Product Manual

USING YOUR GENERATOR

CALCULATING THE WATTAGE OF YOUR DEVICE(S) - CONTINUED

The chart below serves as a reference for the estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices. How-

ever, do not solely rely on this chart - all electronics and appliances are built differently. Always check the wattage

listed on the electrical device before consulting this chart.

Tool or Appliance Rated (Running) Watts Surge (Starting) Watts

Electric Water Heater (40 Gal) 4000 0

Hot Plate 2500 0

Saw - Radial Arm 2000 2000

Electric Stove (Each Element) 1500-2800 0

Saw - Circular 1500 1500

Air Compressor (1 HP) 1500 3000

Window Air Conditioner 1200 1800

Saw - Miter 1200 1200

Microwave 1000 0

Well Water Pump 1000 1000

Sump Pump 800 1200

Refrigerator Freezer 800 1200

Furnace Blower 800 1300

Computer 800 0

Electric Drill 600 900

Television 500 0

Deep Freezer 500 500

Garage Door Opener 480 0

Stereo 400 0

Box Fan 300 600

Clock Radio 300 0

Security System 180 0

Dvd Player / VCR 100 0

Common Light Bulb 75 0

Table 2 - Estimated Wattages of Common Electrical Appliances

NOTE: Become familiar with the functions and capacity of each component on the control panel before con-

necting electrical devices. See page 11 for more information about the components of the control panel. Do not

overload generator or individual panel receptacles. Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to the generator.