- Honda Portable Generator Owner's Manual

AC APPLICATIONS
Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator:
Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or
power cords can create a potential for electrical shock.
If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or
stops suddenly, turn
it off immediately. Disconnect the appliance,
and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if the rated
load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not
exceed that of the generator. Never exceed the maximum power
rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and maximum
may be used for no more than
30 minutes.
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Substantial overloading will trip the AC circuit protector. Exceeding
the time
limit for maximum power operation or slightly overloading
the generator may not trip the AC circuit protector, but
will shorten
the service life
of the generator.
Limit operation requiring maximum power to 10 minutes.
Maximum power is:
2.5 kVA
(1 20 V), 5.0 kVA (240 V)
For continuous operation, do not exceed
the rated power.
Rated power is:
2.25 kVA
(1 20 V), 4.5 kVA (240 V)
The total power requirements
(VA) of all appliances connected must
be considered. Appliance and power tool manufacturers usually list
rating information near the model number or serial number.
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