If these specifications are not available you may estimate the Watts required by your device
by using the chart
in
figure
10.
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
playerNCD
100 0
Common light bulb
75
0
Figure
10-
Estimated
wattage
requirements
of
common
electrical
devices.
Once you have found the rated wattage requirement
of
each electrical device, add these
numbers to
find the total rated wattage you wish to draw from the generator. If this number
exceeds the rated wattage
of
the generator, DO NOT connect all these devices, Select a
combination
of
electrical devices, which has a total rated wattage lower than or equal to the
rated wattage
of
the generator.
CAUTION· The generator can run at its surge wattage 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.
NOTE: The above wattage figures are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your
electrical device before consulting this chart.
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