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SECTION 4:
Electrical Connection
4.1 Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts
necessary for your purposes.
See Section 4.5 for Wattage Reference Guide.
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
a. Add this number to the number calculated in step
b. Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start
4.2 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
4.3 Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up a few minutes after
starting.
some electric driven equipment. Following the steps
listed under "Power Management" will guarantee that
only one device will be starting at a time.
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