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8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:
8.1 CAPACITY:
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts for
your requirements.
8.1.1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same
time.
8.1.2 Add up the running watts of these devices. This is the amount of
power you will need to keep your items running.
8.1.3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all the devices identified in
step 1, add this number to the number calculated in step 2.
Note: Surge wattage is the extra boost of power needed to start some
electric driven equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power
Management” will guarantee that only one device will be started
at a time.
8.2 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 an electrical load
:
8.2.1 Start the generator with no electrical load attached.
8.2.2 Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize.