BATTERY INSTALLATION

The generator is equipped with a maintenance free battery.

1. For packaging purposes the black

 

 

 

 

Wire Tie

 

negative battery cable and battery

 

 

were secured with wire ties. Cut

Negative Battery Cable

 

these wire ties.

 

 

 

 

2. Connect black negative cable to

 

 

 

 

negative (-) battery post. Tighten

 

 

 

 

securely. NOTE: Make sure rubber

 

 

 

 

boot is covering positive (+) battery

 

 

 

 

terminal.

 

 

 

NOTE: If battery needs to be charged,

 

 

 

follow these instructions.

Wire Tie

 

 

 

 

When charging the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery, do not smoke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep away from any sparks. The

 

Negative Battery Cable

 

fumes from the battery acid can cause

 

 

 

an explosion. To prevent explosive

 

 

 

fumes from accumulating do not

 

 

 

charge in an enclosed area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sulfuric acid is a

Positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flammable and

Battery Cable

 

 

 

 

explosive chemical that is harmful to

with rubber

the skin, eyes, and clothing.

boot

 

 

 

To prevent sparks, disconnect the black

battery cable from the negative (-)

terminal before disconnecting the red positive cable.

1.Remove black negative battery cable from the battery.

2.Remove red positive battery cable from the battery.

3.Use a portable 12 volt battery charger, if needed, to bring battery to full charge (12.6 at 70ºF.). Refer to the battery charger’s operator’s manual for the correct procedure. If a battery charger is not available, have an authorized service center charge the battery.

4.Connect the battery cables.

To Prevent sparks connect the red (positive) cable to the positive (+) terminal before connecting the black negative

cable.

When transporting unit over extremely rough terrain by vehicle the battery should be secured.

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information. Your local electric company or a certified electrician should be able to help you with this information.

Grounding Lug

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