included). Then, connect the surge protector into the Generator.
IMpORTANT!
Failure to connect and operate appliances, tools, and equipment in this sequence can cause
damage to the Generator, appliances, tools, and equipment and will
void
the Warranty of this Generator.
Note:
If Engine speed or voltage fluctuates with a load below the Generator’s
running watts, move the Choke Lever to the halfway position.
Evenly distributed
over outlets:
IF ANY CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIp CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
1. Make sure that
ALL circuit breakers
are reset
before starting the Generator again.
2. Adjust the plugs so the loads are
shared across outlet circuits.
To achieve rated output from the Generator,
distribute loads over outlets.
St
1,000
400
200
1,200
Tot
al R
unn
ing
Wa
tts
4,20
0
Lar
ges
t Ad
diti
ona
l St
art-
up
Wa
tts
1,200
artu
p Wa
tts
nee
ded
for
all
loa
ds
5,40
0
Must be
less than
5,500
Must be
less than
6,500