Owner`s manual

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the generator. Never connect de vices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the
generator.
tool or appliance
rated (running) Watts
additional surge Watts
electric water heater (40 gal)
4000
0
hot plate
2500
0
saw- radial arm
2000
2000
electric stove
1500
0
saw- circular
1500
1500
air compressor (1 HP)
1500
3000
window air conditioner
1200
1800
saw- miter
1200
1200
microwave
1000
0
well water pump
1000
1000
reciprocating saw
960
1040
sump pump
800
1200
refrigerator freezer
800
1200
furnace blower
800
1300
computer
800
0
electric drill
600
900
television
500
0
deep freezer
500
500
garage door opener
480
0
stereo
400
0
box fan
300
600
clock radio
300
0
security system
180
0
DVD player/ VCR
100
0
common light bulb
75
0
NOTE: The above wattage figu res are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical
device before consulting this chart.
Figure 15- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices.
Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator, connect
these devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off. NOTE: Be sure to attach appliances to
the correct receptacle (outlet). Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz l oads only to the
120 Volt receptacles. Connect 2 40/120 Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads with a NEMA L14 -30
plug only to the 240/120 Volt receptacle See Figure 1 6 for a depiction of each of these
receptacles.
2. Push the circuit breaker to the “on” position .
3. Move the voltage selector to the desired position. Move the switch to the left to use the standard
120 Volt receptacles. Move the switch to the right to use the 240/120 Volt NEMA receptacle.
4. The voltage meter will indicate accordingly as the Volt Selector is selected. It works when the
receptacles receive power. In the case of the 240/120 Volt receptacle, it will indicate 240V ±
20V. In the case of the 240/120 Volt receptacle, it indicates 120V ±10V.If the voltage meter
does not indicate accordingly or indicate wrong, call our customer service number for
instructions.