NOTES: Explanation of notes 1, 2, 3, & 4
Note (1): Make sure that generator
produces no more than 10% harmful harmonic wave-
form distortions or possible destruction of these loads
may result. Whenever gen-set is in a service station,
ask for a printout on generator produced sine wave.
Your generator produces approximately 5-6% harmonic
distortions
Note (2): Hard-starting motors require starting
watts of 3 to 4 times the rated running watts, due to the
design of electric motor.
Note (3): These loads may require up to l5
minutes to restart due to its normal build up of
compressor head pressure.
Note (4): These are extremely hard starting
Code L electric motors and they require 6 to 8 times
name plate running amps for total starting load.
NOTE: Consult dealer on extremely hard to start motor
loads such as air conditioners and air compressors, and
submersible water pumps.
7. BEFORE STARTING.
A. Disconnect all electrical loads.
B. Make sure the generating set is positioned on firm
level surface.
C. Check the lubricating oil and maintain to proper
level. CAUTION: Never start engine when oil level is
below normal level or when oil fill cap is off.
D. Check fuel level and fill tank. Tank should be 3/4
full with clean fresh unleaded automotive gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely to the top. Always wipe
up and remove any spilled gasoline. Gasoline
soaked rags must be disposed of in flame proof
containers.
E. Make sure that exhaust is directed to outside area
void of people, or animals.
F. All generator control panels are equipped with
automatic GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
stop feature. If a ground fault exists (potential electric
shock hazard), all receptacles will not produce power.
Notice, the test push button and (2) test lights (See
Note 2 and 3) on the circuit breaker module, as
pictured on page 10.
8. STARTING.
A. Open the On-Off fuel valve underneath the fuel
tank.
B. Close the manual choke. Adjust this choke
according to engine manual, for best operating
conditions. When the engine is already warm or it is
a warm day, you may only have to close the choke
half way, or not at all.
C. Move engine start-stop switch to start position.
This switch is almost always mounted on the engine,
and it can be a toggle switch, a rotary switch, a key
switch, or a stop-start switch.
D. Firmly grasp the starting rope handle and slowly
pull it out. The resistance becomes hardest at a
certain point corresponding to the engine
compression point. Let the rope rewind itself from
this point, then pull sharply. Repeat process if engine
fails to start. CAUTION: Do not pull the rope all the
way to the end. Do not release the rope handle after
pulling. While still holding on, allow the rope and
handle to rewind slowly into its housing.
CAUTION: It is possible to cause arm and back
injury if starting rope is pulled in a reckless or
hazardous manner.
E. When the engine starts, open the choke slowly.
CAUTION: Allow generating set to run at no load for
five (5) minutes upon initial start-up to permit engine
and generator to warm up and stabilize.
F. Check the generating set for abnormal noises or
burn smells. If OK, connect the load to the
generating set. CAUTION: Do not apply full heavy
electrical load during the first three (3) hours on your
brand new set. Allow the engine to have its normal
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Sump Pump, 1/3 hp (2) 500
Refrigerator (3) 600
Furnace Fan, 1/3 hp
(2) 600
Freezer (3) 800
Jet Water Pump, 3/4 hp (2) 900
Electric Stove Element 1000
Submersible Water Pump, 1hp
(4) 1000
Toaster 1000
Coffee Maker 1200
Dishwasher 1200
Hair Dryer 1200
Microwave Oven (1) 1500
Submersible Water Pump, 2 hp
(4) 1600
Water heater 3000
Oven 4500
Air Compressor on 120V (3) (4) 1800
Total Watts Checked
RUNNING TOTAL
APPLIANCE NOTES
WATTS WATTS
DETERMINING ALTERNATOR LOAD REQUIREMENTS (cont.)
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