Winpower DE20I4, Installation And Operation Manual

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EQUIPMENT DAMAGE- All of these units are 12 Volt and they
are all negative ground. Permanent damage will occur if
they are connected to a 24 volt system or a positive ground
system. If you are using the truck batteries to start these
units you may have to disable the charging system to keep it
from interfering with the vehicle charging system.
Installation and servicing of batteries must only be performed
or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.
When installing or replacing batteries, use the proper group/size
starting battery. The battery should be a Maintenance Free lead
acid design. Deep cycle batteries will not work for this application.
CAUTION – PERSONAL DANGER
CAUTION - NEVER dispose of a battery in a fire. The battery is
capable of exploding.
CAUTION -DO NOT open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is known to be harmful to the skin and eyes and to be
very toxic.
These engine generator sets are all NEGATIVE ground. Be very
careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this may
short circuit the battery charging system on the engine.
CAUTION – A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high
short circuit current. The following precautions must be observed
when working with batteries:
1. Remove watches, rings and other metal objects.
2. Use tools with insulated handles.
3. Check both the battery cable ends and the battery posts to be
sure they are free of corrosion.
4. Always connect the battery positive cable first and then
connect the battery negative cable. When removing the
battery cables from the battery reverse the procedure,
disconnect the negative cable first and then the positive
cable.
5. Be sure all connections are tight and coat the terminals and
cable ends with dialectic grease.
WARNING – The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and
corrosive. The following precautions must always be taken:
* Always wear full eye protection and protective clothing
* Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash off immediately
with water.
* If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and
Immediately with water and seek immediate medical attention
* Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid neutral-
izing agent. A common practice is to use a solution of one
pound of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to one gallon of
water. The bicarbonate of soda solution is to be added until
the evidence of reaction, foaming, has ceased. The resulting
liquid is to be flushed with water and the area dried.
DANGER – Explosive Fire Risk
* Never smoke when near batteries
* Do not cause a flame or spark in the battery area
* Always discharge static electricity from your body before
touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface
SERVICING BATTERIES
Batteries used on these units may, over time, lose water. This is
especially true if you are using a trickle charger to maintain your
battery. When refilling the battery with water use only distilled
water. Tap water will shorten the service life of the battery.
Never fill the battery above the fill line. Over filling above the
upper level line may cause the electrolyte to overflow, resulting in
corrosion to the engine or nearby parts. Immediately wash off any
spilled electrolyte following the procedure above.
NOTE: Always make sure that a new battery is fully charged
before installing it on a generator set. Failure to do so can cause
damage to the engine control module in the generator set.
All connections must be clean and tight. Check the electrolyte
(fluid) in the battery periodically to be sure it is above the plates.
Never allow the battery to remain in a discharged condition.