WEN 56877 9000 Watt Electric Start User Manual
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When the rated wattage requirement of each electrical device has been determined, add these
numbers to find the total rated wattage needed. If this number exceeds the rated wattage of the
generator, DO NOT connect all these devices. Select a combination of electrical devices, which
has a total rated wattage lower than or equal to the rated wattage of the generator.
CAUTION: The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time.
Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated
wattage of the generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge
wattage of the generator. This can trip the circuit protectors (circuit breakers).
tool or appliance
rated (running) Watts
additional surge Watts
electric water heater (40 gal)
4000
0
hot plate
2500
0
saw- radial arm
2000
2000
electric stove (each element)
1500-2800
0
saw- circular
1500
1500
air compressor (1 HP)
1500
3000
window air conditioner
1200
1800
saw- miter
1200
1200
microwave 1000 0
well water pump
1000
1000
reciprocating saw
960
1040
sump pump
800
1200
refrigerator freezer
800
1200
furnace blower
800
1300
computer 800 0
electric drill
600
900
television 500 0
deep freezer
500
500
garage door opener
480
0
stereo 400 0
box fan
300
600
clock radio
300
0
security system
180
0
DVD player/ VCR
100
0
common light bulb
75
0
NOTE: The above wattage figures are estimates. Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical
device before consulting this chart.
Figure 16- Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices.
Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator,
connect these devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off. NOTE: Be sure to attach
appliances to the correct receptacles (outlets). Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60
Hz loads only to the 120 Volt receptacles. Connect 240/120 Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads
with a NEMA L14-30 plug only to the 240/120 Volt receptacle See Figure 17 for a
depiction of each of these receptacles.