Manual

DON'T OVERLOAD TH E
G EN ERATO R
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage
capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or
connected electrical devices.Observe the following, to
prevent overloading the unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time.This total should NOT be greater
than the generator's wattage capacity.
• If the appliance,tool or motor does not give wattage,
multiply 120Volts times ampere rating to determine
watts (volts x amps = watts).
The rated wattageof lights can be taken from wattage
listed on the lightbulbs.The rated wattage of tools,
appliancesand motors can usually be found on a data
plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 9 below
as a general reference.
Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, require
about three times more watts of power for starting than
for running.This surge of power lastsfor only a few
seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow
for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical
devices to connect to your generator. First figure the
watts needed to start the largest motor.Add to that
figure the running watts of all other connected loads.
Recreational/Home Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
AM/FM clock radio ....................................................................50
Light bulb....................................................................................100
Fan................................................................................................200
20" color TV ..............................................................................400
*Deep freezer ...........................................................................500
Personal computer and 15" monitor ...................................800
*1/3 hp furnace fan blower ....................................................800
Microwave oven ........................................................................800
*18 cu ft refrigerator ...............................................................800
Sump pump ..............................................................................1000
Electric skillet ..........................................................................1250
*Y2 hp water well pump .......................................................1400
*12,000 Btu window air conditioner ................................1400
Space heater ............................................................................1800
Electric water heater ............................................................4000
Professional/Contractor Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
"1/3 hp airless sprayer ............................................................600
3/8" hammer drill .....................................................................600
Variable speed Sawzall® .........................................................960
Y2" power drill ........................................................................1000
Quartz-halogen work light ..................................................1000
Belt sander ...............................................................................1200
7 ¼" circular saw ...................................................................1500
7 ¼" worm drive saw ...........................................................1600
*1/2 hp air compressor ........................................................1800
* I 0" power miter saw ...........................................................1800
6" bench grinder .....................................................................1800
*6" table planer.......................................................................1800
* I 0" table/radial arm saw .....................................................2000
Wire feed welder ...................................................................2400
* allow 3 times listed watts for starting this device
I
9