Wattagereferenceguide; Beforestarting The Generator; Connectinglp Fueltank - Generac Power Systems LP Series Owner's Manual

2.5 WATTAGE R EFERENCE GUIDE
Device ................................... RunningWatts
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu).......................... 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu).......................... 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu).......................... 6000
Battery Charger(20 Amp) .............................. 500
Belt Sander (3") .................................... 1000
Chain Saw ........................................ 1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2") ........................... 800 to 1000
*Clothes Dryer (Electric) ............................. 5750
*Clothes Dryer (Gas) ................................. 700
*Clothes Washer ................................... 1150
CoffeeMaker ...................................... 1750
*Compressor (1 HP)................................. 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP) ............................... 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP) ............................... 1400
Curling Iron......................................... 700
*Dehumidifier ....................................... 650
Disc Sander (9").................................... 1200
EdgeTrimmer....................................... 500
Electric Blanket...................................... 400
Electric Nail Gun.................................... 1200
Electric Range(per element)........................... 1500
Electric Skillet...................................... 1250
*Freezer ............................................ 700
*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP) ................................ 875
*Garage Door Opener............................ 500 to 750
Hair Dryer......................................... 1200
Hand Drill .................................... 250 to 1100
HedgeTrimmer...................................... 450
Impact Wrench...................................... 500
Iron.............................................. 1200
*Jet Pump ......................................... 800
Lawn Mower....................................... 1200
Light Bulb.......................................... 1O0
Microwave Oven............................... 700 to 1000
*Milk Cooler....................................... 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace................................. 300
Oil FiredSpace Heater (140,000 Btu) ..................... 400
Oil FiredSpace Heater (85,000 Btu) ...................... 225
Oil FiredSpace Heater (30,000 Btu) ...................... 150
*Paint Sprayer,Airless (1/3 HP) ......................... 600
PaintSprayer,Airless (handheld) . ........................ 150
Radio ......................................... 50 to 200
*Refrigerator........................................ 700
Slow Cooker........................................ 200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) ........................ 2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) ........................... 2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP).......................... 1500
*Sump Pump ................................. 800 to 1050
*Table Saw (10") ............................. 1750 to 2000
Television..................................... 200 to 500
Toaster..................................... 1000 to 1650
WeedTrimmer ...................................... 500
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.
2.6 BEFORE S TARTING THE GENERATOR
Prior to operatingthe generator,engineoil and LP fuel will needto
be added,as follows:
2.6.1 AOO/NG ENGINE OIL
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API)
Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating
temperature(also see chart).
• Above40° F,use SAE30
• Below 40° F and down to 10° F,use 10W-30
• Below 10° F,use synthetic5W-30
°F =20 =10 0 10 20 32 40 60
'c4'o -2'0 -lo 0 lo 2o
Temperature Range of Expected Use
80 100
,&CAUTION!
_t ny attempt to start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
1. Place generatoron a levelsurface (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil
level. Be careful not to over fill.
5. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
6. Checkengine oil levelbefore starting eachtime thereafter.
2.6.2 CONNECTING LPFUELTANK
Do not use or store LP cylinder in a building,
garage or enclosed area except as authorized
by NFPA 58 or B149.2 (in Canada).
Do not check for leaks with a match or flame.
,_The cylinder valve should be left off (closed)
when the generator is not in use.
NOTE:
Regulator inlet pressurerangefrom LPtank is : 30 to 100 psi.