Using Your Generator - Wen DF8000X 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
Wattage
Capacity
Electronic
Device Wattage
Calculation
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USING YOUR GENERATOR

Generator Running (Rated) Watts
Gasoline: 6500W
LPG: 5850W
What this means:
The generator can produce a maximum of
6500W/5850W on a continuous basis to sup-
ply ongoing power to your electronic devices.
NOTE: Also check the rated amperage for each
outlet and make sure not to overload the indi-
vidual outlets.
Find the wattage information of each device you plan to connect. The information should be
listed on the device or in its instruction manual.
The wattage can be calculated using this equation:
To calculate the total running watts of your
devices:
+ Add up the running wattages of all the
device(s) you plan to connect
= The total running wattage
This wattage should NOT exceed the running
wattage of 6500W/5850W.
It is recommended to maintain a load at or
below 5850W/5265W (90% of the rated
output) 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
capacity of your generator, adjust the load until both wattage requirements are met. Other-
wise you will overload the generator, and cause damage to the engine and your electrical
device(s).
Generator Starting (Surge) Watts
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 8000W/7200W for a short period of
time (seconds) to cover the extra starting
power required by your electronic devices.
Watts = Volts x Amperes
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 surge (starting) wattage
This wattage should NOT exceed the starting
wattage of 8000W/7200W.
Gasoline: 8000W
LPG: 7200W
Table 1 - How to Calculate Wattages