Power Management; Extension Cords - Westinghouse iGen2500c User Manual

OPERATION
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.
Example:
Tool or Appliance
TV (Tube Type)
RV Refrigerator
Light (75 Watts)
Coffee Maker
Total Starting Watts Needed
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.

POWER MANAGEMENT

To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices,
use care when adding electrical loads to the generator.
There should be nothing connected to the generator
outlets before starting the engine. The correct and safe
way to manage generator power is to sequentially add
loads as follows:
1. With nothing connected to the generator, start the
engine as described in this manual.
2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest
load you have.
3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs
smoothly and attached device operates properly).
4. Plug in and turn on the next load.
5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
WATTAGE REFERENCE
Tool or Appliance
Incandescent Lights
(4 Quantity x 75 Watts)
TV (Tube Type)
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Running
Watts*
300
180
Radio 200
300
600
1580 Total
Running
Watts*
Total Running Watts
Highest Starting Watts
Estimated Estimated
Running Starting
Watts* Watts*
300 0
300 0
Tool or Appliance
Sump Pump (1/3 hp)
Refrigerator or Freezer
Well Pump (1/3 hp)
Radio
Starting
Drill (3/8", 4 amps)
Watts*
Circular Saw
0
(Heavy Duty, 7-1/4")
600
Miter Saw (10")
0
Table Saw (10")
0
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.
0

EXTENSION CORDS

600
Highest
Starting
Asphyxiation hazard. Extension cords running directly
Watts*
into the home increase the risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning through any openings. If an extension cord
1580
running directly into your home is used to power indoor
+ 600
items, there is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to
2180
people inside the home. Always use battery-powered
carbon monoxide detector (s) that meet current UL 2034
safety standards when running the generator. Regularly
check the detector (s) battery.
Asphyxiation hazard. When operating the generator with
extension cords, make sure the generator is located in an
open, outdoor area, at least 20 ft. (6 m.) from occupied
spaces with exhaust pointed away.
Fire and electrocution hazard. Never use worn or
damaged extension cords. Damaged or overloaded
extension cords could overheat, arc, and burn resulting
in death or serious injury.
Before connecting an AC appliance or power cord to the
generator:
• Use grounded 3-prong extension cords, tools, and
appliances, or double-insulated tools and appliances.
• Make sure the tool or appliance is in good working
order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a
potential for electric shock.
• Make sure the electrical rating of the tool or appliance
does not exceed the rated power of the generator or the
receptacle being used.
Estimated Estimated
Running Starting
Watts* Watts*
800 1300
700 2200
1000 2000
200
440
1400 2300
1800 1800
2000 2000
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
0
600