Section 2 – Installation
Recreational Vehicle Generator
2.7.3 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS
1.Connect the battery cable from the battery post or terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+) to the lug on the starter contactor (Figure 2.16).
NOTE:
Check to be sure the battery cable boot for the starter cable has been installed.
2.Connect the battery cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or
3.Connect cables so the connectors are clean and tight.
Figure 2.16 – Connecting Battery Cables
71.2 [2 13/16"]
POS. BAT.
34.3CONNECTION [1 3/8"]
NEG. BAT.
CONNECTION
39.6 | 69.6 |
[1 9/16"] | [2 3/4"] |
2.7.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Install the generator battery in its own, vented com- partment. Place the battery compartment away from any source of heat, sparks or flame.
Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart- ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2 square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure, where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause damage.
2.8Optional Accessories
A
Figure 2.17 – Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle
6 | 14A | 14A |
5 | 15 | 15 |
4 | 18 | 18 |
3 | 14 | 14 |
2 | 17 | 17 |
1 | 0 | 0 |
12.00" 
WIRE | WIRE | LENGTH (mm) | FUNCTION | |
No. | COLOR | |||
|
| |||
0 | WHITE | 12.0 (305) | GROUND | |
14 | RED | 12.0 (305) | ENGINE RUN SIGNAL | |
15 | ORANGE | 12.0 (305) | 12 VDC | |
17 | YELLOW | 12.0 (305) | START | |
18 | BROWN | 12.0 (305) | STOP | |
14A | BLUE | 12.0 (305) | PRIME |
P/N:
2.8.1 remote start/stop panel
A remote mounted Start/Stop panel (Figure 2.18) is available that allows the user to start and stop the generator engine conveniently from inside the vehicle. The remote panel includes a Start/Stop switch, hour- meter, generator run lamp, a fuel prime switch, and a wire harness. The hourmeter should be used in conjunction with the maintenance operations found in Part I of this manual.
Figure 2.18 – Optional Remote Panel
FUEL | RUN |
PRIME | STOP |
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