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Safe use of portable generators for
W
hile portable power is ideally distributed
through a professionally installed transfer
switch, homeowners can easily and safely
use a smaller output portable generator to power
essential home appliances.
Power management tips
During power outages, the first priority is to
provide sufficient light for the safety of
your family. If power is out for several
hours, you will want to power your refrigerator
and freezer to ensure that no food spoilage occurs.
Remember that it is not necessary to continually
power these appliances if your generator has a
small power output. Power management will
allow you to utilize a small generator to power
several appliances safely.
Portable generators over 1000 watts can be used to
power microwave ovens, as well as toaster ovens and
other electrical cooking devices, for meal preparation.
The Honda EU3000is or Handi EU3000i inverter
generators are ideal for customers who do not have
240-volt requirements.
What is a Transfer Switch?
A transfer switch installs near your breaker box and
provides a safe way to connect and use a generator with
selected circuits inside your home or building. It's also
essential to prevent power from energizing lines outside
your home where power company workers might be
performing service.
Honda offers two types of transfer switches, manual and
"smart." Both work with a single, heavy-duty cable to
connect the generator to the house or building. Manual types
can transfer power with a large, single master breaker,
and other versions use individual breakers. The "smart"
switch or UTS (Universal Transfer Switch) is a digitally-
controlled and programmable system. After being connected
* Never run a generator in a closed, or even partly closed area where people may be present. Generator exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness or death.
Keep the generator at least 10 Feet (3.05 Meters) away from any building or other equipment during operation.
H o m e
home power
T r a n s f e r
B a c k u p
backup.
The Honda EU6500is is a great choice for homeowners
with larger power requirements such as deep well water
pumps. This generator is also the top model offered with
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the HP
S (Honda Portable Power Systems), that includes
a programmable Universal Transfer Switch that
automatically directs power to priority circuits
in your home. A qualified electrician should
professionally install any home backup system
utilizing a portable generator and manual
or automatic transfer switch. Never run a
generator in a closed or even partly closed area.
Contact your nearest Honda dealer or qualified
electrician to help determine the best backup power
options for your home.
Once you master the art of "power management,"
you will discover that a smaller portable generator can
safely provide many of the conveniences you count on
every day. And when the power comes back on,
you will be able to take and use your generator
at the park, at the lake, on the boat and tailgating
before the big game, as well as many other applications
around the home.
S w i t c h
to the generator, the UTS is fully automatic. Its key feature
is automatic load shedding, which lets you set which circuits
have priority. For additional information on UTS transfer
switches and the Honda HP
visit our website at www.honda.com.
Why a Transfer Switch?
Often required by local electrical codes, a transfer switch
provides a safe and convenient method of connecting an
outdoor generator to a home or building. A transfer switch
completely isolates the generator's power to selected circuits.
This prevents the generator's power from going outside the
house or building, which could damage property and
possibly injure or kill power company workers servicing
nearby lines.
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