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While charging a device do not place on the exhaust side of the generator. Extreme heat caused by
exhaust can damage the device, and cause a potential fire hazard.
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 220—240 Volt AC single phase, 50 Hz electrical loads.
—DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
—DO NOT connect 60 Hz loads to the generator.
—DO NOT overload the generator
NOTE:
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s power lines or to another power source may
be against the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could damage your generator and
appliances and could cause serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who may be working
on nearby power lines. If you plan to run a portable electric generator during an outage, please notify
your electric utility company immediately and remember to plug your appliances directly into the
generator. Do not plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home. Doing so could create a
connection to the utility company power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your generator’s
electricity does not feed back into the electric utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system, consult your local utility company or a
qualified electrician. Connections must isolate generator power from utility power and must comply with
all applicable laws and codes.
Do Not Overload Generator Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes.
I Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of power you need to keep your items
running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment. Following the steps listed under ‘Power Management”will guarantee that only one
device will be starting at a time.
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts: Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach the item with the largest load first.
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5—6 for each additional item.
NOTE: Never exceed the specified capacity when adding loads to the generator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices
plugged in or turned on.
2. Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine
and generator.
3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position if operating by gas.
4. Turn the LPG cylinder knob to the “CLOSE” or off position if operating by LPG.
5. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
6. Press the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the Engine Switch are in the OFF position when the