PowerSmith PGA2200i Manuel D'utilisation page 8

Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start
electric motor of tools or appliances such as electric drill or refrigerator. It lasts only a few seconds. Because not all
motors start at the same time, total surge watts needed can be estimated by adding only the item with the highest
surge watts to the total rated watts. The total surge watts needed should NOT be greater than the generator's surge
wattage.
MANAGING THE POWER
To prolong the life of the generator and connected devices, it is important to take correct steps when adding electrical
loads to the generator. There should be no load before starting generator. The correct and safe way to manage generator
power is to sequentially add loads as follows.
1.
Start the generator with no load as described later in this manual.
2.
Plug in the turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.
3.
Allow time to let the generator to run smoothly and the attached to operate properly.
4.
Connect and turn on the second load.
5.
Again, allow time to let the generator to run smoothly.
6.
Repeat step 4 and 5 for each additional load.
NOTE:
Do not add more loads than generator capacity. Exceeding the generator's wattage/amperage capacity may
damage the generator and/or devices connected to it.
Generator Wattage Reference:
APPLIANCE / EQUIPMENT
Incandescent 60W Bulb
Refrigerator / Freezer
Electric Water Heater
Smart Phone Charger
Stereo
LED TV 42 in.
Laptop Computer
Radio
Inflator
Portable Fan
Space Heater
Window AC (10,000 BTU)
RV AC
Microwave Oven (1000 Watts)
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Blender
Electric Drill 3/8"
Reciprocating Saw
Air Compressor (1/4 HP)
NOTE:
Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.
English
ELECTRICAL
ESTIMATED RUNNING
WATTS
60
700
4000
25
200
85
250
200
50
40
1300
1200
1010
1000
1000
850
400
440
960
970
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ESTIMATED SURGE
(STARTING) WATTS
-
2200
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
120
-
1800
1600
-
-
-
850
600
960
1600