Using Your Generator - Wen 56225i Instruction Manual

CALCULATING THE WATTAGE OF YOUR DEVICE(S)
Connect electrical devices running on AC current according to their wattage requirements. Calculate the total run-
ning wattage and starting wattage of the device(s) you wish to connect, and MAKE SURE that they are within the
capacity of your generator and the capacity of each individual outlet.
GENERATOR RUNNING (RATED) WATTS
What this means:
The generator can produce a maximum of
Generator
1800W on a continuous basis to supply on-
Wattage
going power to your electronic devices.
Capacity
NOTE: Also check the rated amperage for
each outlet and make sure not to overload
the individual outlets.
Find the wattage information of each device you plan to connect. The information should be
To calculate the total running watts of your
devices:
+ Add up the running wattages of all the
device(s) you plan to connect.
Electronic
= The total running (rated) wattage.
Device
Wattage
This wattage should NOT exceed the run-
Calculation
ning wattage of 1800W.
It is recommended to maintain a load at or
below 1620W (90% of the rated output) to
ensure steady voltage output and to prolong
the generator's lifespan.
If any of either of the total calculated running watts or starting watts is higher than the capac-
ity of your generator, adjust the load until both wattage requirements are met. Otherwise you
will overload the generator, and cause damage to the engine and your electrical device(s).

USING YOUR GENERATOR

1800W
listed on the device or in its instruction manual, or you may refer to page 18, Table 2.
The wattage can be calculated using this equation: Watts = Volts x Amperes
GENERATOR STARTING (SURGE) WATTS
2250W
What this means:
Some devices such as box fans require short
bursts of extra power in addition to the rated
wattage listed by the device to start their mo-
tors.
The generator can produce a maximum watt-
age of 2250W for a short period of time
(seconds) to cover the extra starting power
required by your electronic devices.
To calculate the total starting watts of your
devices:
+ Add up the total running wattage of all the
device(s) you plan to connect.
+ Add the single highest ADDITIONAL start-
ing wattage out of the device(s) you plan to
connect.
= The total starting (surge) wattage.
This wattage should NOT exceed the starting
wattage of 2250W.
Table 1 - How to Calculated Wattages
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