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- In acid-type batteries, remove the shutter devices if necessary, and the caps.
- Fill the electrolyte beakers (upper level: 10 to 15 mm below the plates).
- Let the battery rest for 30 minutes.
- Re-adjust the level with the electrolyte.
Tip:
To check electrolyte levels, use a clean toothpick.
- Check the battery charge status with the help of a tester.
- Write down the concentration levels read from the acidometer and compare them with those
given in the
table. To find the mean electrolyte concentration level, add the values read on the acidometer
and divide by the number of punctures.
- The calculated value will indicate the state of charge of your battery. Recharge it if
necessary.
- Place the generator set on a flat and horizontal surface.
- The inclination of the group must in no case exceed 20 ° in each direction.
- Plan the supply of oil and fuel in a place close to the place where the
group, always respecting a minimum safety distance.
- Choose a place that is clean, airy and sheltered from the elements.
- Provide good ventilation in case of use inside a room (even if this use is exceptional).
- Install the generating set in a place that does not obstruct the passage of people or
animals.
ELECTROGEN GROUP OVERLOAD
Never exceed the capacity (amps and / or watts) of the generator set's rated power
during continuous operation. Before connecting and starting the generator set,
calculate the electrical power required by the electrical appliances (in watts or amps).
The value of this electrical power (in watts or amps) can generally be found on the nameplate
of light bulbs, electrical appliances, motors, etc. The sum of the powers of all the appliances
you are going to use must not exceed the nominal power of your group.
Note:
An electrical appliance (jigsaw, log saw, etc.) consumes more watts or amps than
indicated on the nameplate when the motor is overstressed. For example, a saw that must cut
extremely hard material requires 3 to 4 times more watts or amps than are listed on the
nameplate.
Item Type
Watts
Examples
Switched on
Medium
use
Watts in article
Switched on
Medium use
Incandescent lamps
Heat resistors
X 1
X 1
100W lamp
100W (W)
100 VA (W)
