Return To Service - Honeywell 8 kW Owner's Manual

Section 4: Maintenance
Turn off the utility power to the transfer switch.
4.
Remove the 7.5 Amp fuse from the generator's
5.
control panel.
Disconnect the battery cables. Remove negative
6.
cable first.
Remove battery charger AC input T1/Neutral cable
7.
(has white sleeve) at controller.
While the engine is still warm, drain the oil
8.
completely, and then refill the crankcase with oil.
Attach a tag to the engine indicating the viscosity
9.
and classification of the new oil in the crankcase.
Remove the spark plug(s) and spray a fogging
10.
agent into the spark plug(s) threaded openings.
Reinstall and tighten the spark plug(s).
Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry room
11.
on a wooden board.
Clean and wipe down the entire generator.
12.

Return to Service

To return the unit to service after storage:
Verify utility power is OFF.
1.
Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and
2.
classification. If necessary, drain and refill with
proper oil.
Check the state of the battery. Fill all cells of
3.
unsealed batteries to the proper level with distilled
water. DO NOT use tap water. Recharge the
battery to 100% state of charge. If defective,
replace the battery.
Clean and wipe down the entire generator.
4.
Make sure the 7.5 Amp fuse is removed from the
5.
generator Control Panel.
Reconnect the battery. Observe battery polarity.
6.
Damage may occur if the battery is connected
incorrectly. Install positive cable first.
Reconnect the battery charger AC input T1/Neutral
7.
cable (has white sleeve) at controller.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
8.
Insert the 7.5 Amp fuse into the generator control
9.
panel.
Start the unit by pressing the MANUAL button.
10.
Allow the unit to warm up for a few minutes.
Stop the unit by pressing the control panel OFF
11.
button.
Turn on the utility power to the transfer switch.
12.
Set the control panel to AUTO.
13.
The generator is ready for service.
NOTE: When a battery is dead or has been
disconnected, the exercise timer and current date and
time must be reset.
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