10000EXL Extended Life Generator

• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges.

RECEPTACLES

 

• When battery has charged, shut down engine

 

NOTE: 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.

How to Use the Battery Charger

Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location, such as inside a garage.

Plug the charger into the unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, which is located on the starter switch (Figure 10). Plug battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.

Figure 10 — Battery Charger Jack

240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle

Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle (Figure 11). Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to the plug.

Figure 11 — 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle

240 Volts AC

Frame Ground

Y (Hot)

X (Hot)

120 Volts

120 Volts

 

AC

 

 

 

AC

 

 

 

 

 

W (Neutral)

NEMA 14-50

Unplug the charger from the unit and the wall outlet when generator is being started and while it is in operation.

Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float equalizer and will not overcharge the battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time.

IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 13 for additional information.

Use this receptacle to operate 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 10,000 watts (10.0 kW) of power.The outlet is protected by a 45 Amp push–to–reset circuit breaker.

CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a 240 Volt 50 Amp rating (up to 12,500 watts), the generator is only rated for 10,000 watts. Powering loads that exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of the generator can damage it or cause serious injuries. 240 Volt loads powered through this outlet should not exceed 41.7 Amps of current draw.

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Generac 9801-7 owner manual How to Use the Battery Charger, Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle