Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 21

Powering Appliances Powering Appliances Powering Appliances NOTE: In this manual, the term "appliance" refers to any electrical device that can be connected to generator for power. NOTICE NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on. WARNING Faulty appliances and power cords can result in electrical shock. • Before attempting to power an appliance, be sure generator has been properly grounded, and that appliance and power cord are in good working order. • Keep the generator away from other electric cables or wires including commercial power supply lines. • Do not use generator for any purpose other than its intended use. • Do not parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe. • Do not connect generator to any household circuit, otherwise it may destroy generator or home electric equipment. WARNING Medical and Life Support Uses • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. • Never use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances. • Never use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances. • Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency. • Plan carefully: Before using the generator to power appliances, take time to add power ratings (wattage) of each appliance and verify that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating information can usually be found on an appliance's product label, stamped inside, or on the back of the appliance. See Table 2 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements. • NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop the flow of electricity between the generator and appliance if the generator is overloaded. This will be indicated by a "tripped" breaker. If this happens, power off and disconnect appliance(s), wait a few minutes, and then push to reset the circuit breaker. • Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect the appliance and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded. • Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension cord to connect appliances to the generator, use only UL-listed, three-prong extension cords. Be sure the extension cord is the proper size (wiregauge) to handle the electrical load that will be plugged into it. 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, Window* 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 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 HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15