Generac Power Systems 10 KVA, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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If electrolyte contacts skin, wash it off immediately
with water.
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If electrolyte contacts eyes, flush thoroughly with
water immediately and seek medical attention.
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Wash down spilled electrolyte with an acid neutral-
izing agent. A common practice is to use a solution
of 454 g (1 lb) bicarbonate of soda to 3.8 L (1 gal)
of water. Add bicarbonate of soda solution until evi-
dence of reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush
resulting liquid with water and dry area completely.
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DO NOT smoke near battery.
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DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area.
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Discharge static electricity from the body before
touching battery by first touching a grounded metal
surface.
Inspecting the Battery
Proceed as follows to inspect battery:
1. Press OFF button to shut down generator set, then
lift lid and remove front panel.
2. Remove the 7.5A fuse from control panel.
3. Remove intake side panel. (See Intake Side Panel
Removal .)
4. See Figure 4-5 . Disconnect white battery charger
cable.
Figure 4-5. Disconnecting Battery Charger Cable
5. See Figure 4-6 . Inspect battery posts and cables
for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and clean as
necessary.
Figure 4-6. Battery Cables
6. (Unsealed batteries only): Completely disconnect
battery. Check battery fluid level and, if necessary,
fill with distilled water only. DO NOT use tap water.
Have an IASD or a qualified service technician
check state of charge and condition.
7. Connect positive battery cable, then negative bat-
tery cable.
8. Connect battery charger cable.
9. Install intake side panel, and install 7.5A fuse.
10. Press AUTO button on controller to put generator
set into AUTO.
11. Install front panel and close generator set lid.
Cleaning the Sediment Trap
A 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 sediment trap per local codes and
guidelines.
Proceed as follows to clean sediment trap:
1. Remove intake side panel (see Intake Side Panel
Removal ).
2. Turn off generator set fuel supply.
3. See Figure 4-7 . Unscrew and remove sediment trap
cap (A).
Figure 4-7. Cleaning the Sediment Trap
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