Multiquip DCA-150SSKII Portable Generator User Manual


 
PAGE 46 DCA-150SSKII PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL REV. #2 (05/08/01)
DCA-150SSKII LOAD APPLICATION
Single Phase Load
Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generator
and equipment to insure the wattage, amperage and
frequency requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the
generator for operating the equipment.
Generally, the wattage listed on the nameplate of the
equipment is its rated output. Equipment may require
130150% more wattage than the rating on the
nameplate, as the wattage is influenced by the efficiency,
power factor and starting system of the equipment.
Motors and motor-driven equipment draw
much greater current for starting than
during operation.
An inadequate size connecting cable which cannot carry
the required load can cause a voltage drop which can burn
out the appliance or tool and overheat the cable.
"
When connecting a resistance load such as an
incandescent lamp or electric heater, a capacity of
up to the generating sets rated output (kW) can be
used.
"
When connecting a fluorescent or mercury lamp, a
capacity of up to the generating sets rated output
(kW) multiplied by 0.6 can be used.
"
When connecting an electric drill or other power tools,
pay close attention to the required starting current
capacity.
When connecting ordinary power tools, a capacity of up to
the generating sets rated output (kW) multiplied by 0.8 can
be used.
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If wattage is not given on the
equipment's name plate, approximate
wattage may be determined by
multiplying nameplate voltage by the
nameplate amperage.
WATTS = VOLTAGE x AMPERAGE
The power factor of this generator is 0.8. See Table 15.
below when connecting loads.
Before connecting this generator to any
buildings electrical system, a licensed
electrician must install an isolation
(transfer) switch. Serious injury or death
may result without this transfer switch.
CAUTION:
Three Phase Load
When calculating the power requirements for 3-phase
power use the following equation:
If output (kVA) is not given
on the equipment nameplate, approximate
output may be determined by multiplying
voltage by amperage by .
NOTE
CAUTION
:
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