Don't Overload Generator; Wattage Reference Guide - Pulsar PG2000iS Operator's Manual

Don't Overload Generator

Make sure you can supply enough rated watts for all electronic devices connected to the generator. Rated watts refer to
the power a generator must supply to keep a device running. Surge watts refer to the power a generator must supply to
start an electronic device. This power surge for starting a device usually lasts between 2-3 seconds but this additional
output must be taken into account when selecting the electronic devices you plan to attach to the generator. To prevent
overloading the generator take the following steps:
1. Add up the total rated wattage of all electronic devices that will be connected to the generator simultaneously.
2. Estimate surge watts by adding the item(s) with the highest output (it is unnecessary to calculate the surge output for all
devices as they should be connected one at a time).
3. Add the Surge Watts to the total Rated Watts in step 1. Keep total load within generator's power capacity.
(Wattages listed are just approximations. Check electronic device for actual wattage)
Essentials
75W Light Bulbs
18 CU Ft Refrigerator / Freezer
Furnace Fan (⅓ HP)
Sump Pump (⅓ HP)
Water Pump (⅓ HP)
Heating/Cooling
Table Fan
Electric Blanket
Space Heater
Kitchen
Blender
Toaster (2 slice)
Coffee Maker
Electric Range (1 element)
Dishwasher
Laundry Room
Iron
Washing Machine
Gas Clothes Dryer
OPERATION

Wattage Reference Guide

Rated Watts Surge Watts
75 each 75 each
800 2200
800 2350
1000 2000
1000 3000
650 800
800 2000
400 400
1800 1800
300 900
1000 1600
1500 1500
1500 1500
1500 3000
1200 1200
1150 3400
700 2500
Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Curling Iron
Family Room
X-Box or Play Station
AM/FM Radio
VCR
Color TV (27")
Fax Machine
Personal Computer (17" Monitor)
Laser Printer
Copy Machine
Power Tools
1000W Quartz Halogen Work Light
Airless Sprayer (⅓ HP)
Reciprocity Saw
Circular Saw (7 ¼")
Mitar Saw (10")
Table/Radial Arm Saw
Electric Drill (½ HP, 5.4 Amps)
17
Rated Watts Surge Watts
1250 0
1500 0
40 0
100 100
100 100
500 500
65 0
800 0
950 0
1600 0
1000 0
600 1200
960 0
1400 2300
1800 1800
2000 2000
600 900