Replacement Part List

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Example:
Tool or Appliance
Running
Watts*
Additional
Starting Watts*
TV (Tube Type) 300 0
RV Refrigerator 180 600
Radio 200 0
Light (75 Watts) 300 0
Coffee Maker 600 0
1580 Total
Running Watts
600 Highest
Starting Watts
Total Running Watts 1580
Highest Starting Watts + 600
Total Starting Watts Needed 2180
GENERATOR CAPACITY
Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous
(running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will
power at the same time. Follow these simple steps.
1. Selecttheitemsyouwillpoweratthesametime.
2. Totalthecontinuous(running)wattsoftheseitems.This
is the amount of power the generator must produce to
keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart
at right.
3. 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. Because not all motors start at the
same time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding
only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to
the total rated watts from step 2.
NOTICE:
Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the
generator’s wattage/amperage capacity may damage
the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
ELECTRICAL
POWER MANAGEMENT
To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices,
it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to
the generator. There should be nothing connected to the
generator outlets before starting its engine. The correct and
safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add
loads as follows:
1. With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine
as described later in this manual.
2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest
load you have.
3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs
smoothly and attached device operates properly).
4. Plug in and turn on the next load.
5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take
special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity
as previously described.
Tool or Appliance
Estimated*
Running
Watts
Estimated*
Additional
Starting Watts
Home / Emergency
Incandescent Lights
(4 Quantity x 75 Watts)
300 0
TV (Tube Type) 300 0
Sump Pump (1/3 hp) 800 1300
RV Refrigerator 180 600
Electric Grill (tabletop) 1650 0
Radiant Heater 1800 0
Fan 60 200
Tools
Drill (3/8", 4 amps) 440 600
Circular Saw
(Heavy Duty, 7-1/4")
1400 2300
Recip Saw 960 960
Miter Saw (10") 1800 1800
Table Saw (10") 2000 2000
*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or equipment for actual wattage.