GENMAX GM12000ED, User Manual

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Battery Charging
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Attach the red clip of the special charger to the
positive (red) lug of the battery, and the black clip to
the negative (blue) lug of the battery. Be careful not to
connect the positive and negative terminals
incorrectly.
Tip: The charging time is about 30-40 minutes
.
The battery storage time is generally about 6 months. If the generator is not used for a long time, the battery
will run out of power. At this time, the battery should be charged. Replace the battery if it is damaged or fails to
charge.
Hand start charging: Start the generator by hand, and the battery will be charged automatically when the
generator runs.
Use an external power source for charging:
WARNING
Do not start the generator while charging with an external power supply. Keep batteries away
from fire sources. Keep the battery in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep batteries
away from children.
ATTENTION
1. Charge properly
Keeping lithium-ion batteries properly charged and discharged can prolong battery life. Maintaining a power
level of 10%-90% in lithium-ion batteries is beneficial for battery protection.
2. Choose the appropriate charging temperature
Lithium battery charging temperature range: 0-45 ℃
.
3. Avoid overcharging
Overcharging of lithium-ion batteries must be avoided during the charging process. Overcharging of lithium-
ion batteries in any form will lead to serious damage to battery performance and even explosion.
USING THE GENERATOR