Honeywell HW4000 Owners Manual - Page 23

Powering Appliances 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. • Plan carefully: Before using generator to power appliances, take time to add power rating (watts) 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, or stamped inside or on back of appliance. See Table 1 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements. • NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop flow of electricity between generator and appliance if 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 circuit breaker. • Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect appliance and determine whether problem is appliance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded. • Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension cord to connect appliance to generator, use only ULlisted, three-prong extension cords. Be sure extension cord is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle electric load that will be plugged into it. Do not run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materials where heat might build up or cord damage may go unnoticed. Appliance Wattage Information Use table below as a guide to determine how much power you will need to run appliances using generator. The values provided in following table are estimates only. • ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appliance you will be powering. Check labels inside or on the back of appliance, refer to appliance operating manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer. Appliance Typical Running Watts Air Conditioner* • Central 3500 TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages Appliance Typical Running Watts • Window 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock radio 10 Coffee maker 900-1200 Washing machine 350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 Dishwasher* 1200-2400 (using drying feature greatly increases energy consumption) Dehumidifier* 785 Electric blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fans* • Ceiling 65-175 • Window 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair dryer 1200-1875 Heater (portable) 750-1500 Microwave oven 750-1100 Personal computer • CPU - awake / asleep 120 / 30 or less • Monitor - awake / asleep 150 / 30 or less • Laptop 50 Radio (stereo) 70-400 Refrigerator* (frost-free, 16 cubic 725 feet) Sump pump* • 1/2 hp 2150 • 1/3 hp 2300 Television (color) • 19" 65-110 • 27" 113 • 36" 133 • 53"-61" Projection 170 • Flat screen 120 Toaster 800-1400 TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17