Honeywell HW5500L User Manual
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Powering Appliances
•
Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance
begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or
stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect
appliance and determine whether problem is appli-
ance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been
exceeded.
•
Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension
cord to connect appliance to generator, use only UL-
listed, three-prong extension cords. Be sure extension
cord is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle electric
load that will be plugged into it.
Appliance Wattage Information
Use table below as a guide to determine how much power
you will need to run appliances using generator.
Do not run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materi-
als where heat might build up or cord damage may go unno-
ticed.
The values provided in following table are estimates only.
• ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appli-
ance you will be powering. Check labels inside or on
the back of appliance, refer to appliance operating
manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer.
Appliance
Typical Running Watts
Air Conditioner, Central*
3500
Air Conditioner, Window*
500-1440
Aquarium
50-1210
Clock Radio
10
Coffee Maker
900-1200
Computer, CPU -
Awake / Asleep
120 / 30 or less
Computer, Monitor -
Awake / Asleep
150 / 30 or less
Computer, Laptop
50
Dehumidifier*
785
Dishwasher*
1200-2400 (using drying
feature greatly increases
energy consumption)
Dryer, Electric
1800-5000
Electric Blanket
(Single/Double)
60 / 100
Fan, Ceiling*
65-175
Fan, Window*
55-250
Furnace*
750
*
Hair Dryer
1200-1875
Heater, Portable
750-1500
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
CAUTION
CAUTION
Iron
1000-1800
Microwave Oven
750-1100
Radio, Stereo
70-400
Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16
Cubic Feet*
725
Sump Pump, 1/2 hp*
2150
Sump Pump, 1/3 hp*
2300
Television
•
19"
65-110
•
27"
113
•
36"
133
•
53"-61" Projection
170
•
Flat Screen
120
Toaster
800-1400
Toaster Oven
1225
Vacuum Cleaner*
1000-1440
VCR/DVD
17-21 / 20-25
Washing Machine
350-500
Water Heater, 40 gal
4500-5500
Water Pump, Deep Well*
250-1100
*
Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting this
appliance.
NOTICE
Starting appliances that have motors requires more power.
Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators,
water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rating
of appliance does not exceed that of generator.
Appliance
Typical Running Watts
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages