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7. opErAtiNg procEdUrEs
7.1. gENErAtor groUNdiNg
To prevent electrical shock or misuse from faulty
appliances, the generator should be grounded with
an insulated lead.
Earth Connection
7.2. Ac cUrrENt
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Before starting the generator, make sure that total power of loads (total of resistive, capacitive and
inductive loads) does not exceed rated power of the generator.
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Determine your power need by finding the rated output of every device to be fed.
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Find the rated output of every device. This information is given by the manufacturer’s tool and is on
the manufacturer plate of your equipment. You can also can find it in the user manual of your tool.
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In general, capacitive and inductive loads, especially motor-driven devices have a big starting current
when starting. The following table is a reference for when connecting to the electric appliances
EXAMpLEs of stArtiNg poWErs for tooLs ANd dEvicEs
TOOL / DEVICE
cœf.
Example
Absorbed
Power Watts
Starting power
required in watts
Vacuum cleaner
2
900
1800
Radiator
1
1800
1800
Electric boiler
1
1700
1700
Freezer
3
400
1200
Oven microwaves
2
800
1600
Hi-fi, TV, Computer, Printer
1
600
600
Incandescence light
1
100
100
Halogen light
1
500
500
Light low consumption. / fluorescent
2
250
500
Washer
4
1500
6000
Example of tools and devices fed by a generator.
