ETQ
EASTERN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT INC
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS AND
ELECTRICAL CAPACITY
After starting the generator, let the engine warm
up after connecting electrical loads to it. Do not
have any electrical loads connected before
starting the generator.
Make sure all electrical devices are 60 Hz
devices.
Do not connect 50 Hz devices to the generator.
Do not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
Do not overload the generator.
Before beginning your work, you must verify
that the rated (running) and surge (starting)
wattage for the items you will power do not
exceed the operating capacity of the generator.
Please refer to the following Table (1) for
wattage / amperage ratings. Also, in order to
prolong the life of your generator, sequentially
add loads and allow the generator to stabilize
before adding another load. Never exceed the
capacity of the generator.
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.
Tel: (888)908-6200
Table 1. Wattage reference chart
Tool or Appliance
Essentials
Light Bulb – 75 watt
Freezer
Sump Pump
Refrigerator / Freezer – 18
Cu. Ft.
1/3 HP Water Well Pump
Heating/Cooling
Air conditioner – 10000 BTU
Window Fan
½ HP Furnace Fan Blower
Kitchen
1000 Watt Microwave Oven
Coffee Maker
Single element electric stove
Hot plate
Family Room
DVD / CD Player
VCR
Stereo Receiver
27 " Color Television
Personal Computer w/17"
monitor
Other
Security system
AM / FM clock radio
½ HP Garage door opener
40 Gallon electric water
heater
DIY / Job Site
Halogen work light
1/3 HP Airless sprayer
Reciprocating Saw
½ HP Electric Drill
7 ¼ " Circular saw
10" Miter saw
6" Table Planer
10" Table saw / Radial arm
saw
1 ½ HP air compressor
Note: wattages listed are only approximates. Check
your electrical device for actual wattage.
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Additional
Rated
(Running)
(Starting)
Watts
75
500
800
800
1000
1200
300
800
1000
1500
1500
2500
100
100
450
500
800
180
300
480
4000
1000
600
960
1000
1500
1800
1800
2000
2500
Surge
Watts
-
500
1200
1600
2000
1800
600
1300
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
520
-
-
1200
960
1000
1500
1800
1800
2000
2500