Use and Care Manual

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11 of 16 Rev. 1/2011
Models: G2250S & G3250S
Operating the Generator
Step 4.
Depress the primer bulb three to five time s. See page 8 for a diagram of
the primer.
Step 5.
Turn the generator ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position.
Step 6.
Start the engine—pull slightly on the cord until you feel some pressure.
Once you feel the back-pressure building, rapidly pull the cord.
Step 7.
Let the generator warm up for approximately 3 minutes before applying
any electrical loads.
Step 8.
Apply loads to the generator one at a time, allowing the generator to
stabilize after you add each incremental load. Add the loads with the
largest surge power requirement first. This would include refrigerators,
air-conditioners, large motors, and pumps. Add smaller loads once the
generator has stabilized with the larger loads.
ALWAYS UNPLUG APPLIANCES AND REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL
LOADS BEFORE REFUELING. THEN FOLLOW STEPS 2 - 8.
Connecting a load larger than this generator’s power rating may dam-
age the circuit breakers, alternator and sensitive appliances.
Continuously loading this generator above 80% of its maximum output
power will shorten the life of the generator.
Balance the load evenly between the A and B outlets to maximize the
output power.
Appliances with electric motors require an additional 150%
power when they are starting up (indicated by an * and in bold in
the following chart ).
To determine maximum load that you may safely connect to this
generator:
1. Calculate the maximum continuous power required by adding up
the running power of each appliance. The total running power of
your appliances cannot exceed the maximum output power of this
generator.
2. Calculate the surge power by:
i) Adding up the running power of each appliance with an * and
in bold below.
ii) Multiplying the total by 1.5.
iii) Adding this to the total running power calculated in step 1
above.
The surge power requirements of your appliances cannot exceed
the surge power rating of this generator.
Typical Residential Loads
Appliance Running Power
Light bulbs (each) 75 Watts
Stove element (each) 1000 Watts
Microwave 1500 Watts
Coffee maker 700 Watts
Television 750 Watts
VCR 250 Watts
Computer & monitor 800 Watts
Space heater 1500 Watts
Washing machine 1000 Watts
NG clothes dryer 750 Watts
Electric clothes dryer 5500 Watts
Dishwasher 1850 Watts
Water heater 5000 Watts
Electric furnace 5000 Watts
Toaster 1200 Watts
Box fan* 750 Watts
Window A/C - 8000 BTU* 2400 Watts
Central A/C (per ton)* 2800 Watts
Furnace blower* 850 Watts
2 hp well pump* 2000 Watts
Refrigerator* 1000 Watts
Freezer* 1000 Watts
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
In normal use:
1. Disconnect all loads and extension cords.
2. Allow the engine to run with no load for 3 minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Allow the generator to cool off before touching any engine or alter-
nator components. It may take as long as 30 minutes before the
generator is cool enough to touch safely.
WARNING
For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are
better suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a properly
connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may result
in overheating or stressing the generator components, possibly leading
to a generator failure.
Do not connect this generator to your home or a building electrical
system.
In an emergency:
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the
OFF position.
WARNING