Battery - GE 040324 Operator's Manual

Battery

Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Remove battery tie-down strap.
4. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
5. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Remove battery tie-down strap.
4. Disconnect negative battery cable from negative
battery terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
NOTICE Failure to disconnect negative battery cable could result in
equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to jump start the generator.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and
cause explosion, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during
and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
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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.
6. Connect black negative battery cable to negative
battery terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
7. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative
battery terminals is secure.
8. Reattach battery tie-down strap.
9. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
10. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
11. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES, RETURN
USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER.
5. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts. DO NOT exceed 13.7 volts
when charging.
6. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
7. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative
battery terminals is secure.
8. Reattach battery tie-down strap.
9. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO, the engine could
crank and start at any time without warning, resulting in
minor or moderate injury.
• To prevent possible injury that could be caused by such sudden
starts, always set the system switch to OFF if performing
maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around the
generator or transfer switch.
10. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
11. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.