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Page 20 REV F - 07/22/2021Part Number 7115316 / ENGLISH
CONNECTING DEVICES
Connecting Electrical Devices
1. Allow the engine to warm up and the idle to stabilize before connecting any devices.
2. Inspect power cord for damage before using. Do not connect any electrical devices with
cords or plugs showing signs of damage from crushing, cutting, or heat, or other.
3. Make sure electrical devices are o before connecting them to the generator.
Generator Load Capacity
1. Before connecting any devices, you must make sure your generator can supply enough
rated (running watts) and starting (surge watts) for the electrical devices you wish to
power. Exceeding the capacity of generator can damage the generator and/or electrical
devices connected to it. Follow the instructions in this section to be sure you do not
exceed the maximum output of the generator.
2. Calculating Device Amperage Draw: Every electrical device has a draw. Expressed in
amperage, the draw describes the amount of current an electrical device pulls or draws
to work properly. A device’s draw can usually be found in the manual that came with it.
However, you can also gure out the amperage draw of a device by dividing the device
watts by the voltage it requires. For example, a 1000 watt circular saw running on 120
volts will draw 8.3 amps (1000 watts divided by 120 volts equals 8.3 amps).
3. Understanding Device Surge: Most electric devices require more power to get started
than they require to run. Called surge watts, this extra amount of starting power may
only last a second or two as the device powers up, but it must be considered to avoid
exceeding the generator’s maximum starting output. Surge watts are typically three (3)
times higher than the required running watts. For example, a 700-watt microwave oven
will require about 2100 watts to start.
4. To power multiple devices at the same time you will rst need to be sure the surge from
all the devices you wish to power does not exceed the maximum starting watts the
generator can provide. Second, you must add up all the device running watts and make
sure the total does not exceed the maximum running wattage the generator can provide.
5. Refer to the GENERATOR LOAD CHART in this manual for estimated running watts of
common electric devices.
ELECTROCUTION
Do not connect devices with worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged electrical cords
to the generator. Electrical shorts caused by damaged wiring can damage the generator,
and touching live damaged electrical cords or bare wires will cause serious injury or
death. To avoid these electrocution hazards, inspect all electrical cords before using them
and do not use any cords that are damaged or showing bare wires.
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