Know Power Station Limits; Estimated Operating Time - Generac Power Systems GB1000 Owner's Manual

Know Power Station Limits

Overloading a Power Station can result in
damage to the Power Station 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 Power
Station'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).

Estimated Operating Time

Device
Light
CPAP
Refrigerator
Microwave
50" TV
Phone
Laptop
Car Fridge
Circular Saw
Electric Drill
Electric Grill
Portable
Heater
6
Image Watts
10W
40W
120W
1200W
110W
11Wh
60Wh
60W
1400W
1000W
1150W
1500W
• 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 Power Station:
1. Calculate the watts needed to start the
largest motor.
2. Add the starting watts to the running watts
of all other connected loads.
The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to
assist in determining how many items the
Power Station can operate at one time.
NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data
label on appliance for wattage requirements.
GB1000 Runtime
90.0 Hrs
22.5 Hrs
7.5 Hrs
0.8 Hrs
8.2 Hrs
82 Full Charges
15 Full Charges
15.0 Hrs
0.6 Hrs
0.9 Hrs
0.8 Hrs
0.6 Hrs
Owner's Manual for Power Station
GB2000 Runtime
180.0 Hrs
45.0 Hrs
15.0 Hrs
1.5 Hrs
16.4 Hrs
164 Full Charges
30 Full Charges
30.0 Hrs
1.3 Hrs
1.8 Hrs
1.6 Hrs
1.2 Hrs