Specifications

ETQ
Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: [phone] Web site: easterntools.com
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
AND ELECTRICAL CAPACITY
After starting the generator, let the engine
warm up after connecting electrical loads to
it. Do not have any electrical loads
connected before starting the generator.
Make sure all electrical devices are 60 Hz
devices. Do not connect 50 Hz devices to
the generator.
Do not connect 3-phase loads to the
generator.
Do not overload the generator. Before
beginning your work, you must verify that
the rated (running) and surge (starting) watts
for the items you will power at the same
time are within the generators operating
capacity. Please refer to the following Table
1. for wattage / amperage ratings. Also, to
prolong the life of your generator,
sequentially add loads and permit the
generator to stabilize before adding another
load. Never exceed the capacity of the
generator.
Estimate how many surge (starting) watts
you will need. Surge wattage is the short
burst of power needed to start electric
motor-driven tools or appliances such as a
circular saw or refrigerator. Below is an
example of how the rated and surge wattage
can be estimated.
Example:
Tool or Appliance Rated
(Running)
Watts
Additional
Surge (Starting)
Watts
Television 500 500
Light (75 Watt) 75 20
Total 575 Total
Running Watts
520 Highest
Surge Watts
Total Rated (Running) Watts = 575
Highest Additional Surge Watts = 520
Total Generator Output Required = 1095
Table 1. Wattage reference chart
Tool or Appliance Rated
(Running)
Watts
Additional
Surge
(Starting)
Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb – 75 watt 75 -
Freezer 500 500
Heating/Cooling
Window Fan 300 600
Family Room
DVD / CD Player 100 -
VCR 100 -
Stereo Receiver 450 -
27 “ Color Television 500 -
Personal Computer w/17”
monitor
800 -
Other
Security system 180 -
AM / FM clock radio 300 -
½ HP Garage door opener 480 520
DIY / Job Site
Halogen work light 1000 -
Reciprocating Saw 960 960
½ HP Electric Drill 1000 1000
Note: wattages listed are only approximates. Check your
electrical device for actual wattage.
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