Using The Generator; Ac Usage - Buffalo Sportsman GEN10K Instruction Manual

USING THE GENERATOR

• USE THIS GENERATOR ONLY OUTDOORS IN NON-CONFINED AREAS. DO NOT SECURE THE GENERATOR WITH A CHAIN OR ROPE, AS
THIS WILL MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Keep at least several feet of clearance on all sides to allow proper ventilation for this generator.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
After the engine has been running for several minutes, electrical devices may be connected to this generator.

AC Usage

Electrical devices running on AC current may be connected according to their wattage requirements. The rated (running) and surge wattage for this
Model GEN10K 10,000 Surge Watts / 7,000 Running Watts Portable Generator is 7,000 and 10,000 respectively.
Model GEN10K Rated (Running) Wattage
Model GEN10K Surge Wattage
The rated (running) wattage corresponds to the maximum wattage a generator can output on a continuous basis.
The surge wattage corresponds to the maximum amount of power a generator can output for a short time. Many electrical devices, such as a
refrigerator, require short bursts of extra power for starting and stopping fan motors, etc., in addition to their listed rated wattage. Motorized devices
typically require more than their rated wattage for startup. The surge wattage ability of a generator allows for this extra power requirement.
The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to a generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself.
To calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices to be connected, look up the rated (running) wattage of each device and add
these numbers together to find the total wattage that all of the devices together will draw from the generator. If the total wattage of the selected
devices exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all of the devices. Select a combination of the electrical devices that will have
a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator.
This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage
equal to or less than the rated wattage of this generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of a
generator.
A device's rated (running) wattage should be listed somewhere on the device itself and/or in its manual. If the wattage specification for a device is not
available, the wattage can be calculated by multiplying the Voltage requirement (120 or 240) by the Amperage drawn.
Or, the wattage required by a device can be estimated by using the following chart. The chart provides only estimates and it is better to know the
exact wattage of each electrical device to be powered by this generator.
Electrical Device
air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP)
airless sprayer (1/3 HP)
coffee maker
computer w/17 inch monitor
deep freezer
electric drill (1/2 HP)
furnace fan blower (1/2 HP)
hot plate
microwave oven (1000 watt)
quartz halogen work light
refrigerator/freezer (18 Cu. Ft.)
saw - circular (7 1/4 inch)
stereo receiver
electric stove - single element
sump pump
television (27 inch color)
well water pump (1/3 HP)
window air conditioner (10000 BTU)
window fan
GEN10K 10,000 Surge Watts/7,000 Running Watts Portable Generator
7,000
10,000
Watts = Volts x Amperes
Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
2500
600
1500
800
500
1000
800
2500
1000
1000
800
1500
450
1500
800
500
1000
1200
300
2500
1200
0
0
Connect electrical devices to this generator
500
according to the following procedure:
1000
1300
Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it
0
has been started.
0
0
Confirm that the electrical device is switched off
1600
prior to plugging it into this generator.
1500
0
0
1200
0
2000
1800
600
15