Charging the battery
1.Disconnect the leads from the battery.
2.Fully loosen the battery fluid filler caps.
3.Fill the battery cells with distilled water to the upper limit if the battery is empty.
4.Measure the specific gravity fluid by using a hydrometer and calculate the charging time in accordance with the table shown.
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5. For a fully charged battery, the specific gravity range shall be within 1.26 to 1.28. It is recommended to be checked and confirmed every hour.
6. Connect the DC plug lead (17) into the DC socket (7) and connect the alligator clips to the correct polarity.
Press the DC reset button (4) to reset in case the DC supply had previously been overloaded.
The generator will charge batteries up to 600CCA capacity provided the battery is in reasonable condition.
Batteries of larger capacity may charge but will depend on the condition and also the level of charge in the battery.
In cases where the current exceeds the rating of the generator, the circuit breaker on the DC side will open circuit, and will need to be re set to continue.
Note. The 13.8V DC outlet on this generator is controlled by a DC regulator. This DC outlet should only be used for charging 12Volt Lead Acid Batteries. Both the 240V outlet and the 13.8V DC outlets can be used at the one time, but by using the 240V outlet, the DC outlet current will be higher, thus providing a faster charge. If the DC over current reset button operates, reset the DC button but remove / reduce any 240V AC appliances from the generator.
WARNING. Prior to connecting any appliance to the generator, check the rating label of the appliance. The generator is rated at 900W so if the appliance being connected is higher than 900W, the protective cut out on the generator may operate to prevent over load damage to the generator. The generator will withstand short operation and loads up to 1000W or the generator may stop.
Note: Motorised products will require more energy upon start up and products which are rated below 900W may not start if the starting current is excessive..
It should also be very clearly understood that output voltage fluctuations will occur when various loads are connected and disconnected. It is NOT recommended to connect any electronic equipment to the generator without a voltage or surge protector. Computers, televisions, and stereo equipment can be very sensitive to the input supply and could be damaged if protective equipment is not used in conjunction with this generator. This also includes caravans where electronic equipment is incorporated as part of the wiring.
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