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Figure6 -AdjustChoke
ADDING LOADS
Oncethe generatorhas been running smoothly for 2-3 minutes,
electricalloadscan beadded.
Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the
generator. Do not handle any kind of
electrical device while standing in water,
while barefoot, or while hands or feet are
wet.
1. Thereare two grounded 120 VAC duplex outlets on the front
of thegenerator.
2. DONOToverloadthe generator;if the red "overload"LEDlights
up andthe devices attachedto the generatorstop operating,
stop the engineand reducethe load to the generator.Restart
and apply reducedloads.
3. Consultthe following tableto estimatewhat can be powered
by thegenerator.
Device ................................ RunningWatts
*Air Conditioner(12,000Btu) ......................... 1700
*Air Conditioner(24,000Btu) ......................... 3800
*Air Conditioner(40,000Btu) ......................... 6000
BatteryCharger(20Amp) ............................. 500
BeltSander(3").................................... 1000
ChainSaw........................................ 1200
CircularSaw(6-1/2").......................... 800to 1000
*ClothesDryer(Electric)............................. 5750
*ClothesDryer(Gas)................................. 700
*ClothesWasher................................... 1150
CoffeeMaker...................................... 1750
*Compressor(1 HP)................................ 2000
*Compressor(3/4 HP)............................... 1800
*Compressor(1/2 HP)............................... 1400
CurlingIron ........................................ 700
*Dehumidifier...................................... 650
DiscSander(9") ................................... 1200
EdgeTrimmer...................................... 500
ElectricBlanket..................................... 400
ElectricNailGun.................................... 1200
ElectricRange(perelement).......................... 1500
ElectricSkillet ..................................... 1250
*Freezer........................................... 700
*FurnaceFan(3/5HP)................................ 875
*GarageDoorOpener........................... 500to 750
HairDryer ........................................ 1200
HandDrill................................... 250to 11O0
HedgeTrimmer..................................... 450
ImpactWrench ..................................... 500
Iron............................................. 1200
*Jet Pump......................................... 800
LawnMower...................................... 1200
LightBulb ......................................... 1O0
MicrowaveOven............................. 700to 1000
*Milk Cooler...................................... 1100
OilBurneron Furnace................................. 300
OilFiredSpaceHeater(140,000Btu)..................... 400
OilFiredSpaceHeater(85,000Btu)...................... 225
OilFiredSpaceHeater(30,000Btu)...................... 150
*PaintSprayer,Airless(1/3 HP)......................... 600
PaintSprayer,Airless(handheld)........................ 150
Radio........................................ 50to 200
*Refrigerator....................................... 700
SlowCooker....................................... 200
*SubmersiblePump(1-1/2HP)........................ 2800
*SubmersiblePump(1 HP)........................... 2000
*SubmersiblePump(1/2HP).......................... 1500
*Sump Pump................................ 800to 1050
* Allowthree(3)timesthe listedrunningwattsforstartingtheses
devices.
NOTE:
Whenan electric motor is started,the "OVERLOAD"LEDmay
lightup for up to five (5) seconds(this is normal).If it stayson,
a fault hasoccured. Removeall loadsand shutdowngenerator
to resetthe alarm. Restart the generator. If the "OVERLOAD"
LEDremainslit, contacta GeneracDealerfor assistance.
USING THE FLEXPOWER'" SWITCH
Whenthe accessoriesconnected to the generator are going to
be used intermittently (such as a hand drill), the FtexPowerTM
switch canbe pushedto the "ON" (I) position. Thiswill lower the
generatorenginespeed when loads are not being applied,saving
fuel, reducingenginewearand extendingruntime.

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Generac Power Systems IX1600 Specifications

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BrandGenerac Power Systems
ModelIX1600
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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