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CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL LOAD
1. With engine at operating temperature and at a stabilized speed, add the electrical load by plugging into the appropriate 120Volt AC or 220Volt AC
generator outlets located on the Front Panel.
2. Keep all appliances turned OFF before connecting to Generator then turn them ON with Generator running.
3. Be sure the Circuit Breaker is in the "ON" position.
NOTE: The engine will speed up and become louder as an electrical load is applied. This is normal and the internal voltage regulator and governor are
functioning as intended.
DANGER! ELECTRICAL HAZARD! SHOCK HAZARD!
- Keep Generator Dry.
- Do Not place generator in a wet area, on wet grass or near standing water.
- Do Not stand on wet grass, or near standing water when operating Generator.
- Do Not expose Generator to rain or allow to become wet. If emergency operation during storm conditions becomes necessary, the use of well secured,
open sided, minimum 8' high, canopy-like structure is acceptable. Do Not remain under canopy with generator running. Be sure hands are dry before
touching generator, cords or connected appliances.
- If using Generator for emergency backup power, the Generator MUST BE isolated from electrical utility power grid. Failure to do so could cause
electrocution of utility workers or neighbors. Consult a licensed electrician to install specialized switching equipment when connecting to house wiring.
- Plug appliances directly into Generator outlet panel or use a heavy-duty, "W-A" or "W" outdoor-rated extension cord rated to accept the total load (in
watts or amps) equal to or exceeding the total of all power demands of appliances in use. All cords must have ground connections.
ELECTRICAL LOADING
The following chart is provided as a guide to average power require-
ments in Watts for some of the most common electrical demand
items that may be used when operating your Eastwood gasoline
powered generator.
Select the items to be powered, add the column "Surge Watts" and
make sure the total DOES NOT exceed the capacity of the generator.
For absolute certainty, check the label on your individual appliances
for actual power requirements.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only "W-A" or "W" designated outdoor-rated extension cords of
maximum length & wire gauge requirements to meet load demands.
Refer to chart at right.
NOTE: Using undersized wire gauge and/or excessive cord lengths
will cause poor appliance performance or possible damage and may
trip generator breaker. Add and calculate total amperage require-
ments needed for appliances to be used. Do Not exceed total allow-
able amperage for generator and extension cords.
10
Appliance/Tool
100 Watt Light Bulb
1/3 HP Sump Pump
18 cu. ft. Refrigerator/Freezer
1/3 HP Well Water Pump
Fluorescent Lamp, 40 Watt
Space Heater
1/2 HP Garage Door Opener
40 Gallon Hot Water Heater
Microwave Oven, 1000 Watt
Electric Range (each burner)
Coffee Maker
Window Air Conditioner, 10,000 BTU
Home Furnace & Blower
Personal Computer
46" TV, LED
1/2 HP Drill
7-1/4" Circular Saw
10" Table Saw
Cord Lengths / Required Wire Gauge
Total Amp
0' to 50'
Demand
0 – 5
16 ga.
5.1 – 8
16 ga.
8.1 –12
14 ga.
12.1 – 15
12 ga.
15 – 20
10 ga.
Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com
Running
Surge Watts
Watts
(Starting)
100
100
800
1200
800
1600
1000
2000
40
40
1500
1500
480
520
4000
4000
1000
1000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1200
1800
800
1300
800
800
500
500
1000
1000
1500
1500
2000
2000
50' to 100'
100' to 150'
16 ga.
12 ga.
14 ga.
10 ga.
12 ga.
N/A
10 ga.
N/A
10 ga.
N/A
150' to 200'
12 ga.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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