Powersmart PS50 - Power Cord Recommendations

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connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the generator. This can trip the
circuit protectors (circuit breakers).
Tool or appliance
Rated watts
Additional surge watts
Electric water heater (40 Gal)
4000
0
Hot plate
2500
0
Radial arm saw
2000
2000
Electric stove (each element)
1500-2800
0
Circular saw
1500
1500
Air compressor (1 HP)
1500
3000
Window air conditioner
1200
1800
Miter saw
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 player
100
0
Common light bulb
75
0
Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices
Note: The above wattage figures are estimates. Check the wattage listed on the electrical device before
consulting this chart. Once the electrical devices that will be powered by the generator have been
determined, connect these devices.
Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator, connect these
devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off. NOTE: Be sure to attach appliances to the
correct receptacles (outlets).
2. Push in the circuit reset buttons to the “on” position (NOTE: They may be already pushed in which is
the “on” position).
3. Start each appliance/device one at a time. Do not overload the capacity of the generator.
CAUTION: Do not connect 50Hz loads to the generator.
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator. When using
such cords, allow for a slightly higher rated wattage requirement by the electrical device. See below for
recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.