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6.
WAlTAGE
INFORMATION
Applications
Incandescent
lamp,
heater
Some appliances need a "surge" of energy when starting. This means that the
amount
of
electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount
needed
to
maintain
its
use.
See the chart on page
15
for
appliances you
may
use
with this generator.
Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage,
cycles/Hz, amperage (amps) and electrical power needed to run the appliance or
tool. Check with your nearest dealer or service center with questions regarding
power surge of certain appliances or power
tools.
Applicable Wattage (W)
G3510R G5710R
G3511
R
G5711
R
G2410R
60HZ 60HZ
60Hz
2,000
3,000
4.800
Electrical loads such
as
incandescent lamps and hot plates require the same
wattage to start as is needed to maintain use.
Loads such as fluorescent and mercury lamps require 1.2 to 2 times the
indicated wattage during start-up.
Electrical motors require a large starting current. Power requirements depend
on the type of motor and its use. Once enough "surge"
is
attained to start the
motor, the appliance will require only
50%
to
30%
of the wattage to continue
running.
Most electrical tools require 1.2 to
3
times their wattage for running under load
during use. For example, a
5,000
watt generator can power a 1800 to
4000
watt electrical tool.
Loads such as submersible pumps and air compressors require
a
very large
force to start. They need
3
to
5
times the normal running wattage in order to
start. For example, a
5,000
watt generator would only be able to drive a
1,000
to 1,700 watt pump.
Electric tool
Pump, compressor
NOTE
:
The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance
for correct wattagle.
1,200 1,800
2,900
500
700
1,100
To
determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or
tool, mutiply the voltage figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps)
figure of same. The voltage and amperage (amps) information can be found on a
name plate which
is
normally attached to electrical appliances and tools.
I
Fluorescent lamp, mercury lamp
I
1,200
I
1,800
I
2,900
I