Generac Power Systems 6500XL 09779-2 Owner's Manual page 10

Generac Portable P roducts 6500XL E xtended LifeGenerator
DON'T OVERLOAD TH E
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.
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
multiply 120Volts times ampere rating to determine
watts (volts x amps = watts).
The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage
listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools,
appliances and motors can usually be found on a data
plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 12 below
as a general reference.
Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, 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 alt other connected loads.
Recreational/Home Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
AM/FM clock radio .................................................................... 5 0
Light bulb .................................................................................... 1 00
Fan................................................................................................ 200
20" color TV .............................................................................. 4 00
*Deep freezer ........................................................................... 5 00
Personal computer and 15" monitor ...................................800
*1/3 hp furnace fan blower .................................................... 8 00
Microwave oven ........................................................................ 8 00
*18 cuft refrigerator ............................................................... 8 00
Sump pump .............................................................................. 1 000
Electric skillet ..........................................................................1250
*Y2 hp water well pump .......................................................1400
*12,000 Btu window air conditioner ................................1400
Space heater ............................................................................1800
Electric water heater ............................................................ 4 000
Professional/Contractor Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
"1/3 hp airless sprayer ............................................................ 6 00
3/8" hammer drill ..................................................................... 6 00
Variable speed Sawzall® ......................................................... 9 60
_/2" power drill ........................................................................1000
Quartz-halogen work light ..................................................1000
Belt sander ............................................................................... 1 200
7 ¼" circular saw ...................................................................1500
7 ¼" worm drive saw ...........................................................1600
*1/2 hp air compressor ........................................................1800
* I 0" power miter saw ...........................................................1800
6" bench grinder ..................................................................... 1 800
*6" table planer .......................................................................1800
* I 0" table/radial arm saw ..................................................... 2 000
Wire feed welder ................................................................... 2 400
* allow 3 times listed watts for starting this device
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