PAGE 28 — DIS185SSI4F AIR COMPRESSOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/19/16)
BATTERY
This unit is a negative ground type.
DO NOT
connect in
reverse. Always maintain battery fluid level between the
specified marks. Battery life will be shortened if proper fluid
levels are not maintained. Add only distilled water when
replenishment is necessary.
DO NOT
over fill. Check to see whether the battery cables
are loose. Poor contact may result in poor starting or
malfunctions.
Always
keep the terminals firmly tightened.
Coat the terminals only with an approved battery
terminal treatment compound. Replace battery with only
recommended type battery. The battery type used in this
generator is BCI Group 27.
The battery is sufficiently charged if the specific gravity
of the battery fluid is 1.28 (at 68° F). If the specific gravity
should fall to 1.245 or lower, the battery is dead and needs
to be recharged or replaced.
Before charging the battery with an external electric source,
be sure to disconnect the battery cables.
Battery Cable Installation
ALWAYS
be sure the battery cables (Figure 19) are
properly connected to the battery terminals as shown below.
The
red cable
is connected to the positive terminal of the
battery, and the
black cable
is connected to the negative
terminal of the battery.
Figure 19. Battery Connections
CAUTION
ALWAYS
disconnect the negative terminal
FIRST
and
reconnect negative terminal
LAST
.
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
INSPECTION/SETUP
When connecting the battery, do the following:
1.
NEVER
connect the battery cables to the battery
terminals when the main switch (ignition switch) is in
the
ON
position.
2. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment
compound around both battery terminals. This will
ensure a good connection and will help prevent
corrosion around the battery terminals.
ALTERNATOR
The polarity of the alternator is negative grounding type.
When an inverted circuit connection takes place, the
circuit will be in short circuit instantaneously, resulting in
alternator failure.
DO NOT
put water directly on the alternator. Entry of water
into the alternator can cause corrosion and damage the
alternator.
WIRING
Inspect the entire air compressor for bad or worn electrical
wiring or connections. If any wiring or connections are
exposed (insulation missing) replace wiring immediately.
PIPING AND HOSE CONNECTION
Inspect all piping, oil hose, and fuel hose connections for
wear and tightness. Tighten all hose clamps and check
hoses for leaks.
If any hose (
fuel or oil
) lines are defective, replace them
immediately.
NOTICE
If the battery cable is incorrectly connected, electrical
damage to the generator will occur. Pay close attention
to the polarity of the battery terminals when connecting
the battery.
CAUTION
Inadequate battery connections may cause poor
starting of the generator, and create other malfunctions.