Wen 56877 Owner's Manual page 23

When the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device has been determined, add these
numbers to find the total rated wattage needed. 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 wattage capacity for only a short time.
Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated
wattage of the generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge
wattage of the generator. This can trip the circuit protectors (circuit breakers).
tool or appliance
electric water heater (40 gal)
hot plate
saw- radial arm
electric stove (each element)
saw- circular
air compressor (1 HP)
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/ VCR
common light bulb
NOTE: The above wattage figures are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical
Figure 14- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices.
Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator,
connect these devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off. NOTE: Be sure to attach appliances
to the correct receptacles (outlets). Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz loads only
to the 120 Volt receptacles. Connect 240/120 Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads with a NEMA
L14-30 plug only to the 240/120 Volt receptacle See Figure 15 for a depiction of each of these
receptacles.
rated (running) Watts
4000
2500
2000
1500-2800
1500
1500
1200
1200
1000
1000
960
800
800
800
800
600
500
500
480
400
300
300
180
100
75
device before consulting this chart.
20
additional surge Watts
0
0
2000
0
1500
3000
1800
1200
0
1000
1040
1200
1200
1300
0
900
0
500
0
0
600
0
0
0
0