Rheem GEN12AD-V, Installation Manual

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Battery
The installer must supply and install a sealed, valve-
regulated, lead-acid rechargeable starting battery. The
starting battery MUST conform to the specifications shown
below in the chart.
Battery Specifications
Volts 12 Volt DC
Amps (MIN) 600 CCA (cold cranking amps)
Type AGM (Absorbed glass mat)
Terminal Hardware M6
Dimensions (MAX):
Width 5.5 inches (140mm)
Length 9.0 inches (230mm)
Height 8.25 inches (210mm)
Install the battery as described in Servicing the Battery in the
Maintenance section of the Operator’s Manual.
Use the supplied tie-down strap ( A ) to secure the battery to
the unit. One end of strap should be attached to the platform
and the other end to the slot that is cut in the back wall of
the unit.
NOTICE
Be sure the battery terminals do not contact the
back wall as this may cause a short.
Initial Start-up (No Load)
Unit has been set-up for NG operation at the factory.
Fuel conversion, if needed, must be completed prior to
performing these steps. See
Fuel Conversion later in
this section.
Before operating the generator or placing it into service,
inspect the entire installation carefully. Then begin testing the
system without any electrical loads connected, as follows:
1. Remove four screws ( B ) that secure control box front
to enclosure to expose unit’s circuit breaker.
2. Connect an accurate frequency meter to line side of
generator’s main circuit breaker.
3. Set generator’s main circuit breaker to ON
(closed) position.
4. Set generator’s system switch to OFF .
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen
and cause explosion, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
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DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
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DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
t DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
t Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
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Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Use tools having insulated handles.
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