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USING THE GENERATOR
Tool or Appliance Rated (Running) Watts ADDITIONAL SURGE WATTS
Microwave 1000 0
Well water pump 1000 1000
Saw - reciprocating 960 1040
Sump pump 800 1200
Refrigerator freezer 800 1200
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 / VCR 100 0
Common light bulb 75 0
Fig. 6 - Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices
If the electrical specifications are not available for your electronic devices, estimate the watts requirement of the
device by using the chart in Figure 6.
When the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device has been determined, add these numbers to find
the total rated wattage needed. If this number exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all
these devices. Select a combination of electrical devices, which have a total rated wattage lower than or equal to
the rated wattage of the generator.
CAUTION: The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices
requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of the generator. Never connect devices
requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the generator.
Note: The above wattage figures are estimates. Check the wattage listed on the electrical device before consulting
this chart. Once the electrical devices have been chosen, connect them according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device, making sure that the device is turned off.
2. Check the overload and output lights. If the overload light is on, unplug the electronics, then restart the genera-
tor before plugging the load back in. If the overload light continues to illuminate, reduce the load before continu-
ing. Wait several minutes and try again. If the power light still does not come on, call the customer service num-
ber for further instructions.
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