Product Manual

DETERMINING ELECTRICAL DEVICES (CONTINUED)

If the electrical specifications are not available for your electronic devices, estimated wattages are available in Fig.

11 on page 12. Do not solely rely on this chart - all electronics and appliances are built differently. These are not

standard wattages across the board, only estimations. Check the wattage listed on the electrical device before con-

sulting this chart.

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. This can trip the

circuit protectors (circuit breakers).

CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES

1. Before connecting electrical devices, allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabilize the speed and volt-

age output.

CAUTION: Become familiar with the markings on the panel (Fig. 12) before connecting electrical

devices. Do not connect 50Hz loads to the generator.

2. Make sure that all devices are turned off. Start plugging in each electric device, from the highest wattage to the

lowest. Check the power indicator light to ensure the generator is producing power.

3. Do not overload the generator or individual panel receptacles. If an overload occurs, the power indicator light

will turn off. Unplug all electrical devices and then press the circuit breaker to reset. Check the total wattage of the

devices and reduce the load if it exceeds the capacity of the generator. Then plug the loads back in one by one.

NOTE: If the circuit breaker does not reset, wait several minutes and try again. If the power light still does not come

on, call the customer service number for further instructions.

Power Indicator Light

DC 8A Breaker

DC 12V

Receptacle

AC 120V NEMA 5-20R

Duplex Receptacles

AC 12A BreakerEngine ON/OFF Switch

Grounding Plug

USING THE GENERATOR

Fig. 12