5.Use of the Generator Set
Constantly do the following to keep the unit in sound, workable condition.
WARNING DANGER: Electrical Shock.
Failure to properly ground the generator
can result in electrocution.
5.1 Grounding
Keep the generator properly grounded to
avoid electrocution. (Figure 27)
5.2 Wattage of Electrical Devices
Reference data of the rating wattage and (the way to calculate) the starting wattage
of the electric appliances connecting to the generator.
Description
Incandescent
Lamp
Heating Devices
Fluorescent
Lamp
Drive Device
Wattage
Start Rating
Incandescent
X 1
X 1
Lamp
Fluorescent
X 2
X 1.5
Lamp
Refrigerator
X3-5
X 2
Electric Fan
Species
Electric Devices Start
Incandescent
TV
Fluorescent
40W
Refrigerator
150W
Table 5.1
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Fig. 21
Examples
Lamp
100VA
(W)
100W
Lamp
80VA
(W)
450---
750VA
(W)
Rating
100VA
(W)
60VA
(W)
300VA
(W)