Owner`s manual

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CAUTION- The generator can run at its surge w attage capacity for only a short time. Connect
electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of
the generator. Never connect devices 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 figures are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical
device before consulting this chart.
Figure 21- 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 loads only to the
120 Volt receptacles. Connect 2 40/120 Volt, single phase, 60H z loads with a NEMA L14 -30
plug only to the 240/120 Volt receptacle See Figure 22 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 t o 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