Pre-start up preparations – North Star 13000 PTOG User Manual

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as the electric motor windings. Because the heavy
surge of current is required for only an instant, the
generator will not be damaged if it can bring the
motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in
starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other
electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on
the electric motor.

EXTENSION CORDS

When electric power is to be provided to various

loads at some distance from the generator,
extension cords can be used. These cords should
be sized to allow for distance in length and
amperage so that the voltage drop between the set
and point of use is held to a minimum.

Current/Pow e

r

Maximum Extension Cord Length

Amps

at

240V

Load

(watts)

#10

Ga.

Cord

#12
Ga.

Cord

#14
Ga.

Cord

#16
Ga.

Cord

10

2400

250’

150’

100’

75’

20

4800

125’

75’

50’

25’

30

7200

60’

35’

25’

10’

40

9600

30’

15’

10’

*

50

12000

15’

*

*

*

*Not recommended

CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from

the low voltage caused by using an extension cord
with a small wire size.

Use this chart to estimate the total load on your

generator.

For Determining Generator Load Requirements

Dev ice

Running Watts

Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)

1700 (a)

Battery Charger (20 Amp)

500

Belt Sander (3”)

1000

Chain Saw

1200

Circular Saw (6-1/2”)

900

Coffee Maker

1000

Compressor (1 HP)

2000 (a)

Compressor (3/4 HP)

1800 (a)

Generator Load Requirements Continued

Compressor (1/2 HP)

1400 (a)

Curling Iron

700

Dishwasher

1200

Edge Trimmer

500

Electric Nail Gun

1200

Electric Range (one element)

1500

Electric Skillet

1250

Freezer

800 (b)

Furnace Fan (1/3 HP)

1200 (a)

Hair Dryer

1200

Hand Drill (1”)

1100

Hand Drill (1/2”)

875

Hand Drill (3/8”)

500

Hand Drill (1/4”)

250

Hedge Trimmer

450

Home Computer

150

Impact Wrench

500

Jet Pump

800 (a)

Lawn Mower

1200

Light Bulb

100

Microwave Oven

700

Milk Cooler

1100 (a)

Oil Burner on Furnace

300

Oil Fired Space Htr (140,000 Btu)

400

Oil Fired Space Htr (85,000 Btu)

225

Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu)

150

Oven

4500

Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)

600 (a)

Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld)

150

Radio

200

Refrigerator

600 (b)

Slow Cooker

200

Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)

2800 (a)

Submersible Pump (1 HP)

2000 (a)

Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)

1500 (a)

Sump Pump

600 (a)

Table Saw (10”)

2000 (a)

Television

500

Toaster

1000

Vacuum cleaner

250

VCR

70

Water Heater

3000

Weed Trimmer

500

(a) Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the

rated running watts.

(b) These loads may require up to 15 minutes to

restart due to its normal build up of compressor
head pressure.

NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as

air conditioners and air compressors, consult the
equipment dealer to determine the maximum
wattage.

PRE-START UP PREPARATIONS

Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior

to shipment from the factory. However, damage
can occur during shipping, so be sure to check for
damaged parts, loose or missing nuts and bolts. If
the these problems occur, call Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.

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