Determining Total Wattage; Installation - Powermate PM0152000 Manuel De L'opérateur

DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE

DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE
In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your
generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the con-
nected load. To determine which tools and/or appliances your
generator will run follow these steps:
1. Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items
simultaneously.
2. Check wattage requirements for the items you will be
running by referring to the load's nameplate or by
calculating it (multiply amps x volts = watts).
3. Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives
volts and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.
1 KW = 1,000 watts.
4. Motorized appliances or tools require more than their
rated wattage for start up.
NOTE: Allow 2 1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for
starting equipment powered by electric motors.
5. The generator's rated watts should match or exceed the
total number of watts required for the equipment you
want to run.
6. Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first,
then add other items one at a time.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment
damage, a registered electrician or an authorized
service representative should perform installation
and all service. Under no circumstances should an
unqualified person attempt to wire into a utility
circuit.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the
residence electrical system, turn off the main
service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source
in case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a
registered electrician and in compliance with all applicable
local electrical codes.
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Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the
building's electrical circuits may be safely switched between
utility power and the generator's output, thereby preventing
backfeed into the power utility's electrical system.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to
the installation of any item that concerns this product.
1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code available from
www.nfpa.org.
2. NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of
Stationary Combustible Engines available from
www.nfpa.org.
3. NFPA 5000 - Building Construction and Safety Code
available from www.nfpa.org.
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available from
www.rerc.org.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of
the residence electrical system is required. Before
temporary connection of a generator to the residence
electrical system turn off the main switch. Before
making permanent connections a double throw
transfer switch must be installed. To avoid
electrocution or property damage, only a trained
electrician should connect generator to residence
electrical system. California law requires isolation of
the residence electrical system before connecting a
generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary
connection not recommended due to backfeeding.
FLOATING NEUTRAL GENERATOR
The generator (Stator Winding) is isolated from the frame
and from the AC receptacle Ground Pin.
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