Chicago Electric 42727 - Manual (Page 7)

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ELECTRICAL LOADS AND GUIDELINES
Your generator set is designed to power electrical
apparatuses within the electrical power output limitations
of the generator. Please note that any generator overload
can cause serious problems/damage to your generator.
Additionally, apparatuses with electrical motors can
require higher wattage requirements at start-up than when
running. Some electric motors require as much as 2.5
times the rated wattage at start-up. Although the start-up
wattage requirements for electric motors lasts only a few
seconds, great care must be taken in connecting loads to
your generator so as not to overload the generator. Refer
to the label on each electrical apparatus to determine the
wattage requirements of that apparatus. THE TOTAL
WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL POWERED
APPARATUSES (INCLUDING START-UP LOADS)
MUST NEVER EXCEED THE CONTINUOUS RATING
OF YOUR GENERATOR, CORRECTED TO THE
ACTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THE
OPERATING SITE.
As a reference only, Table 1 below shows some general
wattage requirements for several common electrical
devices. This chart is intended as a guide only. The actual
total wattage should be determined by referring to the
actual labels on each of the powered electrical devices.
Table 1 GENERAL WATTAGE GUIDE
Item Running Watts
Air Conditioner (12000 Btu) (*)........................ 1750
Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*)............................ 1400
Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*)............................ 1800
Air Compressor (1 hp) (*)............................... 2000
Battery Charger (25A).....................................600
Belt Sander (3
” belt)......................................1000
Circle Saw (6 ½ ”) ...................................825-1050
Coffee Maker.........................................900-1100
Edger (lawn)..................................................550
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) (*)................................ 1200
Hot Plate (single).......................................... 1500
Impact wrench ...............................................600
Light Bulb............................................ Bulb rated
Nail Gun ..................................................... 1200
Microwave.....................................................750
Paint Sprayer (1/3 hp) (*).................................650
Paint Sprayer, hand-airless..............................175
Radio ...................................................... 50-200
Refrigerator (*)...............................................600
Table Saw (10
”) (*) .......................................2000
Television............................................... 250-550
Weed Trimmer...............................................500
Note: (*) Items allow 2.5 times the listed wattage
for starting.
GENERATOR DESIGNED
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
This electrical generator is designed to produce electrical
energy for the purpose of powering lights, power tools,
appliances and motor loads within the intended design
constraints of the generator. The generator is designed to
produce single-phase electrical power at 120 or 120/ 240
VAC. This generator is not intended for installation in RV
or motorhome applications. The Performance
Specifications for your generator are listed in Table 2
Performance Specifications.
Table 2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SKU Number Voltage Cont. Watts Surge Watts
40814
42723
42724
120/240 VAC
(Single Phase)
4400 Watts
37.5 Amps @ 120 VAC
18.5 Amps @ 240 VAC
5000 Watts
42 Amps @ 120 VAC
21 Amps @ 240 VAC
39461
40423
42725
42726
120/240 VAC
(Single Phase)
6100 Watts
51 Amps @ 120 VAC
26 Amps @ 240 VAC
8000 Watts
67 Amps @ 120 VAC
33 Amps @ 240 VAC
39982
42727
120/240 VAC
(Single Phase)
9350 Watts
78 Amps @ 120 VAC
39 Amps @ 240 VAC
10000 Watts
83 Amps @ 120 VAC
41.5 Amps @ 240 VAC
39984
40827
42728
120/240 VAC
(Single Phase)
10500 Watts
88 Amps @ 120 VAC
44 Amps @ 240 VAC
12000 Watts
100 Amps @ 120 VAC
50 Amps @ 240 VAC
Table 3 Engine Type
SKU Number Engine HP
40814 Honda GX 270 9.0hp
42723 Honda GX 270 9.0hp
42724 Honda GX 270 9.0hp
39461 Honda GX 390 13.0hp
40423 Honda GX 390 13.0hp
42725 Honda GX 390 13.0hp
42726 Honda GX 390 13.0hp
39982 Vanguard 16.0hp
42727 Vanguard 16.0hp
39984 Vanguard 18.0hp
40827 Honda GX 620 20.0hp
42728 Honda GX 620 20.0hp
ENGINE LIMITATIONS ON GENERATOR
PERFORMANCE
Generator ratings assume 60
F (20C) and Sea Level.
Operation of your generator at temperatures above 60
F
(20C) or above Sea Level will result in lower electrical
output. Electrical output must be derated 2% for each 9
F
above 60
F and 3 ½ % for each 1000 feet above mean
sea level.