Stopping The Engine; Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Power Management - Champion 40026 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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stopping the Engine

1 . Turn off and unplug all electrical loads . Never start or
stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in
or turned on .
2 . Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator .
3 . Turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position .
4 . Turn the fuel valve to the "Off" position .

do Not Overload Generator

Capacity

Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes .
1 . Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time .
2 . Total the running watts of these items . This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running .
3 . Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identified in step 1 . Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2 . Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment . Following the steps listed under "Power
Management" will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time .

Power Management

Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1 . Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2 . Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize .
3 . Plug in and turn on the first item . It is best to attach
the item with the largest load first .
4 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
5 . Plug in and turn on the next item .
6 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
7 . Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item .
NOTE
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator .

Wattage Reference Chart

Use the chart to determine approximate wattage
requirements for your equipment .
CAuTION
Exceeding specified load capacity can result in
damage to the generator .
To determine total wattage necessary to power a
device, ADD Running Watts to Starting Watts. (A+B)
Item
Essentials
Light Bulb 100W
Refrigerator/Freezer
Freezer
Sump Pump
Well Pump 1 HP
Water Heater
Security System
AM/FM Radio
Garage Door Opener 1/2 HP
Battery Charger 12V DC
Heating/Cooling
Air Conditioner 12000 BTU
Fan
Furnace Fan 1/3 HP
Home Appliances
Microwave 1000W
Electric Range - One Element
Electric Skillet
Coffee Maker
Clothes Washer
Entertainment
CD/DVD Player / VCR
Stereo Receiver
Television 27"
PC with 15" Monitor
Belt Sander 3"
Bench Grinder 6"
Circular Saw
Compressor 1 1/2 HP
Edge Trimmer
Hand Drill 1/2"
Lawn Mower
Paint Sprayer
Table Saw
OPERATION
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