User Manual

If these specifications are not available you may estimate the Watts required by your device
by using the chart in figure 10.
Tool or Appliance
Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
Electric water heater (40 gal) 4000 0
Hot plate 2500 0
Saw-radial arm 2000 2000
Electric stove 1500 0
Saw-circular 1500 1500
Air compressor (1HP) 1500 3000
Window air conditioner 1200 1800
Reciprocating saw 960 1040
Sump pump 800 1200
Refrigerator freezer 800 1200
Furnace blower 800 1300
Computer 800 0
Electric drill 600 900
Television 500 0
Stereo 400 0
Box fan 300 600
Clock radio 300 0
Security system 180 0
DVD player/VCD 100 0
Common light bulb 75 0
Figure 10- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices.
Once you have found the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device, add these
numbers to find the total rated wattage you wish to draw from the generator. If this number
exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all these devices, Select a
combination of electrical devices, which has 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. Try to check the wattage listed on your
electrical device before consulting this chart.
Saw-miter 1200 1800
Well water pump 1000 1500
Deep freezer 500 800
Garage door opener 480 600
Microwave 1000 2000