Rheem GEN12AD-V, Generator Systems Roduction, Initial Start Up No Lo, Battery Specifications

Battery

WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

The installer must supply and install a sealed, valve- regulated, lead-acid rechargeable starting battery. The starting battery MUST conform to the specifications shown below in the chart.

Battery Specifications

Volts	12 Volt DC
Amps (MIN)	600 CCA (cold cranking amps)
Type	AGM (Absorbed glass mat)
Terminal Hardware	M6
Dimensions (MAX):
Width	5.5 inches (140mm)
Length	9.0 inches (230mm)
Height	8.25 inches (210mm)

Use the supplied tie-down strap (A) to secure the battery to the unit. One end of strap should be attached to the platform and the other end to the slot that is cut in the back wall of the unit.

A

WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive

RODUCTION

hydrogen gas during recharging.

NOTICE Be sure the

tery termin

do not contact the

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen

back wall as this may

cause a s

hort.

and cause explosion, resulting

Initial Start-

up (No Lo

ad)

in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

Unit has b

en set-up

for NG operation at the factory.

Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is

Fuel

version, if

needed, must be completed prior to

extremely caustic.

perf

r

ming these

steps. See Fuel Conversion later in

NOT

Contact with battery contents could caus

e severe

th

s section.

chemical burns.

Before o

perating the generator or placing it into service,

A battery presents a risk of

ctrical sh

ock and high short

the entire installation carefully. Then begin testing the

circuit current.

FOR

spect

t DO NOT dispose of batte

e.

.

sys

tem without any electrical loads connected, as follows:

ry in a fir

cycle battery

t DO NOT allow any open flam

e,

spa

REPR

1. Remove four screws (B) that secure control box front

k, heat, or lit

garette

to enclosure to expose unit’s circuit breaker.

during and for several minutes

a

ter charging

battery.

2. Connect an accurate frequency meter to line side of

t DO NOT open or mutilate the batter

y.

generator’s main circuit breaker.

t Wear protective goggles, rubber apron,

and

ubber boots

B

rubber gloves.

B

t
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. t
Use tools having insulated handles.

Install the battery as described in Servicing the Battery in the Maintenance section of the Operator’s Manual.

SYSTEM

FAULT CODES

MANUAL

OVER-RIDE

SET

EXERCISE

B

B

3.Set generator’s main circuit breaker to ON (closed) position.

4.Set generator’s system switch to OFF.

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