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Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
9
DONT OVERLOAD THE
GENERATOR
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage
capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or
connected electrical devices. Observe the following,
to prevent overloading the unit:
Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to
be connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generators wattage capacity.
The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and
motors can usually be found on a data plate or
decal affixed to the device.
If the appliance, tool or motor does not give
wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to
determine watts (volts x amps = watts).
Some electric motors, such as induction types,
require about three times more watts of power for
starting than for running. This surge of power lasts
for only a few seconds when starting such motors.
Be sure you allow for this high starting wattage
when selecting electrical devices to connect to your
generator. First figure the watts needed to start the
largest motor. Add to that figure the running watts of
all other connected loads.
Items in the wattage reference guide (Figure 10)
are provided to help you to determine how many
items the generator can operate at one time.
RUNNING WATTS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)......................................1700
Battery Charger (20 amp).............................................500
Belt Sander (3) ..........................................................1000
Chain Saw ..................................................................1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2) .......................................800 to 1000
Coffee Maker..............................................................1000
*Compressor (1 HP) ...................................................2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP) ................................................1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP) ................................................1400
Curling Iron...................................................................700
*Freezer........................................................................500
Disc Sander (9) .........................................................1200
Edge Trimmer...............................................................500
Electric Nail Gun.........................................................1200
Electric Range (one element).....................................1500
Electric Skillet .............................................................1250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) ...............................................1200
Hair Dryer ...................................................................1200
Hand Drill (1) .............................................................1100
Hand Drill (1/2) ...............................................750 to 1000
Hand Drill (3/8) ............................................................500
Hand Drill (1/4) ............................................................250
Hedge Trimmer.............................................................450
RUNNING WATTS
Impact Wrench .............................................................500
*Jet Pump.....................................................................800
Lawn Mower ...............................................................1200
Light Bulb......................................................................100
Microwave Oven...........................................................700
*Milk Cooler ................................................................1100
Oil Burner on Furnace ..................................................300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) ..........................400
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) ............................225
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) ............................150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) ...................................600
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) .................................150
Radio ...................................................................50 to 200
*Refrigerator .................................................................600
Slow Cooker .................................................................200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) ..................................2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) ........................................2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) .....................................1500
Sump Pump................................................................. 600
*Table Saw (10)............................................1750 to 2000
Television...........................................................200 to 500
Weed Trimmer..............................................................500
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.
Figure 10 Wattage Reference Guide