Use and Care Manual

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Battery
Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
frombatteries.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
5. Connect black battery cable to negative battery terminal
(indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Set generator’s system switch to AUTO.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES,
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable from negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts. DO NOT exceed 13.7 volts when
charging battery.
5. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Set generator’s system switch to AUTO.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will
result in equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to jump start the generator.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO,
the engine could crank and start at any
time without warning, resulting in minor or
moderateinjury.
• To prevent possible injury that could be caused by such
sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF if
performing maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around
the generator or transfer switch.
NOT
for
REPRODUCTION