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Operation
NOTICE
Generator Capacity
Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding your
generator's wattage capacity can damage the generator and/or
electrical devices connected to it.
Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running) and
surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time.
The total power requirements (Volts x Amps=Watts) of all appliances
connected must be considered. Appliance and power tool
manufacturers usually list rating information near the model or serial
number. To determine power requirements:
1. Select the items you will power at the same time.
2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This is the
amount of power the generator must produce to keep the items
running. See the wattage reference chart on the next page.
3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge
wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric motor-
driven tools or appliances such as a circular saw or refrigerator. Not
all motors start at the same time, total surge watts can be estimated
by adding only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to
the total rated watts from step 2.
Example:
Tool or Appliance
Running
Watts*
Starting
Watts*
RV Air Conditioner (13,000 BTU)
TV (Flat Screen)
RV Refrigerator
Radio
Light (75 Watts)
Coffee Maker
1100
150
180
50
75
600
1800
150
600
50
75
600
2155 Total
Running
Watts*
3275
Highest
Starting
Watts*
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.
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