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ITEM 59205
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Calculating Total Wattage of Devices Used with the Generator
Before using the Generator, check that the products
you want to plug into the unit are below the rated and
maximum wattage ratings of the Generator. Use the
Wattage Calculation Table below, and the watts listed on
your products, to help calculate multiple wattage totals.
To use the table:
1. Add up the Running Watts for all items you
would like to use at any given time.
2. Make sure that this total is under the 5,500
running wattage of the Generator.
3. Find the single highest starting watts for
the selected items and add to the total.
4. Make sure that this total is under the 6,500
max. starting wattage of the Generator.
5. Plug in and turn on products from
largest wattage to smallest.
Wattage Calculation Table
Equipment
Running
Watts
Total Running Watts
(must be less than 5,500)
Largest Additional Start-up Watts
Total Startup Watts needed for all loads
(must be less than 6,500)
Example
Equipment
Running
Watts
Electric Water Heater (2,000 + 0)
2,000
Television (400 + 0)
400
Lawn Mower (1,200 + 1,200)
1,200
Hand Drill (600 + 600)
600
Total Running Watts
(must be less than 5,500)
4,200
Largest Additional Start-up Watts
1,200
Total Startup Watts needed for all loads
(must be less than 6,500)
5,400
A generator that is rated more than the minimum
required max. starting watts will last much longer than
a generator that only supplies the exact watts needed.
To Calculate Wattage:
Volts and amps can be multiplied together
to get watts (volts x amps = watts).
To Calculate Additional Start-Up Watts
(If They Are Not Listed)
For equipment with a motor: Use the rated watts
amount as an estimate of additional Start-up Watts.
For most lights or heaters:
there are no additional start-up watts.
Wattage Estimate Charts
Note:
Wattages listed below are estimates for that
type of equipment only. Check nameplate wattages
on all loads before connecting to Generator.
EMERGENCY
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Refrigerator/Freezer
700
1500
Radio
100
0
JOB SITE
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Air Compressor - 1/2 HP
1000
1000
Table Saw - 10″
1700
1300
Belt Sander - 3″
1200
1200
Hand Drill - 1/2″
600
600
Halogen Work Light
1000
0
Recipricating Saw
900
900
RECREATION
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
AM/FM Radio
100
0
Electric Grill
1700
0
Inflator Pump
50
100
CD/DVD Player
100
0
Box Fan - 20″
200
200
Coffee Maker
600
0
HOUSEHOLD
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Computer w/ Monitor
800
0
Electric Clothes Dryer
5500
500
Electric Range
2100
0
Electric Water Heater
2000
0
Light Bulb - 100 watts
100
0
Microwave - 1000 watts
1000
200
Sump Pump - 1/2 HP
1000
1100
Television
400
0
Washing Machine
1100
1100
Well Pump - 1/2 HP
1000
1000
LAWN & GARDEN
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Hedge Trimmer
400
400
Pressure Washer
1200
1200
Lawn Mower
1200
1200
Edger
1000
1000
HEATING & COOLING
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Central AC - 10,000 BTU
1500
1500
Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP
900
1400
Space Heater
1800
0
Window AC - 10,000 BTU
1200
600
