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as the electric motor windings. Because the heavy
surge of current is required for only an instant, the
generator will not be damaged if it can bring the
motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in
starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other
electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on
the electric motor.
EXTENSION CORDS
When electric power is to be provided to various
loads at some distance from the generator,
extension cords can be used. These cords should
be sized to allow for distance in length and
amperage so that the voltage drop between the set
and point of use is held to a minimum.
Current/Powe
r
Maximum Extension Cord Length
Amps
at
240V
Load
(watts)
#10
Ga.
Cord
#12
Ga.
Cord
#14
Ga.
Cord
#16
Ga.
Cord
10 2400 250’ 150’ 100’ 75’
20 4800 125’ 75’ 50’ 25’
30 7200 60’ 35’ 25’ 10’
40 9600 30’ 15’ 10’ *
50 12000 15’ * * *
*Not recommended
CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from
the low voltage caused by using an extension cord
with a small wire size.
Use this chart to estimate the total load on your
generator.
For Determining Generator Load Requirements
Device Running Watts
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) 1700 (a)
Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500
Belt Sander (3”) 1000
Chain Saw 1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2”) 900
Coffee Maker 1000
Compressor (1 HP) 2000 (a)
Compressor (3/4 HP) 1800 (a)
Generator Load Requirements Continued
Compressor (1/2 HP) 1400 (a)
Curling Iron 700
Dishwasher 1200
Edge Trimmer 500
Electric Nail Gun 1200
Electric Range (one element) 1500
Electric Skillet 1250
Freezer 800 (b)
Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) 1200 (a)
Hair Dryer 1200
Hand Drill (1”) 1100
Hand Drill (1/2”) 875
Hand Drill (3/8”) 500
Hand Drill (1/4”) 250
Hedge Trimmer 450
Home Computer 150
Impact Wrench 500
Jet Pump 800 (a)
Lawn Mower 1200
Light Bulb 100
Microwave Oven 700
Milk Cooler 1100 (a)
Oil Burner on Furnace 300
Oil Fired Space Htr (140,000 Btu) 400
Oil Fired Space Htr (85,000 Btu) 225
Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu) 150
Oven 4500
Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) 600 (a)
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) 150
Radio 200
Refrigerator 600 (b)
Slow Cooker 200
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) 2800 (a)
Submersible Pump (1 HP) 2000 (a)
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) 1500 (a)
Sump Pump 600 (a)
Table Saw (10”) 2000 (a)
Television 500
Toaster 1000
Vacuum cleaner 250
VCR 70
Water Heater 3000
Weed Trimmer 500
(a) Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the
rated running watts.
(b) These loads may require up to 15 minutes to
restart due to its normal build up of compressor
head pressure.
NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as
air conditioners and air compressors, consult the
equipment dealer to determine the maximum
wattage.
PRE-START UP PREPARATIONS
Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior
to shipment from the factory. However, damage
can occur during shipping, so be sure to check for
damaged parts, loose or missing nuts and bolts. If
the these problems occur, call Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.