Pal Manufacturing 8251498 Instruction Manual - page 6
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3.2 ELECTRICAL LOADS
Your generator set is designed to power electrical tools/appliances within the electrical power output
limitations of the generator. Please note that any generator overload can cause serious
problems/damage to your generator.
Additionally, products with electric motors can have higher wattage requirements at start-up than
when running. Some electric motors require as much as 4 to 5 times the rated wattage at start-up.
Although the start-up wattage requirements for electric motors lasts only a few seconds, great care
must be taken in connecting loads to your generator so as not to overload the generator.
Refer to the label on electrical products to determine the wattage requirements. The total wattage
requirements of all powered products must never exceed the continuous rating of your
generator.
As a reference only, Table 2 below shows typical wattage requirements for common electrical
devices. Table 2 is intended as a guide only. Always refer to the electrical ratings label on an
electrical product for the actual rating.
I
TEM
R
UNNING
W
ATTS
I
TEM
R
UNNING
W
ATTS
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) (*)
1750
Impact wrench
500
Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*)
1400
Light Bulb
Bulb rated
Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*)
1800
Nail Gun
1200
Air Compressor (1 hp) (*)
2000
Microwave
750
Battery Charger (25A)
600
Paint Sprayer (1/3 hp) (*)
650
Belt Sander (3” Belt)
1000
Paint Sprayer, hand air-less
175
Circular Saw (6 ½”)
825-1050
Radio
50-200
Coffee Maker
900-1100
Refrigerator (*)
600
Lawn Edger
550
Table Saw (10”) (*)
2000 (*)
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) (*)
1200
Television
250-550
Hot Plate (single)
1500
Weed Trimmer
500
* Allow 2 to 5 times the listed wattage for starting.
Table 2 – Common Electrical Tools and Their Power Requirements
3.3 WARNING ON SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT
Do not use the generator to power sensitive electrical products such as laptops or personal
computers. These products are extremely vulnerable to fluctuations in power supply. The frequency
of the power output from the generator is dependent on the consistency of the engine speed, which
can vary as much 300 RPM from the nominal speeds. Electrically sensitive products can become
damaged as a result of fluctuating voltage.
3.4 ENGINE LIMITATIONS ON GENERATOR PERFORMANCE
Generator ratings assume an ambient air temperature of 20
°C (68°F) and at sea level. Operation of
your generator at temperatures above 20
°C (68°F) or above sea level will result in lower electrical
output. Electrical output must be de-rated 2% for each 5
°C (9°F) above 20°C (68°F) and 3.5% for
each 1000 feet above mean sea level.