CALCULATING THE WATTAGE OF YOUR DEVICE(S)
Connect electrical devices running on AC current according to their wattage requirements. Calculate the total run-
ning wattage and starting wattage of the device(s) you wish to connect, and MAKE SURE that they are within the
capacity of your generator and the capacity of each individual outlet.
Generator
Wattage
Capacity
GENERATOR RUNNING (RATED) WATTS GENERATOR STARTING (SURGE) WATTS
GAS: 7000W LPG: 6300W GAS: 8750W LPG: 7800W
What this means:
The generator can produce a maximum of
7000W (gas) or 6300W (LPG) on a continu-
ous basis to supply ongoing power to your
electronic devices.
NOTE: Also check the rated amperage for
each outlet and make sure not to overload
the individual outlets.
What this means:
Some devices such as box fans require short
bursts of extra power in addition to the rated
wattage listed by the device to start their mo
-
tors.
The generator can produce a maximum wattage
of 8750W (gas) or 7800W (LPG) for a short pe
-
riod of time (seconds) to cover the extra start-
ing power required by your electronic devices.
Electronic
Device
Wattage
Calculation
Find the wattage information of each device you plan to connect. The information should
be listed on the device or in its instruction manual, or you may refer to Table 2 - Estimated
Wattages of Common Electrical Appliances.
The wattage can be calculated using this equation: Watts = Volts x Amperes
To calculate the total running watts of your de-
vices:
+ Add up the running wattages of all the device(s)
you plan to connect.
= The total running (rated) wattage.
This wattage should NOT exceed the running
wattage of 7000W (gas) or 6300W (LPG).
It is recommended to maintain a load at or be-
low 6300W (gas) or 5670W (LPG) (90% of the
rated output) to ensure steady voltage output
and to prolong the generator’s lifespan.
To calculate the total starting watts of your
devices:
+ Add up the total running wattage of all the
device(s) you plan to connect.
+ Add the single highest ADDITIONAL start-
ing wattage out of the device(s) you plan to
connect.
= The total starting (surge) wattage.
This wattage should NOT exceed the starting
wattage of
8750W (gas) or 7800W (LPG).
If any of either of the total calculated running watts or starting watts is higher than the capac-
ity of your generator, adjust the load until both wattage requirements are met. Otherwise you
will overload the generator, and cause damage to the engine and your electrical device(s).
Table 1 - How to Calculate Wattages
USING THE GENERATOR
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