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Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 25
• Wash down spilled electrolyte with an acid
neutralizing agent. A common practice is to use a
solution of 1 lb (454 g) bicarbonate of soda to 1 gal
(3.8 L) of water. Add bicarbonate of soda solution
until the evidence of reaction (foaming) has
ceased. Flush the resulting liquid with water and
dry the area completely.
• DO NOT smoke when near the battery.
• DO NOT cause flame or spark in the battery area.
• Discharge static electricity from the body before
touching the battery by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
Cleaning the Sediment Trap
The sediment trap removes contaminants (moisture and
fine particles) from gaseous fuels before they enter the
fuel regulator. Accumulated moisture and particles must
be emptied from the sediment trap per local codes and
guidelines.
Proceed as follows to clean the sediment trap:
1. Lift the lid to gain access to the controller and press
the OFF button to shut down the generator, then
remove the front panel.
2. Remove the intake side panel (see Intake Side
Panel Removal).
3. Turn the generator fuel supply off.
4. Remove the battery.
5.
See Figure 4-7 . Unscrew and remove the cap (A).
Figure 4-7. Cleaning the Sediment Trap
6. Use a clean-out tool (not provided) to remove
accumulated moisture and particles from the cap
and body (B).
7. Wipe the inside of each component with a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth.
8. Seal the threads of the cap with appropriate
sealing compound. Install the cap and hand-
tighten.
9. Tighten the cap with an appropriately sized pipe
wrench. DO NOT overtighten.
10. Turn the generator fuel supply on. Check for leaks
by spraying all connection points with a non-
corrosive gas leak detection fluid. The solution
should not be blown away or form bubbles.
11. Install the battery.
12. Install the intake side panel, put the generator into
AUTO mode and close the lid.
Perform Leak Test
All products are tested at the factory before shipping to
ensure the performance and integrity of the fuel system.
However, it is important to perform a final fuel system
leak test before starting the generator. The entire fuel
system should be tested from supply to regulator.
See Figure 4-8. Perform a final fuel system leak test
after generator installation. The test will identify possible
leaks at all connection points (A).
It is best practice to perform a fuel system leak test
during normally-scheduled maintenance.
Figure 4-8. Connection Points to Leak Check
Check for leaks by spraying all connection points with a
non-corrosive gas leak detection fluid. The solution
should not be blown away or form bubbles.
B
A
001821
(000192)
DANGER
Explosion and fire.Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
A
A
A
004038