WEN 56551 5500 Watt - Manual (Page 24)

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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.
2. Push in the circuit reset buttons to the “ON” position (NOTE: They may be pushed in
already).