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Installation (cont’d)
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Surge Protection
CAUTION:
ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN
APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable appliances use components that are designed to operate
within a narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage fluctuations.
While there is no way to prevent voltage fluctuations, you can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment.
1.
Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to protect against virtually all short
duration voltage fluctuations.
2.
Obtain an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device. Most UPS devices come with a rechargeable battery
between the electronic equipment and power supply source. The device buffers the voltage and protects against
virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations.
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes.
See page 19 for Wattage Reference Guide.
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
a. Add this number to the number calculated in step
b. 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.
All circuits are protected by the appropriate sized breaker.
