North Star 157595, Owner'S Manual

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Assembly and Initial Set-Up
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Step 4. Battery Installation
Install a 12-volt standard automotive battery (Group 75/86) with a minimum 18 amp-hour
rating.
The engine will run but the burner will not fire unless a battery is installed.
The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed in the protective battery
compartment located near the engine. The inside dimensions of the battery compartment are 11-
1/8"L x 7-3/4"W x 10-1/8"H.
Follow the steps below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.
WARNING
: Battery Hazards
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can
cause electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to
avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an
explosion. ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.
General
Battery
Safety Rules
•
ALWAYS use eye protection and protective clothing when handling batteries.
•
NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
•
NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any
non-insulated tools.
•
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
neutralize with baking soda.
Connecting
the battery Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery compartment.
2. Connect the
red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
3. Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
Disconnecting
the battery Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.