Generac Power Systems 5500XL Owner's Manual page 11

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator
DON'T OVERLOAD THE
GENERATOR
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage
capacity can result in damageto the generator and/or
connected electrical devices. Observe the following to
prevent overloading the unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lightscan be taken from light bulbs.
The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can
usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the
device.
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine
watts (volts x amps = watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
about three times more watts of power for starting than
for running. This surge of power lastsfor only a few
seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow
for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical
devices to connect to your generator. First figure the
watts needed to start the largest motor. Add to that
figure the running watts of all other connected loads.
• Items in the wattage reference guide (Figure 12) are
provided to help you to determine how many items the
generator can operate at one time.
Recreational/Home Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
AM/FM clock radio ..................................................................... 5 0
Light bulb .................................................................................... 1 00
Fan................................................................................................ 200
20" color TV .............................................................................. 400
*Deep freezer ............................................................................ 5 00
Personal computer and 15" monitor ................................... 8 00
*1/3 hp furnace fan blower ..................................................... 8 00
Microwave oven ........................................................................ 800
*18 cuft refrigerator ............................................................... 8 00
Sump pump ..............................................................................1000
Electric skillet ..........................................................................1250
*Y2 hp water well pump ........................................................1400
* 12,000 Btu window air conditioner .................................1400
Space heater ............................................................................1800
Electric water heater ............................................................. 4 000
Professional/C ontractor Uses
Tool/Appliance .................................................... Watts
"1/3 hp airless sprayer ............................................................. 6 00
3/8" hammer drill ..................................................................... 6 00
Variable speed Sawzalt® .......................................................... 9 60
Y2" power drill .........................................................................1000
Quartz-halogen work light...................................................1000
Belt sander ............................................................................... 1 200
7 ¼" circular saw ...................................................................1500
7 ¼" worm drive saw............................................................1600
*1 Y2 hp air compressor ........................................................1800
* I0" power miter saw ...........................................................IB00
6" bench grinder .....................................................................IB00
"6" table planer .......................................................................1800
*10" table/radial arm saw ..................................................... 2 000
Wire feed welder ................................................................... 2 400
* allow 3 times listed watts for starting this device
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