Ariens 5000 Watt Generator Operator's Manual page 12

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS
It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting.
This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or
reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements
of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
NOTICE:
Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into
this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and
+/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional load
plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line conditioner is recom-
mended for some solid state applications.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
See Figure 2.
The 20 amp, 120 volt receptacles on the generator are protect-
ed by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which guards
against the hazards of ground fault currents. An example of
ground fault current is the current that would flow through a
person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and,
at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such
as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
GFCI receptacles do not protect against short circuits, over-
loads, or shocks.
The GFCI receptacles can be tested with the TEST and
RESET buttons.
To test:
 Depress the TEST button. This should cause the Reset
button to pop out.
 To restore power, depress the RESET button.
Perform this test monthly to ensure proper operation of the
GFCI. If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from
the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use.
ELECTRICAL
Running Watts
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
Watts Required to Start Motor
Universal
N/A
600
800
950
1000
1200
N/A
GENERATOR CAPACITY
Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run-
ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power
at the same time. Follow these simple steps.
1. Select the items you will power at the same time.
2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This
is the amount of power the generator must produce to
keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart
at right.
3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.
Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start
electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular
saw or refrigerator. Because not all motors start at the
same time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding
only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to
the total rated watts from step 2.
8 — English
Capacitor Split Phase
850
850
1050
1350
1800
2600
3300
1200
2050
2400
2700
3600
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