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To stop the generator:
1)
Turn off all electrical loads.
2)
Let the generator run at no-load for a few minutes, to stabilize internal engine generator temperatures.
3)
Place Start/Stop switch in the Stop position.
Generator Operating Safety Precautions and Warnings
Do not block the generator ventilating air inlets or outlets. The engine requires a constant supply of cooling air. Restricted ventilating
air inlets or outlets can cause engine failure or fire from engine overheating.
Do not use generator-ventilating air for heating any interior living space. Ventilating air can contain high concentrations of lethal
gases.
Exhaust Gas Is Deadly!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause unconsciousness
and death. See the “Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions” section in the “Fire and Safety” chapter.
Do not block the tailpipe or situate the camper in a place where the exhaust gases have any possibility of accumulating either outside,
underneath, or inside your vehicle or nearby vehicles.
Outside air movement can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or other openings remote from the exhaust opening.
Operate the engine (s) only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be assured, and monitor outside conditions to be sure that
exhaust continues to be dispersed safely.
Do not operate the generator when parked in or near high grass or brush areas. Exhaust heat may cause a fire.
Loading the Generator
The generator can power AC motors, air conditioners, AC/DC converters and other appliances. How much load can be serviced
depends upon the generator power rating, temperature and altitude. The generator will shut down or its circuit breakers will trip if the
sum of the loads exceeds the generator’s power. Allow the air conditioner to operate on the thermostat setting. If manually operated, it
may cause an overload condition.
Applying excessively high electrical loads may damage the generator and may shorten its life.
To avoid overloading the generator, add up the rated watts of all electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads the generator will
power at one time. This total should not be greater than the wattage capacity of the generator. If an electrical device nameplate gives
only volts and amps, multiply volts’ time’s amps to obtain watts (volts x amps = watts). Some electric motors require more watts of
power (or amps of current) for starting than for continuous operation.
Typical Appliance Loads
Appliance
Load (Watts) Load (Amps)
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Power VS. Altitude
Note also that air density decreases as altitude and ambient air temperature increase, causing the generator power to decrease. Power
decreases approximately 3.5 percent of rated power for each 1000 feet of increase in elevation and 1 percent each 10°F (5.6°C) rise in
temperature above 85°F (29°C).
Elevation above
Maximum Power
Sea Level
Up to 500 feet
2500 watts (rated)
2500 feet
2325 watts
5500 feet
2063 watts
Above 5500 feet
2063 watts minus 87 watts each 1000 feet