AAVIX A112003 Owner's Manual page 21

minutes to stabilize the speed and
voltage output.
CAUTION:
with the markings on the panel before
connecting electrical devices.
Connect electrical devices running on
AC current according to their wattage
requirements. The chart shows the
rated and surge wattage of the
generator.
The rated (running) wattage is the
wattage the generator can produce on
a continuous basis.
The surge wattage is the maximum
amount of power the generator can
produce for an extremely short period
of time (seconds). Many electrical
devices such as refrigerators require
short bursts of extra power in addition
to the rated wattage listed by the
device to start their motors. The surge
wattage ability of the generator covers
this extra power requirement.
Item (Running)
Wattage
A112003
Generator Wattage
The total running wattage requirement
of the electrical devices connected to
the generator should not exceed the
rated wattage of the generator itself.
To calculate the total wattage
requirement of the electrical devices
Become familiar
Rated
Surge
Wattage
2800 3000
you plan to connect, find the rated (or
running) wattage of each device. This
number should be listed somewhere on
the device or in its instruction manual.
If this wattage cannot be found,
calculate it by multiplying the Voltage
requirement by the Amperage drawn:
Watts = Volts x Amperes
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 have a total
rated wattage lower than or equal to
the rated wattage of the generator.
CAUTION:
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).
NOTE: Check the wattage on the
electrical device. Once the electrical
devices that will be powered by the
generator have been determined,
connect these devices according to the
following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device, making
sure that the device is turned off.
2. Check the overload light and power
The generator can
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