Know Generator Limits; Transporting/Tipping Of The Unit - Generac Power Systems GP3300i Owner's Manual

Know Generator Limits

Overloading a generator can result in damage
to the generator and connected electrical
devices. Observe the following to prevent
overload:
• Add the total wattage of all electrical
devices to be connected at one time. This
total should NOT be greater than the gener-
ator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken
from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools,
appliances, and motors can be found on a
data label or decal affixed to the device.
• If the appliance, tool, or motor does not
give wattage, multiply volts times ampere
rating to determine watts (volts x amps =
watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction
types, require approximately three times
more watts of power for starting than for
running. This surge of power lasts only a
few seconds when starting such motors.
Make sure to allow for high starting wattage
when selecting electrical devices to con-
nect to the generator:
1. Calculate the watts needed to start the
largest motor.
2. Add to that figure the running watts of all
other connected loads.
The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to
assist in determining how many items the gen-
erator can operate at one time.
NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data
label on appliance for wattage requirements.
Wattage Reference Guide
Device
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)
Battery Charger (20 Amp)
Belt Sander (3")
Chain Saw
Circular Saw (7-1/4")
*Clothes Dryer (Electric)
*Clothes Dryer (Gas)
*Clothes Washer
Coffee Maker
*Compressor (1 HP)
*Compressor (3/4 HP)
*Compressor (1/2 HP)
Curling Iron
*Dehumidifier
Disc Sander (9")
Edge Trimmer
10
Electric Blanket
Electric Nail Gun
Electric Range (per element)
Electric Skillet
*Freezer
*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)
*Garage Door Opener
Hair Dryer
Hand Drill
Hedge Trimmer
Impact Wrench
Iron
*Jet Pump
Lawn Mower
Light Bulb
Microwave Oven
*Milk Cooler
Oil Burner on Furnace
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000
Btu)
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)
Paint Sprayer, Airless (hand-held)
Radio
*Refrigerator
Running
Slow Cooker
Watts
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)
1700
*Submersible Pump (1 HP)
3800
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)
6000
*Sump Pump
500
*Table Saw (10")
1000
Television
1200
Toaster
1250 to 1400
Weed Trimmer
5750
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these
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Transporting/Tipping of the Unit

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Do not store or transport the unit at an angle
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greater than 15 degrees.
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1400
700
650
1200
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devices.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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1200
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875
500 to 750
1200
250 to 1100
450
500
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1200
100
700 to 1000
1100
300
400
225
150
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150
50 to 200
700
200
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2000
1500
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