Adding Loads - Generac Power Systems 005792-0 Owner's Manual

7. Carefully adjust thechoke to approximately the1/2 position
until the engine begins torunsmoothly, then push the lever a ll
the way totheleft(Figure 6).
8. Make s ure the bottom ofthe generator isnotblocked bysand,
leaves, grass, etc.asthecooling v ents arelocated o nthe
bottom oftheunit.
Figure 5 - Prime Fuel System
PLUNGER
FUEL
SYSTEM
VENT
Figure 5 - Adjust Choke
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ADDING LOADS
Once the generator has been running smoothly for 2-3 minutes,
electrical loads can be added.
Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the
generator. De not handle any kind of
electrical device while standing in water,
while barefoot, or while hands or feet are
wet.
1. Thereare two grounded 120 VAC duplex outlets on the front
of the generator.
2. DO NOT overload the generator; if the red "overload" LED
lights up and the accessories attached to the generator
stop operating, stop the engine and reduce the load to the
generator.Restart and apply reduced loads.
3. Consultthe following table to estimate what can be powered
by the generator.
Device ................................ Banning Watts
*Air Conditioner (12,000Btu) ......................... 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000Btu) ......................... 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000Btu) ......................... 6000
BatteryCharger(20 Amp) ............................. 500
BeltSander(3") .................................... 1000
ChainSaw........................................ 1200
CircularSaw(6-1/2").......................... 800 to 1000
*ClothesDryer (Electric)............................. 5750
*ClothesDryer (Gas)................................. 700
*ClothesWasher................................... 1150
CoffeeMaker...................................... 1750
*Compressor(1 HP)................................ 2000
*Compressor(3/4 HP)............................... 1800
*Compressor(1/2 HP)............................... 1400
CurlingIron ........................................ 700
*Dehumidifier ...................................... 650
DiscSander(9") ................................... 1200
EdgeTrimmer ...................................... 500
ElectricBlanket ..................................... 400
ElectricNailGun .................................... 1200
ElectricRange(per element) .......................... 1500
ElectricSkillet ..................................... 1250
*Freezer . .......................................... 700
*FurnaceFan(3/5 HP)................................ 875
*GarageDoorOpener ........................... 500 to 750
HairDryer ........................................ 1200
HandDrill................................... 250 to 11O0
HedgeTrimmer ..................................... 450
ImpactWrench ..................................... 500
Iron ............................................. 1200
*Jet Pump......................................... 800
LawnMower ...................................... 1200
LightBulb ......................................... 1O0
MicrowaveOven............................. 700 to 1000
*Milk Cooler ...................................... 1100
Oil Burneron Furnace . ................................ 300
Oil FiredSpaceHeater(140,000Btu)..................... 400
Oil FiredSpaceHeater(85,000 Btu)...................... 225
Oil FiredSpaceHeater(30,000Btu) ...................... 150
*Paint Sprayer, A irless (1/3 HP)......................... 600
PaintSprayer, A irless (handheld)........................ 150
Radio........................................ 50 to 200
*Refrigerator....................................... 700
SlowCooker ....................................... 200
*SubmersiblePump(1-1/2 HP)........................ 2800
*SubmersiblePump(1 HP)........................... 2000
*SubmersiblePump(1/2 HP).......................... 1500
*Sump Pump ................................ 800 to 1050
* Allowthree(3)times thelisted running wattsforstarting theses devices.