Use and Care Manual

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ELECTRICAL
t Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start
electric motor of tools or appliances such as electric drill or refrigerator. It lasts only a few seconds. Because not all
motors start at the same time, total surge watts needed can be estimated by adding only the item with the highest
surge watts to the total rated watts. The total surge watts needed should NOT be greater than the generator's surge
wattage.
MANAGING THE POWER
To prolong the life of the generator and connected devices, it is important to take correct steps when adding electrical
loads to the generator. There should be no load before starting generator. The correct and safe way to manage generator
power is to sequentially add loads as follows.
1. Start the generator with no load as described later in this manual.
2. Plug in the turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.
3. Allow time to let the generator to run smoothly and the attached to operate properly.
4. Connect and turn on the second load.
5. Again, allow time to let the generator to run smoothly.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for each additional load.
NOTE: Do not add more loads than generator capacity. Exceeding the generator's wattage/amperage capacity may
damage the generator and/or devices connected to it.
Generator Wattage Reference:
APPLIANCE / EQUIPMENT
ESTIMATED RUNNING
WATTS
ESTIMATED SURGE
(STARTING) WATTS
Incandescent 60W Bulb 60 -
Refrigerator / Freezer 700 2200
Electric Water Heater 4000 -
Smart Phone Charger 25 -
Stereo 200 -
LED TV 42 in. 85 -
Laptop Computer 250 -
Radio 200 -
Inflator 50 150
Portable Fan 40 120
Space Heater 1300 -
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200 1800
RV AC 1010 1600
Microwave Oven (1000 Watts) 1000 -
Coffee Maker 1000 -
Toaster 850 -
Blender 400 850
Electric Drill 3/8" 440 600
Reciprocating Saw 960 960
Air Compressor (1/4 HP) 970 1600
NOTE: Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.