Chicago Electric 96898 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 16

2. WARNING! Connect 120V AC appliances, tools, and equipment only to the two
20 VAC Outlets. Connect 240 AC appliances, tools, and equipment only to the
one 240 VAC Outlet. Connect 2V DC appliances, tools, and equipment only to
the 2 VDC Charging Terminal. (See Figure B.)
3. CAUTION! Never exceed the rated capacity for this Generator, as serious dam-
age to the Generator and/or appliances, tools, and equipment could result from
an overload. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calcu-
lated when matching this Generator's wattage capacity to the appliance, tool, or
equipment.
4. Most appliances, tools, and equipment will list on the motor nameplate the start-
ing and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula
to convert voltage and amperage to wattage:
Volts x amps = watts (example: 120 volts x 3 amps = 360 watts)
5. To determine the approximate wattage requirement for most appliances, tools,
and equipment with "inductive" type motors, multiply the wattage that was calcu-
lated by 2 times to assure adequate Generator capacity.
6. note: The starting and running wattage for "resistant" loads are the same.
Example: a 00 Watt light bulb requires only 00 Watts to start. Most resistant
loads will be listed in wattage.
7. Always power the item that has the largest electric draw first. Then, plug in other
appliances, tools, and equipment one at a time.
a. Connect "inductive" load appliances, tools, and equipment first. Inductive
loads consist of small hand tools and some small appliances. Connect the
items that require the most wattage first.
b. Connect any lights next.
c. Voltage sensitive appliances, tools, and equipment should be the last to be
connected to the Generator. Plug voltage sensitive items such as T. V.'s,
VCR's, microwaves, and cordless telephones into a UL listed voltage surge
protector (not included). Then, connect the UL Listed surge protector into the
Generator.
8. Failure to connect and operate appliances, tools, and equipment in this sequence
can cause damage to the Generator, appliances, tools, and equipment and will
void the warranty on this Generator.
9. Once the Engine is running, simply connect the 20 volt appliances, tools, and
equipment into the 20 VAC Outlets. Connect a 240 volt appliance, tool, or
equipment into the 240 VAC Outlet. Or connect a 2 volt appliance, tool, or
equipment into the 2 VDC Charging Terminal.
SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6