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Operation
Generator Capacity
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.
Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding your
generator's wattage capacity can damage the generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
NOTICE
Example:
Tool or Appliance
Running
Watts*
Starting
Watts*
RV Air Conditioner (13,000 BTU) 1100 1800
TV (Flat Screen) 150 150
RV Refrigerator 180 600
Radio 50 50
Light (75 Watts) 75 75
Coffee Maker 600 600
2155 Total
Running
Watts*
3275
Highest
Starting
Watts*
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.
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