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Connecting Electrical Devices
1. Allow the engine to warm up and the idle to stabilize before connecting any devices.
2. Inspect power cord for damage before using. Do not connect any electrical
devices with cords or plugs showing signs of damage from crushing, cutting, or
heat, or other. Never use cords that are coiled; always uncoil cords before using.
3. Make sure electrical devices are off before connecting them to the generator.
DO NOT use extension cords in the following conditions:
Missing ground pin
Generator Load Capacity
1. Before connecting any devices, you must make sure your generator can supply enough rated
(running watts) and starting (surge watts) for the electrical devices you wish to power. Exceeding
the capacity of generator can damage the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. Follow
the instructions in this section to be sure you do not exceed the maximum output of the generator.
2. Calculating Device Wattage Requirement: Every electrical device has a stated amount of power
it needs to operate correctly. Expressed in watts, the power requirement can vary widely depending
on the device. To find the wattage, first look in the owners manual of the device. If you do not have
the manual, look for a nameplate on the device itself. Many will give you the wattage, but some may
only indicate the current requirement (amperage). To find the wattage, simple multiply the current
by the operating voltage. For example, a saw has a current requirement of 5.5 amperes at 120
volts. Multiplying 5.5 by 120 gives a wattage of 660.
3. Understanding Device Surge: Devices with inductive loads (motors, transformers, ballasted
lights) require more power to start than they require to run. Called surge watts, this extra amount of
starting power may only last a second or two as the device powers up, but it must be considered to
avoid exceeding the generator's maximum starting output. Surge watts are typically three (3) times
higher than the required running watts. For example, a 800-watt motor will require about 2400 watts
to start.
4. To power multiple devices at the same time you will first need to be sure the surge from all the
devices you wish to power does not exceed the maximum starting watts the generator can provide.
Second, you must add up all the device running watts and make sure the total does not exceed the
maximum running wattage the generator can provide.
5. Refer to the GENERATOR LOAD CHART in this manual for estimated running watts of common
electric devices.
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WARNING:
WARNING:
Coiled
Spliced
FIRE HAZARD
Frayed
Overloaded
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