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Power Decrease at High Altitude or High Temperature
Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available
engine power. Specifically, engine power will decrease 3.5%
for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for
each 10° F (5.6°C) above 77°F (25°C). Make sure you and
your installer consider these factors when determining total
generator load.
Generator Location
The actual physical location of your home generator has a
direct affect on:
1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel
your generator.
2. The amount of wiring required to control and connect
your generator.
Specific location guidelines are discussed in the installation
manual. Acquaint yourself with that information and confer
with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site might affect
installation costs and compliance with local codes and
standards.
The generator must be installed outdoors. DO NOT install
generator where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
generator. See the installation manual for full details on safe
generator location.
Essential Circuits
As a home generator owner, it is important that you clearly
identify the circuits in your building that are “essential” to
you. Your installer will then know which circuits you want
to include as “Essential Circuits”. Depending on the power
consumed by these circuits, most or all of them can be
switched to the home generator for the duration of normal
power interruption.
The wattage reference table that follows will assist you with
your decision-making process. It provides the wattage used
by many ordinary household devices. Use it when selecting
your essential circuits. Review this information with your
installer and ask about any technical considerations that
might affect your installation. This chart serves as a guide
only. For exact wattage use an appropriate wattage meter.
Device Running Watts
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700
Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800
Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500
Circular Saw (6-1/2”) 800 to 1000
Clothes Dryer (Electric)* 5750
Clothes Dryer (Gas)* 700
Clothes Washer* 1150
Coffee Maker 1750
Compressor (1 HP)* 2000
Compressor (1/2 HP)* 1400
Compressor (3/4 HP)* 1800
Curling Iron 700
Dehumidifier* 650
Electric Blanket 400
Electric Range (per element) 1500
Electric Skillet 1250
Freezer* 700
Furnace Fan (1/2 HP)* 800
Garage Door Opener* 500 to 750
Hair Dryer 1200
Hand Drill 250 to 1100
Iron 1200
Jet Pump* 800
Light Bulb 100
Microwave Oven 700 to 1000
Milk Cooler* 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace 300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) 400
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) 150
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) 225
Radio 50 to 200
Refrigerator 700
Slow Cooker 200
Submersible Pump (1 HP)* 2000
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)* 1500
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)* 2800
Sump Pump* 800 to 1050
Table Saw (10”)* 1750 to 2000
Television 200 to 500
Toaster 1000 to 1650
*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles or structures causing a fire.
DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m) •
from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
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