Warranty

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OPERATION
Don’t Overload Generator
Make sure that your generator can supply enough rated watts and surge watts for all electrical loads connected to the
generator. Surge watts refer to the power a generator must supply to start an electrical device. This power surge for
starting a device usually lasts between 2-3 seconds but this additional output must be considered when selecting the
electrical devices you plan to attach to the generator.
Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electrical equipment should be verified prior to plugging them into
this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and
+/- 3 Hz frequency deviation from the generator name plate ratings.
Wattage Reference Guide
(Wattages listed are approximations. Check electrical devices for actual wattage)
Bathroom Rated Watts Surge Watts
Hair Dryer 1250 1250
Curling Iron 1000 1000
Family Room
X-Box or Play Station 40 40
AM/FM Radio 10 10
VCR 100 100
TV or Monitor (40”) 200 200
Home Office
Fax Machine 65 65
Personal Computer (17” Monitor) 800 800
Laser Printer 250 950
Copy Machine 700 800
Power Tools
1000W Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 1000
Airless Sprayer (⅓ HP) 600 800
Reciprocating Saw 750 950
Circular Saw (7 ¼”) 1400 2300
Miter Saw (10”) 800 1200
Table/Radial Arm Saw 1000 2000
Electric Drill (½ HP, 5.4 Amps) 600 900
Hammer Drill 700 1000
Air Compressor 1600 4500
Other
Home Security System 500 500
Garage Door Opener (⅓ HP) 750 750
Essentials Rated Watts Surge Watts
75W Light Bulbs 75 each 75 each
18 CU Ft Refrigerator / Freezer 800 2200
Furnace Fan (⅓ HP) 800 2350
Sump Pump (⅓ HP)
1000 2000
Water Pump (⅓ HP) 1000 3000
Heating/Cooling
Dehumidifier
650 800
Table Fan 200 300
Window AC (10k BTU) 1200 3600
Central Air (4 ton) 1500 6000
Electric Blanket 400 400
Space Heater 1800 1800
Kitchen
Blender 300 900
Toaster (2 slice) 1000 1000
Coffee Maker 1500 1500
Electric Range (1 element) 1500 1500
Dishwasher 1500 2000
Electric Oven 3500 3500
Electric Water Heater 4000 4000
Laundry Room
Iron 1200 1200
Washing Machine 1150 2400
Gas Clothes Dryer 700 1500
Electric Clothes Dryer 5400 6750
WARNING!
Never exceed generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. This could damage the generator
and/or connected electrical devices.
• Verify operating voltage and frequency requirements of all electrical devices prior to plugging in to the generator.