Winnebago Ultimate Advantage Owner's Manual page 80

SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Generator
Switch
and Hourmeter
5. Allow the generator to stabilize running
before turning on appliances.
6. Apply electrical loads. Refer to SPECIFI-
CATIONS section of generator manual for
generator set output and performance
ratings. Then refer to the following chart to
aid in determining appliance usage during
generator operation.
CAUTION
Continuous generator overloading
can cause high operating tempera-
tures that can damage the generator
windings. Keep the electrical loads
within the generator wattage rating.
6-8
Approximate Power Requirements of
Common Appliances
Appliance or Tool
Vacuum cleaner
Coffee Maker
Hair dryer
Electric clothes iron
Electric blanket
Television
Electric drill
Air conditioner
Microwave Oven
Stopping The Generator
1. Shut off electrical equipment to remove load.
Allow generator to run for 3 to 5 minutes to
cool down.
2. Press the generator switch into the OFF posi-
tion and hold until the generator comes to a
complete halt.
Generator Hourmeter
This meter is located on the monitor panel. It
registers the total number of hours that the gen-
erator has been operated. Refer to the hourmeter
to determine when periodic maintenance is due
and to record services which have been per-
formed.
NOTE: While the generator is running it is nor-
mal for the hourmeter to make a periodic
"ticking" sound.
Approximate Power
Consumption
(Watts/Amps)
200-500W/1.7-4.3A
550-700W/4.8-6.1A
800-1500W/7.0-13.0A
500-1200W/4.3-10.4A
50-200W/0.4-1.7A
80-100W/0.7A
250-750W/2.2-6.5A
1400-2000W/13-19A
700-1500W/6.0-13.0A