Operation
12
Rev
CSA40036-20080528
Do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the
running and starting watts necessary for
your purposes.
1.
Select the electrical devices you plan on
running at the same time.
2.
Total the running watts of these items.
This is the amount of power you need to
keep your items running.
3.
Identify the highest starting wattage of
all devices identified in step 1. Add this
number to the number calculated in step
2. Surge wattage is the extra burst of
power needed to start some electric
driven equipment. Following the steps
listed under “Power Management” will
guarantee that only one device will be
starting at a time.
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
electrical load:
1.
Start the generator with no electrical
load attached.
2.
Allow the engine to run for several
minutes to stabilize.
3.
Plug in and turn on the first item. It is
best to attach the item with the largest
load first.
4.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
5.
Plug in and turn on the next item.
6.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
7.
Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional
item.
NOTE
Never exceed the generator capacity when
adding loads.
Wattage Reference Chart
Use the chart to determine approximate
wattage requirements for your equipment.
NOTE
Starting watts can exceed three times the
running watts. The values in the following table
are approximate. Refer to your tool or appliance
for actual wattage consumption.
Item
Running
Watts
Starting
Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb 100W
100
Refrigerator/Freezer 1200
2400
Freezer 500
500
Sump Pump
600
1800
Well Pump 1 HP
2000
4000
Water Heater
4000
Security System
180
AM/FM Radio
300
Garage Door Opener 1/2 HP
500
600
Battery Charger 12V DC
110
Heating/Cooling
Air Conditioner 12000 BTU
1700
2500
Fan 300
600
Furnace Fan 1/3 HP
1200
2000
Home Appliances
Microwave 1000W
1000
Electric Range - One Element
1500
Electric Skillet
1250
Coffee Maker
1500
Clothes Washer
1200
Entertainment
CD/DVD Player
100
VCR 100
Stereo Receiver
450
Television 27"
500
PC with 15" Monitor
800
Job Site
Belt Sander 3"
1000
1500
Bench Grinder 6"
700
1500
Circular Saw
1500
1500
Compressor 1 1/2 HP
2500
2500
Edge Trimmer
500
500
Hand Drill 1/2"
1000
1000
Lawn Mower
1200
1800
Paint Sprayer
600
1200
Table Saw
2000
2000
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