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5.Use of the Generator Set
Constantly do the following to keep the unit in sound, workable condition.
WARNING
DANGER: Electrical Shock
.
Failure to properly ground the generator
can result in electrocution.
5.1 Grounding
Keep the generator properly grounded to
avoid electrocution. (Figure 27)
5.2 Wattage of Electrical Devices
Reference data of the rating wattage and (the way to calculate) the starting wattage
of the electric appliances connecting to the generator.
Description
Wattage
Species
Examples
Start Rating
Electric Devices Start
Rating
Incandescent
Lamp
Heating Devices
X 1
X 1
Incandescent
Lamp
TV
Incandescent
Lamp
100W
100VA
(W)
100VA
(W)
Fluorescent
Lamp
X 2 X 1.5
Fluorescent
Lamp
Fluorescent
Lamp
40W
80VA
(W)
60VA
(W)
Drive Device
X3-5
X 2
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
Refrigerator
150W
450---
750VA
(W)
300VA
(W)
Table 5.1
Fig. 21