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in the range 1-2 A, which automatically monitors and
evaluates the battery charge level and it is not possible
to overcharge the battery, which is very important for
the lifetime of the battery and also for safety. When a
certain overcharging threshold is exceeded, the battery
may explode since the battery is tightly sealed and the
excess gas emitted during overcharging has nowhere to
escape from the battery.
y
The terminal voltage on the battery should, for the
above-mentioned reasons, not exceed 14.4 V, which
intelligent microprocessor-controlled chargers ensure or
should ensure (if they are of good quality).
Note
y
In the event that a charger with a higher charging cur-
rent that 2 A is used to charge the battery, then the bat-
tery will be charged too quickly, which has a negative
effect on the lifespan of the battery (this battery does
not have such a large capacity in Ah as car batteries and
thus a high charging current is detrimental.
y
Further useful information about lead batteries can
be found in the documents titled "Guide to the world
of lead batteries", which is available at the website of
HERON®
after entering the part number of the gene-
rator into the search engine or we can provide it at our
customer service centre.
First connect the red lead with the red cover to the posi-
tive battery terminal marked with the symbol ("+") and
then connect the black lead with the black cover to the
negative battery terminal marked with the symbol ("-").
Then pull the protective plastic cover (red and black as per
the colour of the terminals) on to both battery terminals.
IV. Starting the generator
•
WARNING
y
Before starting up the generator, always check the gene-
rator for damage (unconnected wires, leaks in the fuel
system, missing safety elements and components, etc.).
Prior to using the generator for powering electrical devi-
ces, perform a preliminary test and make sure that there
are no faults. In this way you can prevent injury, damage
to the generator or the connected electrical devices.
MANUAL START
Slightly pull out the handle of the pull starter
and then tug it out quickly (fig. 20).
If the generator does not start, holding the handle with
your hand allow it to return to its initial position and
repeat the starting process.
•
ATTENTION
y
Do not release the handle of the manual starter,
rather allow it to return to the initial position while
holding it since releasing the pulled out handle sud-
denly would result in a rapid return and this could
cause damage to the starting mechanism.
Note
y
It is possible to use the pull-cord manual starter to also
start generator models equipped with an electrical start,
e.g. in the event that the battery is flat.
ELECTRIC START
(applies only for generator models equipped with an
electric start).
Set the power switch to the "START" position (sym-
bol "II" on the switch) and hold it in this position
for a moment to start the engine. Then release
it. If the generator fails to start when the power
switch is set to the "ELECTRIC START" position, do
not hold down the button in the "ELECTRIC START"
position for longer than a few seconds to avoid
damaging the starter - then release the switch and
reattempt to start the engine.
After starting the generator, on the large
models, gradually push the choke lever com-
pletely away from yourself and on models
HERON® 8896411 and HERON® 8896416 gradu-
ally set the choke lever to the "run" position.
y
In the event that when changing the position of the
choke lever, the engine were to be throttled, immediate-
ly set the lever back to the initial position and wait a few
moments and then attempt to again gradually move it
to the position for running the generator.
y
To start a generator with a warm engine that has been
running for an extended period of time, it may not be
necessary to set the choke lever to the starting position.
It may, however, be necessary to check this by perfor-
ming a practical test in the event that the generator can-
not be started with the choke lever set in the generator
operating position.
With the circuit breakers in the off position,
plug the electrical devices into the power
sockets of the generator.
y
More detailed information about connecting electri-
cal devices and the power inputs is provided later in
chapter V. Connecting electrical devices and generator
load-capacity
•
ATTENTION
y
In the event that there is an unusual noise, vibrations or
operation while the generator is running, immediately
turn off the generator, disconnect it from the el. power
supply and identify and rectify the cause of this unusual
operation. If the unusual operation is caused by a fault
inside the device, have it repaired at an authorised servi-
ce centre for the
HERON®
brand through the vendor or
directly at an authorised service centre (service locations
are listed at the
HERON®
generators website address at
the start of this manual).
