ACDelco AC-G0002 Instruction Manual page 16

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, i.e., no more than 3000 for this ACDelco Model AC-G0002 3500 Surge
Watts / 3000 Running Watts Portable 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 or 240) by the Amperage drawn.
Or, the wattage required by a device can be estimated by using the following chart (see Figure 7). 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 HP)
air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP)
airless sprayer (1/3 HP)
box fan
clock radio AM/FM
coffee maker
computer w/17 inch monitor
deep freezer
electric drill (1/2 HP)
DVD/CD player or VCR
furnace fan blower (1/2 HP)
garage door opener (1/2 HP)
hot plate
light bulb (75 watt)
microwave oven (1000 watt)
quartz halogen work light
refrigerator/freezer (18 Cu. Ft.)
saw - circular (7 1/4 inch)
saw - miter (10 inch)
saw - radial arm
saw - reciprocating
saw - table/radial (10 inch)
security system
stereo receiver
electric stove - single element
sump pump
table planer (6 inch)
television (27 inch color)
electric water heater (40 gallon)
well water pump (1/3 HP)
window air conditioner (10000 BTU)
window fan
Figure 7 - Estimated wattage requirements for common electrical devices.
Connect electrical devices to this generator according to the following procedure:
1. Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started.
2. Confirm that the electrical device is switched off prior to plugging it into this generator.
Model AC-G0002 3500 Surge Watts / 3000 Running Watts Portable Generator
Watts = Volts x Amperes
Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
1500
2500
600
300
300
1500
800
500
1000
100
800
480
2500
75
1000
1000
800
1500
1800
2000
960
2000
180
450
1500
800
1800
500
4000
1000
1200
300
3000
2500
1200
600
0
0
0
500
1000
0
1300
520
0
0
0
0
1600
1500
1800
2000
1040
2000
0
0
0
1200
1800
0
0
2000
1800
600
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