Electrical – Homelite UT903650 User Manual

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ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while start-
ing. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start “Code G” electric motors; however, if an electric motor
fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check
the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.

Motor Size (H.P.)

Running Watts

Watts Required to Start Motor

Repulsion Induction

Capacitor

Split Phase

1/8

275

600

850

1200

1/6

275

600

850

2050

1/4

400

850

1050

2400

1/3

450

975

1350

2700

1/2

600

1300

1800

3600

3/4

850

1900

2600

1

1100

2500

3300

CAUTION:

Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into
this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and
+/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional load
plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line conditioner is recom-
mended for some solid state applications.

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.

Current in

Amperes

Load in Watts

Maximum Allowable Cord Length

At 120V

At 240V

#8 Wire

#10 Wire

#12 Wire

#14 Wire

#16 Wire

2.5

300

600

1000 ft.

600 ft.

375 ft.

250 ft.

5

600

1200

500 ft.

300 ft.

200 ft.

125 ft.

7.5

900

1800

350 ft.

200 ft.

125 ft.

100 ft.

10

1200

2400

250 ft.

150 ft.

100 ft.

50 ft.

15

1800

3600

150 ft.

100 ft.

65 ft.

20

2400

4800

175 ft.

125 ft.

75 ft.

25

3000

6000

150 ft.

100 ft.

30

3600

7200

125 ft.

65 ft.

40

4800

9600

90 ft.

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