Operating Guide

Maintenance
34 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Return to Service
Proceed as follows to return unit to service after storage:
1. Inspect engine tag for oil viscosity and classifica-
tion. Drain and fill with recommended oil if neces-
sary.
2. Verify state of battery. Fill all cells of unsealed bat-
teries to correct level with distilled water. DO NOT
use tap water. Charge battery to 100% state of
charge. Replace battery if faulty.
3. Clean and wipe down generator enclosure.
4. Verify 7.5A fuse is removed from generator control
panel.
5. Connect battery. Observe battery polarity. Damage
will occur if battery is connected incorrectly. Install
positive battery cable first.
6. Connect battery charger AC input T1/Neutral cable
(with white sleeve) at controller.
7. Open fuel shutoff valve.
8. Insert 7.5 A fuse into generator control panel.
9. Complete Install Wizard procedure (diagrammed in
generator installation manual).
10. Press MANUAL button to start unit. Allow unit to
warm up for a few minutes.
11. Press OFF button to stop unit.
12. Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to ON
(CLOSED).
13. Press AUTO button on control panel.
The generator is ready for service.
NOTE: Exercise timer and current date and time must be
reset if battery is discharged or has been disconnected.
(000133)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
(000167a)
Equipment damage. Do not make battery
connections in reverse. Doing so will result
in equipment damage.
CAUTION