PDF - Honda Power Equipment
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1. Farm Equipment Running Wattage Requirements Starting Wattage Required Electric Fence 25 miles 250 250 Stock tank de icer 1000 1000 Grain cleaner 650 1000 Portable conveyer 1 2 hp 1000 2400 Grain elevator 3 4 hp 1400 3000 Milk Cooler 1100 2300 Mixer 3 1 2 cubic feet 3 4 hp 2800 7700 Milking machine 2 hp 1000 23002. Computer 150 150 Modem 25 25 Printer 100 100 Vacuum cleaner upright 800 1100 canister 1100 1500 Garage door opener 1 4 hp 550 1100 1 3 hp 725 1400 Central Air Conditioner 10 000 BTU 1500 2200 20 000 BTU 2500 3300 24 000 BTU 3800 4950 40 000 BTU 6000 7800 AVERAGE WATTAGE REQUIREMENT GUIDE AMPS X VOLTS WATTS Contractor Running Wattage Requirements Starting Wattage Required Air Compressor 1 2 hp 1000 2000 1hp 1500 4500 11 2 hp 2200 6000 2 hp 2800 7700 Bench Grinder 6 inch 720 1000 8 inch 1400 2500 10 inch 1600 3600 Electric Cultivator 1 3 hp 700 1400 Electric hedge trimmer 18 inch 400 550 Electric grass trimmer 500 650 Drum mixer 1 4 hp 700 1400 Flood lights mercury halogen 1000 1000 Floor polisher 16 inch 3 4 hp 1400 3100 20 inch 1 hp 1600 4500 Hand drill 1 4 inch 350 350 3 8 inch 400 400 1 2 inch 600 600 Submersible Water pump 400 gp 200 400 Centrifugal type 500 650 Wet and dry vacuum 1 7 hp 900 900 2 5 hp 1300 1300 Saws Worm drive chop saw 1800 2600 Band saw 1100 1400 Circular saw 6 1 2 inch 800 1200 7 1 4 inch 1400 2300 8 1 4 inch 1800 3000 Electric chain saw 12 inch 1 1 2 hp 900 1100 14 inch 2 hp 1100 1400 Table saw 1 7 hp 1500 3000 2 5 hp 1800 4500 Electric welders 70 amp 2800 2800 100 amp 3600 3600 200 amp 9000 9000 Kango hammer 900 1200
3. E Avoid a place exposed to direct sunlight when putting the generator on a vehicle If the generator is left in an enclosed vehicle for many hours high temperature inside the vehicle could cause fuel to vaporize resulting in a possible explosion Keep Safety Of Others In Mind E Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation HONDA SAFETY GUIDELINES Power Equipment G f N E RATO RS Using The DC Receptacle To Charge 12 V Automobile Type Only m The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt automotive type batteries only m In DC operation turn the eco throttle switch to the OFF position To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery Connect charging cables first to the generator then to the battery Disconnect cables first at the battery then at the generator Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle disconnect the vehicles grounded bat tery cable Reconnect the vehicle s grounded battery cable after the charging cables are removed This procedure will prevent the possibility of a short circuit and sparks if you make accidental contact between a battery terminal and the vehicle s frame or body Do not attempt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to the battery The generator may be damaged Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive charging cord Do not reverse the charging cables or serious dam
4. HONDA SAFETY GUIDELINES Power Equipment G N E RATO RS A Few Words About Safety m Your safety and the safety of others is very important This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others E Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your Honda generator You must use your own good judgment m Your safety is your responsibility A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury E Read and understand your owner s manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with your Honda generator and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off your Honda generator in case of an emergency Keep Your Generator In Safe Operating Condition E Read and understand the owner s manual before operating the generator Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage E Always make a pre operation inspection before you start the engine You may prevent accident or equipment damage All Honda generators are CSA certified Never modify your generator CSA certification requires the generator to be operated in its original condition only E Operate the generator on a level surface E Do not connect an extension to the exhaust pipe E Connections for standby power to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified
5. age to the generator and or battery may occur 6 SAFETY GUIDELINES Power Equipment G N E RATO RS Generator Wattage Calculator m Depending on how you will use your generator there are different categories to meet your needs This can include recreation home standby and construction m Honda also offers Inverter Generators Inverter generators are smaller and lighter as power is created electronical ly and not through a conventional alternator Inverter power offers the cleanest power output ideal for sensitive electronic devices f you want a generator for home standby for example if you want to run your refrigerator you ll need at least 2500 watts or more And if you want to use a transfer switch so that power can go directly into your home you ll want a generator with at least 3000 watts You ll also need to consider the maximum and rated power of the generator This is important depending on what items you want to run off of your generator Items such as toaster lamps and coffee makers are resistive or con stant loads and their total load can be calculated at amps x 1 Items such as saws and drills are reactive loads and while the running load may be small the starting load should be calculated at running amps x 3 Remember after the initial start less power is required for actual operation E Always remember that simple power management will allow a smaller generator to do a big job Very seldom are all tools
6. electrician and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes E Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator to back feed into the utility lines Such back feed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage and when utility power is restored the generator may explode burn or cause fires in the building s electrical system E Use an approved isolation transfer switch to ensure that either grid or generator electricity but never both feed the panel at one time m When an extension cable is required be sure to use a tough rubber sheathed flexible cable IEC 245 or equiva lent m Limit length of extension cables 60 m for cables of 1 5 mm and 100 m for cables of 2 5 mm Long extension cables will lower usable power due to resistance in the extension cable m Never overload your Honda generator Learn beforehand how much electrical power is necessary for your house hold essentials for start up and continuous running A handy equation to remember is Watts Volts x Amps For example you know that your furnace motor runs on 120 volts AC and it draws 20 amps during start up So 120 volts x 20 amps is 2400 watts Consequently you would require a 2500 watt generator just to run your furnace motor If you are unsure of your electrical power requirements consult a certified electrician SEE WATTAGE CALCULATOR HONDA SAFETY GUIDELINES Power E
7. or appliances operating simultaneously E When calculating power requirements consider the starting requirements are only for the initial start and then addi tional tools may be operated in addition E f you are unsure about your electrical power requirements consult a certified electrician E Remember Ohm s Law from High School Physics Watts Volts x Amps Amps Watts Volts Volts Watts Amps HERE IS A GENERAL GUIDE AVERAGE WATTAGE REQUIREMENT GUIDE AMPS X VOLTS WATTS Household Running Wattage Requirements Starting Wattage Required Coffee Maker 1750 1750 Dishwasher 1450 1800 Electric Fry Pan 1300 1300 Electric Range 6 inch element 1500 1500 8 inch element 2100 2100 Microwave Oven 625 watts 625 800 Refrigerator or Freezer 700 2200 Toaster 2 slice 1050 1050 4 slice 1650 1650 Automatic Clothes Washer 1150 2300 Clothes Dryer Electric 5750 1800 Gas 700 1800 Dehumidifier 650 800 Electric Blanket queen size 800 800 Furnace Fan gas or fuel oil 1 8 Horsepower 500 1000 1 6 Horsepower 750 1500 1 4 Horsepower 900 1800 1 3 Horsepower 1000 1800 1 2 Horsepower 1200 2500 Hair dryers 300 1500 300 1500 Clothes iron 1200 1200 Lights As indicated As indicated Radio 50 200 50 200 Sump Pump 1 3 Horsepower 750 1500 1 2 Horsepower 1000 2100 1 Horsepower 2300 4500 Colour television 300 300 VCR 50 50
8. quipment G f N E RATO RS Keep Yourself Safe Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the controls Never permit anyone operate the generator without proper instructions E An external ground strap should be connected from the external ground terminal on the generator to a steel peg driven well into the ground E Never operate a generator inside your house garage basement or an enclosure of any kind because its carbon monoxide exhaust fumes are deadly m Honda generators should not be operated in the rain or snow Position your generator outside but close to the house or household panel while maintaining a minimum clearance of one meter 3 feet on all sides of the generator The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks when misused Before refueling shut the generator off and check the engine oil level Use a proper funnel to eliminate fuel spillage Never run the generator with the fuel cap removed or restart the generator if fuel has been spilled while refueling Ensure the generator is free dry of any spilled fuel before restarting it E Keep away from cigarette smoke and sparks when refueling the generator Always refuel in a well ventilated loca tion E Fuel should be safely stored in an approved container at least ten meters 32 8 feet away from the generator and or 10 meters 32 8 feet away from any open flame Do not operate the generator while it is on a vehicle
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