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the device or in its instruction manual.
If this wattage cannot be found,
calculate it by multiplying the Voltage
requirement by the Amperage drawn:
Watts = Volts x Amperes
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).
NOTE: Check the wattage on the
electrical device. Once the electrical
devices that will be powered by the
generator have been determined,
connect these devices according to the
following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device, making
sure that the device is turned off.
2. Check the overload light and power
indicator light. If the overload light
(RED) is on and the inner electronic
breaker cut power to the receptacles.
To recover the power, shut down the
engine, wait until the light turns off,
disconnect the plugs and restart the
generator. If the inner electronic
breaker does not reset, wait several
minutes and try again. (The manual AC
overload protector could turn off,
press to reset it). If the power light
still does not come on, call the
customer service number for further
instructions.
CAUTION: Do not connect
50Hz loads to the generator.
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER
CORDS
Long or thin cords can drain the power
provided to an electrical device by the
generator. When using such cords,
allow for a slightly higher rated wattage
requirement by the electrical device.
See Table 1 for recommended cords
based on the power requirement of the
electrical device.
TABLE 1
Device
Requir
ement
s
Amps 2.5 5 7.5 10 15
Watts
(120V)
300 600 900 1200 1800
Max.
Cord
Lengt
h (ft)
by
Wire
Gauge
#8
wire
NR NR NR NR NR
#10
wire
NR NR 350 250 150
#12
wire
NR 300 200 150 100
#14
wire
375 200 125 100 65
#16
wire
250 125 100 50 NR
*NR = Not Recommended