Overload Reset; Generator Capacity - Westinghouse iGen4500DFcv User Manual

OPERATION

OVERLOAD RESET

The generator will automatically switch OFF all AC output
to protect the generator if overloaded or if there is a short
circuit in a connected appliance. However, the engine will
continue to run. Marginal overloading that temporarily
illuminates the OVERLOAD LED may shorten the service
life of the generator.
OVERLOAD on the control panel will illuminate red and
the green OUTPUT READY will be OFF.
To restore AC output:
1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
2. Push the RESET button on the control panel until the
OVERLOAD LED goes OFF and the OUTPUT READY
LED is illuminated.
3. Reset the circuit breakers if OFF.
4. Verify that the intended running and surge loads do not
exceed the generator's capacity.
5. Reconnect electrical loads sequentially, allowing the
generator to stabilize after each load is connected.
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GENERATOR CAPACITY

DO NOT overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding
the generator's wattage/amperage capacity can damage
the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous
(running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will
power at the same time.
The total power requirements (Volts x Amps = Watts) of all
appliances connected must be considered. Appliance and
power tool manufacturers usually list rating information
near the model or serial number.
To determine power requirements:
1. Select the items you will power at the same time.
2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This
is the amount of power the generator must produce
to keep the items running. See the wattage reference
chart.
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.
Example:
Tool or Appliance
RV Air Conditioner (11,000 BTU)
TV (Tube Type)
RV Refrigerator
Light (75 Watts)
Coffee Maker
Total Starting Watts Needed
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.
NOTICE
Running
Watts*
1010
300
180
Radio 200
300
600
2590 Total
Running
Watts*
Total Running Watts
Highest Starting Watts
Starting
Watts*
1600
0
600
0
0
0
1600
Highest
Starting
Watts*
2590
+ 1600
4190