Section 2 – Installation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

‹ 2.7.3 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS

Figure 2.17 – Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle

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 (-) to the frame ground connection (Figure 2.16).

3.Connect cables so the connectors are clean and tight.

Figure 2.16 – Connecting Battery Cables

POS

FUEL

NEG

‹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.

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: 0D9099-B

‹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

2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A plug-in receptacle (Figure 2.17) is provided on the generator set. Use this receptacle to connect an optional remote-mounted start/stop panel to the generator. Installation of such a panel will permit starting and stopping the generator engine from any convenient location inside the vehicle.

FUEL

RUN

PRIME

STOP

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