Using The Generator; Ac Usage - Sportsman GEN4000DF Instruction Manual

USING THE GENERATOR

• USE THIS GENERATOR ONLY OUTDOORS IN NON-CONFINED AREAS. DO NOT SECURE THE GENERATOR WITH A CHAIN OR ROPE, AS
THIS WILL MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Keep at least several feet of clearance on all sides to allow proper ventilation for this generator.
After the engine has been running for several minutes, electrical devices may be connected to this generator.

AC Usage

Electrical devices running on AC current may be connected according to their wattage requirements.
Rated (Running) Wattage
Surge Wattage
The rated (running) wattage corresponds to the maximum wattage a generator can output on a continuous basis.
The surge wattage corresponds to the maximum amount of power a generator can output for a short time. Many electrical devices, such as a
refrigerator, require short bursts of extra power for starting and stopping fan motors, etc., in addition to their listed rated wattage. Motorized devices
typically require more than their rated wattage for startup. The surge wattage ability of a generator allows for this extra power requirement.
The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to a generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself.
To calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices to be connected, look up the rated (running) wattage of each device and add
these numbers together to find the total wattage that all of the devices together will draw from the generator. If the total wattage of the selected
devices exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all of the devices. Select a combination of the electrical devices that will have
a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator.
This 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 this generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of a
generator.
A device's rated (running) wattage should be listed somewhere on the device itself and/or in its manual. If the wattage specification for a device is not
available, the wattage can be calculated by multiplying the Voltage requirement (120) by the Amperage drawn.
Watts = Volts x Amperes
Or, the wattage required by a device can be estimated by using the following chart. The chart provides only estimates and it is better to know the
exact wattage of each electrical device to be powered by this generator.
Electrical Device
air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP)
airless sprayer (1/3 HP)
coffee maker
computer w/17 inch monitor
deep freezer
electric drill (1/2 HP)
furnace fan blower (1/2 HP)
hot plate
microwave oven (1000 watt)
quartz halogen work light
refrigerator/freezer (18 Cu. Ft.)
saw - circular (7 1/4 inch)
stereo receiver
electric stove - single element
sump pump
television (27 inch color)
well water pump (1/3 HP)
window air conditioner (10000 BTU)
window fan
GEN4000DF Portable Dual Fuel Generator
3500
4000
* SURGE WATTS / RUNNING WATTS MAY BE REDUCED BY 10%
WHEN USING PROPANE FUEL VS USING GASOLINE.
Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
2500
600
1500
800
500
1000
800
2500
1000
1000
800
1500
450
1500
800
500
1000
1200
300
2500
1200
0
0
Connect only electrical devices that are in good
500
working order. Faulty devices or power cords
1000
present the risk of electrical shock. Immediately
1300
turn off and disconnect any device that
0
commences to operate abnormally, sluggish or
0
abruptly stops. Determine if the problem was the
0
device or the rated load capacity of this generator
1600
has been exceeded.
1500
0
0
1200
NOTE: Plug appliances into the correct outlet. Connect
0
standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz loads to the 120
2000
Volt outlet. Connect 12 Volt, DC loads to the 12 Volt
1800
outlet.
600
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