Honeywell HW7000EH Install Battery, Negative Battery Lead Attached to Alternator for Shipping

Assembly

Step 4: Install Battery

To use the electric start feature, the battery (included) must be connected to generator’s electric starter.

WARNING

Battery gases are explosive.

•NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or spark-producing equipment near the battery.

Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid, which can be very dangerous and cause severe burns.

•NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with water.

WARNING

Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries, can cause electric shock.

•NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare hands at the same time.

•Remove rings, watches or any other object containing metal when working with battery. If metal comes into contact with battery termi-

nals, electric shock and serious burns can result.

•Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with or near battery.

•NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top of battery.

1.The generator is packaged with the black negative (-) battery lead attached to the top of the alternator with a plastic tie wrap. Carefully cut the tie wrap to disen- gage the battery lead and remove the plastic bag.

FIGURE 15: Negative Battery Lead Attached to Alternator for Shipping

WARNING

To avoid electric arcing, which can result in electric shock, follow these instructions exactly.

When connecting or disconnecting battery leads:

•ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first.

•ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead first.

•NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to positive (+) post on battery.

•NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to negative (-) post on battery.

2.To access battery posts:

2A. Loosen and remove nuts on retaining plate; slide retaining plate off support rods.

FIGURE 16: Electric Start Battery—Remove Retaining Plate

2B. Tip battery slightly forward.

3.Remove bolt/nut from each battery post.

4.Confirm red positive (+) battery lead is securely fas- tened to the positive (+) post as it may have loosened during shipping. Place boot over battery post.

FIGURE 17: Electric Start Battery—Lead Connection

5.Connect the black negative (-) battery lead to the neg- ative (-) battery post; install bolt, nut, and boot.

6.Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts.

NOTE:

Actual battery appearance may vary from illustration pro- vided.

NOTE:

While the engine is running, a small “trickle” charge is applied to the battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge.

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