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.
CAUTION
Do not run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materi-
als where heat might build up or cord damage may go unno-
ticed.
Appliance Wattage Information
Use table below as a guide to determine how much power
you will need to run appliances using generator.
CAUTION
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
Air Conditioner, Central*
Air Conditioner, Win-
dow*
Aquarium
Clock Radio
Coffee Maker
Computer, CPU -
Awake / Asleep
Computer, Monitor -
Awake / Asleep
Computer, Laptop
Dehumidifier*
Dishwasher*
Dryer, Electric
Electric Blanket
(Single/Double)
Fan, Ceiling*
Fan, Window*
Furnace*
Hair Dryer
Heater, Portable
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
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Typical Running Watts
3500
500-1440
50-1210
10
900-1200
120 / 30 or less
150 / 30 or less
50
785
1200-2400 (using drying
feature greatly increases
energy consumption)
1800-5000
60 / 100
65-175
55-250
*
750
1200-1875
750-1500
Appliance
Iron
Microwave Oven
Radio, Stereo
Refrigerator, Frost-free,
16 Cubic Feet*
Sump Pump, 1/2 hp*
Sump Pump, 1/3 hp*
Television
•
19"
•
27"
•
36"
•
53"-61" Projection
•
Flat Screen
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Vacuum Cleaner*
VCR/DVD
Washing Machine
Water Heater, 40 gal
Water Pump, Deep Well*
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
* 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.
HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
Typical Running Watts
1000-1800
750-1100
70-400
725
2150
2300
65-110
113
133
170
120
800-1400
1225
1000-1440
17-21 / 20-25
350-500
4500-5500
250-1100