General Storage Guidelines; Electrical Loads And Guidelines; Generator Designed Performance Guidelines - Chicago Electric 39321 User Manual

GENERATOR CAN CAUSE
GENERATOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Compressed air (max. 25 psi) may be used to blow
loose dirt and dust from your generator. DO NOT
DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY INTO ANY
OPENING IN THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE.

Use a dampened cloth to wipe clean exterior
surfaces.

Use a soft bristle brush to clean/ loosen heavy dirt, oil
or grease deposits.

NEVER insert rags, tools or any device into the
generator or engine openings.

GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES

WARNING: GASOLINE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE.
DO NOT STORE YOUR GENSET IN ANY AREA
THAT IS INDOORS OR IN POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS. GASOLINE FUMES CAN IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE
OF ANY OPEN FLAME, PILOT LIGHT, CLOTHES DRYER,
WATER HEATER, ETC.

Your generator should be started and operated for
several minutes at least every 30 days.

If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days,
follow the storage recommendations within the engine
documentation.

NOTE: A fuel shut-off valve is positioned at the base
of the fuel tank. The valve should be closed during
storage periods.

ELECTRICAL LOADS AND GUIDELINES

Your generator set is designed to power electrical
apparatuses within the electrical power output limitations
of the generator. Please note that any generator overload
can cause serious problems/damage to your generator.
Additionally, apparatuses with electrical motors can
require higher wattage requirements at start-up than when
running. Some electric motors require as much as 2.5
times the rated wattage at start-up. Although the start-up
wattage requirements for electric motors lasts only a few
seconds, great care must be taken in connecting loads to
your generator so as not to overload the generator. Refer
to the label on each electrical apparatus to determine the
wattage requirements of that apparatus. THE TOTAL
WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL POWERED
APPARATUSES (INCLUDING START-UP LOADS)
MUST NEVER EXCEED THE CONTINUOUS RATING
OF YOUR GENERATOR, CORRECTED TO THE
ACTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THE
OPERATING SITE.
As a reference only, Table 1 below shows some general
wattage requirements for several common electrical
devices. This chart is intended as a guide only. The actual
total wattage should be determined by referring to the
actual labels on each of the powered electrical devices.
ELECTRICAL SHORTS,
6
Table 1 GENERAL WATTAGE GUIDE
Item
Air Conditioner (12000 Btu) (*)....................... 1750
Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*)............................ 1400
Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*)............................ 1800
Air Compressor (1 hp) (*) .............................. 2000
Battery Charger (25A)..................................... 600
Belt Sander (3" belt)..................................... 1000
Circle Saw (6 ½")................................... 825-1050
Coffee Maker ........................................ 900-1100
Edger (lawn) ................................................. 550
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) (*)................................ 1200
Hot Plate (single)......................................... 1500
Impact wrench............................................... 600
Light Bulb............................................Bulb rated
Nail Gun..................................................... 1200
Microwave .................................................... 750
Paint Sprayer (1/3 hp) (*) ................................ 650
Paint Sprayer, hand-airless ............................. 175
Radio.......................................................50-200
Refrigerator (*) .............................................. 600
Table Saw (10") (*)....................................... 2000
Television............................................... 250-550
Weed Trimmer .............................................. 500
Note: (*) Items allow 2.5 times the listed wattage
for starting.
GENERATOR DESIGNED
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
This electrical generator is designed to produce electrical
energy for the purpose of powering lights, power tools,
appliances and motor loads within the intended design
constraints of the generator. The generator is designed to
produce single-phase electrical power at 120 or 120/ 240
VAC. This generator is not intended for installation in RV
or motorhome applications.
Specifications for your generator are listed in Table 2
Performance Specifications.
Table 2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
38862 120 VAC
(Single Phase) 22 Amps @ 120 VAC
38863 120/240 VAC
(Single Phase) 25.8 Amps @ 120 VAC
12.9 Amps @ 240 VAC
39408 120/240 VAC
(Single Phase) 31.2 Amps @ 120 VAC
15.6 Amps @ 240 VAC
39321 120/240 VAC
(Single Phase) 36 Amps @ 120 VAC
18 Amps @ 240 VAC
Table 3
SKU Number
38862 Honda GX 160
38863 Honda GX 200
39408 Honda GX 240
39321 Honda GX 270
Running Watts
The Performance
2600 Watts 3100 Watts
25.8 Amps @ 120 VAC
3100 Watts 3600 Watts
30 Amps @ 120 VAC
15 Amps @ 240 VAC
3750 Watts 4500 Watts
37.5 Amps @ 120 VAC
18.8 Amps @ 240 VAC
4400 Watts 5000 Watts
41.6 Amps @ 120 VAC
20.8 Amps @ 240 VAC
Engine Type
Engine HP
5.5hp
6.5hp
8.0hp
9.0hp