Generac Portable Products 1311-0 Owner's Manual page 8

Generac Portable Products 3000 Watt Generator
DON'T OVERLOAD THE
G EN ERATO R
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated
wattage
capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or
connected electrical devices. Observe the following to
prevent overloading the unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs.
The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can
usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the
device.
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine
watts (volts x amps = watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
about three times more watts of power for starting than
for running. This surge of power lasts for only a few
seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow
for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical
devices to connect to your generator. First figure the
watts needed to start the largest motor. Add to that
figure the running watts of all other connected loads.
• Items in the wattage reference guide (Figure 6) are
provided to help you determine how many items the
generator can operate at one time.
Recreational/Home Uses
Tool/Appliance ............................................................ Watts
AM/FM clock radio ................................................................. 50
Lightbulb................................................................................ 100
Fan........................................................................................... 200
20" color TV.......................................................................... 400
*Deep freezer ....................................................................... 500
Personal computer and 15" monitor ............................... 800
"1/3 hp furnace fan blower ................................................ 800
Microwave oven.................................................................... 800
"18 cu ft refrigerator ........................................................... 800
Sump pump.......................................................................... 1000
Electric skillet ...................................................................... 1250
*/2 hp water welt pump.................................................... 1400
* 12,000 Btu window air conditioner ............................. 1400
Spaceheater ........................................................................ 1800
Electric water heater ........................................................ 4000
Professional/Contractor Uses
Tool/Appliance ............................................................ Watts
* 1/3 hp airless sprayer......................................................... 600
3/8" hammer drill ................................................................. 600
Variable speed Sawzalt®..................................................... 960
Y2"power drill .................................................................... 1000
Quartz-halogen work light ............................................... 1000
Belt sander........................................................................... 1200
7 ¼" circular saw ............................................................... 1500
7 ¼" worm drive saw........................................................ 1600
* I '/2 hp air compressor .................................................... 1800
*10" power miter saw....................................................... 1800
6" bench grinder ................................................................. 1800
*6" table planer ................................................................... 1800
* I 0" table/radial arm saw ................................................. 2000
Wire feed welder ............................................................... 2400
*=allow 3 times listedwatts for starting surge
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