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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, i.e., no more than 5000 for this ACDelco Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge
Output / 5000 Running Watts Portable 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.
Watts = Volts x Amperes
Or, the wattage required by a device can be estimated by using the following chart (see Figure 7). 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 Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
air compressor (1 HP) 1500 3000
air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP) 2500 2500
airless sprayer (1/3 HP) 600 1200
box fan 300 600
clock radio AM/FM 300 0
coffee maker 1500 0
computer w/17 inch monitor 800 0
deep freezer 500 500
electric drill (1/2 HP) 1000 1000
DVD/CD player or VCR 100 0
furnace fan blower (1/2 HP) 800 1300
garage door opener (1/2 HP) 480 520
hot plate 2500 0
light bulb (75 watt) 75 0
microwave oven (1000 watt) 1000 0
quartz halogen work light 1000 0
refrigerator/freezer (18 Cu. Ft.) 800 1600
saw - circular (7 1/4 inch) 1500 1500
saw - miter (10 inch) 1800 1800
saw - radial arm 2000 2000
saw - reciprocating 960 1040
saw - table/radial (10 inch) 2000 2000
security system 180 0
stereo receiver 450 0
electric stove - single element 1500 0
sump pump 800 1200
table planer (6 inch) 1800 1800
television (27 inch color) 500 0
electric water heater (40 gallon) 4000 0
well water pump (1/3 HP) 1000 2000
window air conditioner (10000 BTU) 1200 1800
window fan 300 600
Figure 7 - Estimated wattage requirements for common electrical devices.
Connect electrical devices to this generator according to the following procedure:
1. Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started.
2. Confirm that the electrical device is switched off prior to plugging it into this generator.
Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Portable Generator
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