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GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts Portable Generator 14
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.
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 GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts / 1500 Running Watts Portable Generator is 1,500 and 1,850 respectively.
Model GEN1850 Rated (Running) Wattage 1500
Model GEN1850 Surge Wattage 1850
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.
Watts = Volts x Amperes
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 Rated (Running) Watts Additional Surge Watts
air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP) 2500 2500
airless sprayer (1/3 HP) 600 1200
coffee maker 1500 0
computer w/17 inch monitor 800 0
deep freezer 500 500
electric drill (1/2 HP) 1000 1000
furnace fan blower (1/2 HP) 800 1300
hot plate 2500 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
stereo receiver 450 0
electric stove - single element 1500 0
sump pump 800 1200
television (27 inch color) 500 0
well water pump (1/3 HP) 1000 2000
window air conditioner (10000 BTU) 1200 1800
window fan 300 600
Connect electrical devices to this generator
according to the following procedure:
Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it
has been started.
Confirm that the electrical device is switched off
prior to plugging it into this generator.