Koshin GEH-3100DX Instructions page 12

GENERAL WATTAGE GUIDE
Item
Air Conditioner (12000 Btu) (*) ........................... 1750
Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*) ................................ 1400
Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*) ................................ 1800
Air Compressor (1 hp) (*) ................................... 2000
Battery Charger (25A) .......................................... 600
Belt Sander (3" belt) ........................................... 1000
Circular Saw (7 1/4") ................................... 825-1050
Coffee Maker .............................................. 900-1100
Edger (lawn) ......................................................... 550
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) (*) ..................................... 1200
Hot Plate (single) ............................................... 1500
Impact wrench ...................................................... 600
Light Bulb .................................................. Bulb rating
Nail Gun ............................................................. 1200
Microwave ............................................................ 750
Paint Sprayer (1/3 hp) (*) ..................................... 650
Paint Sprayer, hand-airless .................................. 175
Radio ............................................................... 50-200
Refrigerator (*) ..................................................... 600
Table Saw (10") (*) ............................................. 2000
Television ...................................................... 250-550
Weed Trimmer ..................................................... 500
Note: (*) Items allow at least 3 times the listed
wattage for starting.
NOTE: Many appliances such as saws or drills draw more
current than indicated on the manufacturer's nameplate
when under severe load.
STARTING THE GENERATOR SET
Before attempting to start the generator set, ensure that
all instructions given in previous sections have been
followed completely.
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Check oil and fuel levels.
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Turn the fuel valve under the fuel tank on.
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Turn the fuel valve on the front of the engine on.
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Move the choke lever on the front of the engine on.
Note: the choke may not be required when the engine
is warm or in high ambient temperatures.
•
Turn idle-control On/Off switch OFF.
RECOIL START
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Move engine On/Off switch to On position.
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Slowly pull recoil cord until resistance is felt and then
pull firmly. Let the recoil rewind slowly to avoid
damage.
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Return the choke to the original position.
CAUTION: This generator is equipped with an oil
protection system. When oil levels are too low for safe
operation the engine will shut down and/or will not start
until the oil level is corrected.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR SET
Once started, allow
approximately 3 minutes. Check that the circuit breakers
and the GFCI receptacles are not tripped.
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the engine to stabilize
STOPPING THE GENERATOR SET
Unplug all appliances and let the engine run unloaded for
a couple of minutes. Turn the fuel valve on the front of the
engine to the Off position where installed. Turn the engine
On/Off switch to the Off position. Turn the fuel valve on
the fuel tank Off. CAUTION: Never use the choke to stop
the engine.
GENERATOR APPLICATION
WHAT IS A GENERATOR
A generator is basically a prime mover, typically a
gasoline or diesel engine, coupled to an alternator to
produce electricity. It is very useful as a substitute power
source during power outages or as the primary source in
remote locations
Generators are essential for people such as contractors
or farmers who are always in need of portable power.
They are also very convenient for recreational use.
SELECTING A GENERATOR
Selecting the proper generator is important. A generator
that is too small for your application will not run all of the
equipment needed. A generator that is too large will cost
more and if never used to its potential the money is
wasted. The correct size generator is determined by
totaling the wattage requirements of the items to be used
simultaneously, determine additional starting wattage
requirements and total these numbers. Select a generator
with a continuous rating that exceeds this by about 20%
to allow for expansion. See the table in the section titled
"Generator Set Overload" for some wattage guidelines of
common equipment.
RATED vs. SURGE WATTS
Rated, or continuous, watts are the watts an item needs
as it is running.
Surge, or maximum, watts are the watts an item needs to
start. This is typically 2-4 times the rated watts.
This information
manufacturer's nameplate. If watts are not provided, it
can be calculated using the formula: Watts=Amps x Volts.
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