WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen causing explosion resulting in death, serious injury and/or property damage. Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic. Contact with battery fluid could cause chemical burns resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
• DO NOT continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is fully charged.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended.
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Stopping the Engine |
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1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator | reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. | |||||||||||
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with |
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| 2. | Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add | ||||||||
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. |
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2. Move POWERSMART switch to “Off” position. |
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12 Volt DC panel receptacle.
With the switch off, the engine will run at full governed speed. Always have the switch OFF when starting and stopping the engine.
NOTICE Always have the switch OFF when starting or stopping the generator or when using the DC receptacle.
7.Start generator as described in Starting The Engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges.
NOTICE Normally a period of 30 to 120 minutes is sufficient to recharge a weak battery.
8.When battery has charged, shut down engine as described in Stopping The Engine.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
NOTICE
•Not for use with any other type of battery.
•DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.
•DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
9.Remove the battery charging cable from the generator and then disconnect from the battery posts.
NOTICE Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.
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