Powering Appliances; Appliance Wattage Information - Honeywell HW2000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

Powering Appliances

NOTE:
In this manual, the term "appliance" refers to any electri-
cal device that can be connected to generator for power.
NOTICE
NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in
and turned on.
Faulty appliances and power cords can result in elec-
trical shock.
• Before attempting to power an appliance, be sure
generator has been properly grounded, and that
appliance and power cord are in good working order.
• Keep the generator away from other electric cables or
wires including commercial power supply lines.
• Do not use generator for any purpose other than its
intended use.
• Do not parallel connect generators or lengthen the
exhaust pipe.
• Do not connect generator to any household circuit,
otherwise it may destroy generator or home electric
equipment.
Medical and Life Support Uses
• In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.
• Never use this product to power life support
devices or life support appliances.
• Never use this product to power medical devices or
medical appliances.
• Inform your electricity provider immediately if you
or anyone in your household depends on electrical
equipment to live.
• Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss
of power would cause you or anyone in your
household to experience a medical emergency.
• Plan carefully: Before using the generator to power
appliances, take time to add power ratings (wattage)
of each appliance and verify that total wattage does
not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating
information can usually be found on an appliance's
product label, stamped inside, or on the back of the
appliance. See Table 2 for a listing of average appli-
ance wattage requirements.
• NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop the flow
of electricity between the generator and appliance if
the generator is overloaded. This will be indicated
by a "tripped" breaker. If this happens, power off and
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disconnect appliance(s), wait a few minutes, and
then push to reset the circuit breaker.
• Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance
begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or
stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect
the appliance and determine whether the problem is
the appliance, or if rated load capacity of the gener-
ator has been exceeded.
• Use suitable extension cords: If using an exten-
sion cord to connect appliances to the generator,
use only UL-listed, three-prong extension cords. Be
sure the extension cord is the proper size (wire-
gauge) to handle the electrical load that will be
plugged into it.

Appliance Wattage Information

Use table below as a guide to determine how much power
you will need to run appliances using generator.
The values provided in following table are estimates only.
• ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appli-
ance you will be powering. Check labels inside or on
the back of appliance, refer to appliance operating
manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer.
Appliance
Air Conditioner, Central*
Air Conditioner, Window*
Aquarium
Clock Radio
Coffee Maker
Computer, CPU -
Awake / Asleep
Computer, Monitor -
Awake / Asleep
Computer, Laptop
Dehumidifier*
Dishwasher*
Dryer, Electric
Electric Blanket
(Single/Double)
Fan, Ceiling*
Fan, Window*
Furnace*
Hair Dryer
Heater, Portable
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Powering Appliances
Powering Appliances
Typical Running Watts
3500
500-1440
50-1210
10
900-1200
120 / 30 or less
150 / 30 or less
50
785
1200-2400 (using drying
feature greatly increases
energy consumption)
1800-5000
60 / 100
65-175
55-250
*
750
1200-1875
750-1500
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