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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 fi rst and then
connect the battery negative cable. When removing the
battery cables from the battery reverse the procedure,
disconnect the negative cable fi rst and then the positive
cable.
5. Be sure all connections are tight and coat the terminals and
cable end 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, fl ush thoroughly and immedi
ately with water and seek immediate medical attention.
*
Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid
neutralizing 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 fl ushed with water and the area
dried.
DANGER – Explosive Fire Risk
*
Never smoke when near batteries.
*
Do not cause a fl ame or spark in the battery area.
* Always discharge static electricity from your body before
touching batteries by fi rst 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 refi lling the battery with water use only distilled
water. Tap water will shorten the service life of the battery.
Never fi ll the battery above the fi ll line. Over fi lling above the
upper level line may cause the electrolyte to overfl ow, 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
(fl uid) in the battery periodically to be sure it is above the plates.
Never allow the battery to remain in a discharged condition.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER &
BLOCKHEATER
A three-stage battery charger is provided standard for all 12 volt
standby systems. The standard charger is an Automatic Battery
Charger & Maintainer. This Charger has three rates of charging.
During the fi rst stage, know as BULK Charging, the charging
current is limited to 2 Amps at a voltage of up to 14.5 volts. The
green LED will blink during this stage. During stage two, know
as ABSORPTION Charging, the charging voltage is held at
14.5 volts and the charging rate gradually reduces the amount
of current (amps) fl owing to the battery. The green LED will also
blink during this stage. Stage three is called MAINTENANCE
Charging. During this stage the voltage will drop to 13.3 volts and
the charge rate will drop to as low at .1 amps. This keeps your
batteries in a fully charged condition without over charging them.
During this stage the green LED is constantly lit. There are
optional 5 and 10 amp chargers available that may be installed
on some units
** NOTICE **
The trickle charger is not intended to recharge a battery which
has become completely discharged. It is designed to produce
just enough current to maintain a fully charged battery.
The battery tender receptacle is to be powered by a GFCI circuit
and installed in accordance with the United States National
Electric Code. These AC wires can be run in the same conduit
as the other AC leads from the generator. It is suggested that
this circuit be fused for 15 amps, then both the battery charger
and the block heater can be connected to the same circuit. A
120 volt duplex receptacle is mounted on the generator along
side circuit breaker panel, the battery tender is shipped already
plugged into the receptacle.
The engine blockheater installed on this unit should also be
plugged in this receptacle. The block heater is thermostatically
controlled and when plugged in will maintain the engine coolant
temperature between 100 and 120 degrees F.
MOUNTING THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSFER SWITCH (A.T.S.)
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***** WARNING *****
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FIRE HAZARD - All wiring must be done by a licensed
electrician, and must conform to the national electrical code and
comply with all state and local codes and regulations. Check
with the local authorities before proceeding!
INSTALLATION NOTES
Because of the many different types of service, feeder, and
distribution equipment, no specifi c wiring instructions can be
provided. It is recommended that only copper wire be used.
In all cases it is essential that while the load is connected to
the generator, there can be absolutely no feedback from the
generator to the power line or the power line to the generator.
When properly installed, the normal A.T.S. Control and safety
systems will eliminate all paths for feedback.
