Using Your Generator - Wen DF400iX 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:
Generator
The generator can produce a maximum of
Wattage
3200W / 2900W on a continuous basis to
Capacity
supply ongoing power to your electronic de-
vices.
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 3200W / 2900W
It is recommended to maintain a load at or
below 2880 / 2610W (90% of the rated out-
put) 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

Gasoline: 3200W
LPG: 2900W
listed on the device or in its instruction manual, or you may refer to page 22, Table 2.
The wattage can be calculated using this equation: Watts = Volts x Amperes
GENERATOR STARTING (SURGE) WATTS
Gasoline: 4000W
LPG: 3200W
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 4000W / 3200W 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 4000W / 3200W.
Table 1 - How to Calculate Wattages
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