Specifications
3.5 Powering Tools and Appliances
CAUTION: Continuous overloading can damage the generator set due to overheating. Make
3.5.1 Voltage Selector Switch
3.5.2 Connecting Tools and Appliances
12-2008 3. Starting and Running the Generator Set
sure loading is within the generator set nameplate rating.
An AC voltage selector switch is available on P5550e, P5500, and P6500 portable generator
sets.
To Power 120/240 Volt AC Circuits: Push the voltage selector switch on the control panel
towards the 120/240 Volt output receptacle. Power will also be available at the 120 Volt AC
receptacles. The voltmeter on the control panel will indicate approximately 240 Volts AC when
the generator set is running.
To Power 120 Volt AC Circuits Only: Push the voltage selector switch on the control panel
towards the 120 Volt output receptacles. The voltmeter on the control panel will indicate
approximately 120 Volts AC when the generator set is running.
TABLE 2. TYPICAL POWER DRAW RATINGS OF COMMON TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
Appliance or Tool Running Watts (Rated)
1
Starting Watts (Peak)
1
Ceiling Fan 800 1200
Central Air Conditioner - 10,000 BTU
2
1500 3000
Central Air Conditioner - 24,000 BTU
2
3800 4950
Circular Saw - 7 ΒΌ " 1400 2300
Clock Radio 100 -
Clothes Dryer - Gas 700 1200
Coffee Maker 1500 -
Computer - 17" Monitor 800 -
Deep Freezer 700 1000
Dishwasher 1500 1500
Electric Water Heater - 40 Gallon
2
4000 -
Furnace Fan 800 1300
Garager Door Opener 750 1200
Hair Dryer 1250 -
Hot Plate 2100 -
Iron 1200 -
Laser Printer 9500 -
Lighting 75 -
Microwave Oven 1000 -
Miter Saw - 10" 1650 2400
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