DUROMAX XP6500E Owner's Manualanual page 14

Gasoline powered generator
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If these specifications are not available you may estimate the Watts required by your device
by using the chart in figure 10.
Tool or Appliance
Electric water heater (40 gal)
Hot plate
Saw-radial arm
Electric stove
Saw-circular
Air compressor (1HP)
Window air conditioner
Saw-miter
Microwave
Well water pump
Reciprocating saw
Sump pump
Refrigerator freezer
Furnace blower
Computer
Electric drill
Television
Deep freezer
Garage door opener
Stereo
Box fan
Clock radio
Security system
DVD player/VCD
Common light bulb
Figure 10- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices.
Once you have found the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device, add these
numbers to find the total rated wattage you wish to draw from the generator. If this number
exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all these devices, Select a
combination of electrical devices, which has a total rated wattage lower than or equal to the
rated wattage of the generator.
CAUTION -
The generator can run at its surge wa ttage capacity for only a short time.
Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equa l to or less than the rated
wattage of the generator. Never connect device s requiring a rated wattag e equal to the surge
wattage of the generator.
NOTE:
The above wattage figures are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your
electrical device before consulting this chart.
Rated (Running) Watts
4000
2500
2000
1500
1500
1500
1200
1200
1000
1000
960
800
800
800
800
600
500
500
480
400
300
300
180
100
75
Additional Surge Watts
0
0
2000
0
1500
3000
1800
1800
2000
1500
1040
1200
1200
1300
0
900
0
800
600
0
600
0
0
0
0

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