Champion Power Equipment 70008 User Manual

  

Operation 

Rev 70008-20071026 

 

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2.  Let the generator run at no-load for 

several minutes to stabilize internal 
temperatures of the engine and 

generator. 

3.  Turn the engine switch to the “Off” 

position. 

4.  Turn the fuel valve to the “Off” position. 
5.  Close the OPD valve on the LPG 

cylinder. 

Follow these simple steps to calculate the 

running and starting watts necessary for 
your purposes.  

1.  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. 

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 generator capacity when 
adding loads.