Honda EM5500CX Owner's Manual page 33

Make sure the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not
exceed that of the generator. Never exceed the maximum power
rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and maximum
may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
Substantial overloading will switch OFF the circuit breaker.
Exceeding the time limit for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading the generator may not switch the circuit breaker or DC
circuit protector OFF, but will shorten the service life of the
generator.
Limit operation requiring maximum power to 30 minutes.
Maximum power is:
EM3100CX:
EM4500CX·4500CXS:
EM5500CX·5500CXS:
For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power.
Rated power is:
EM3100CX:
EM4500CX·4500CXS:
EM5500CX·5500CXS:
In either case, the total power requirements (VA) of all appliances
connected must be considered.
Most appliance motors require more than their rated wattage for
startup.
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3.1 kVA
4.5 kVA
5.5 kVA
2.8 kVA
4.0 kVA
5.0 kVA