Don't Overload Generator - Briggs & Stratton GS2200 Operator's Manual

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circuit Breaker Figure
The circuit breaker(s) (g) will automatically open if the load exceeds the generator's
rated output. If the circuit breaker opens, then reduce the output load and reset the
circuit breaker before resuming operation. To determine maximum output load, see the
Generator Capacity section.

don't overload generator

capacity
Make sure the generator's Starting Wattage* meets or exceeds the Rated (Operating) and
Additional Surge (Starting) Watts of the electrical devices.
1. Select the items you will power at the same time.
2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is the amount of power your
generator must produce to keep your items running. See Wattage Reference
Guide.
3. 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. Because not all motors start at the same
time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the
highest additional surge watts to the total rated watts from step 2.
tool or appliance rated (running) watts
Window Fan
Deep Freezer
Television
Security System
Light (75 Watts)
1555 Total Running Watts
example:
Total Rated (Running) Watts
Highest Additional Surge Watts
Total Generator Output Required
NOTICE If total generator output required does not contain additional surge watts, DO
NOT exceed generator's rated wattage.**
*See Starting Wattage in the Specifications section.
**See Rated Wattage in the Specifications section.
Power Management
Failure to properly connect electrical devices can result in damage to the generator or
to connected electrical devices. The correct and safe way to manage generator power is
to sequentially add electrical devices (loads) as follows:
1. Before you start the engine, make sure that all electrical devices are
disconnected from the generator outlets.
2. Start the engine (see the How to Start the Engine section).
3. Connect the electrical device that requires the most watts (load).
4. Let the generator output stabilize (engine runs smoothly).
5. Connect the next electrical device.
6. Again, let the generator output stabilize.
7. Continue following the above steps to add electrical devices. Make sure the
total watts (load) of all electrical devices does not exceed the generator's
wattage capacity (see the Specifications section).
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
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additional surge
(starting) watts
300 600
500 500
500 —
180 —
75 —
600 Highest Surge Watts
1555
+ 600
=2155
wattage reference guide
tool or appliance
essentials
Light Bulb - 75 watt
Deep Freezer
Sump Pump
Refrigerator/Freezer - 18 cf
Water Well Pump - 1/3 hp
Heating/cooling
Window AC - 10,000 BTU
Window Fan
Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 hp
Kitchen
Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt
Coffee Maker
Electric Stove - Single Element
Family room
DVD/CD Player
VCR
Stereo Receiver
Color Television - 27 in
Personal Computer w/17 in monitor
other
Security System
AM/FM Clock Radio
Garage Door Opener - 1/2 hp
diy/job site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
Airless Sprayer - 1/3 hp
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill - 1/2 hp
Circular Saw - 7-1/4 in
rated* (running) additional surge
watts (starting) watts
75 —
500 500
800 1200
800 1600
1000 2000
1200 1800
300 600
800 1300
1000 —
1500 —
1500 —
100 —
100 —
450 —
500 —
800 —
180 —
300 —
480 520
1000 —
600 1200
960 960
1000 1000
1500 1500
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