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Generator Selection Guide and Applications Chart: All Lights

To select the proper generator size, add up the wattage of all equipment to be powered including lights, appliances, tools, and motors. Check nameplates for wattage or use the formula Watts = Amps x Volts if only amps and volts are listed. The generator should be sized to start the largest motor and power all equipment, with some extra capacity for occasional peak loads. Use the included chart to help determine the generator model that meets the calculated total wattage needs.

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Generator Selection Guide and Applications Chart: All Lights

To select the proper generator size, add up the wattage of all equipment to be powered including lights, appliances, tools, and motors. Check nameplates for wattage or use the formula Watts = Amps x Volts if only amps and volts are listed. The generator should be sized to start the largest motor and power all equipment, with some extra capacity for occasional peak loads. Use the included chart to help determine the generator model that meets the calculated total wattage needs.

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GENERATOR SELECTION GUIDE AND APPLICATIONS CHART

A fundamental problem in selecting an engine-driven generator is to determine the power (kilowatt) requirements. Under sizing of the equipment can be avoided by considering all of the loads that will be connected to the generator and by determining the starting requirements of all electric motors. To determine the right size generator, add the total watts of all lights, appliances, tools or other equipment to be connected to the generator. Check the nameplates to determine wattage. If wattage is not shown, but amps and volts are given, the following simplified formula may be used: (Amps x Volts = Watts) Example: 12.5 Amps x 120 Volts = 1500 Watts. The chart shown below will help you in selecting the proper size generator. For portable electric tools and equipment, check the nameplate rating or use the chart for average requirements. Remember your Pow'R Gard generator is capable of momentarily supplying 150% of its nameplate rating for motor starting applications. This will assist starting the electric motor while the current demand is heaviest.

GENERATOR SELECTION WORKSHEET

EXAMPL E:

Possible wattage requireme nts for use.

List Applications:

List Applicati Watta Watt on ge s:

Lights 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ TOTAL WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS:__ ___________ Television Electric Range TOTAL 2800

300 300 2200

________________________ _

2800 1000 = 3KW


Your generator options would be an R30, OHV30, or a PC30H

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