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a. Remove battery vent caps. Check that vent cap holes are not
clogged. If necessary, use a length of fine wire to open holes in
caps. Then, install vent caps onto battery.
DANGER!
Storage batteries give off EXPLOSIWE hydrogen gas while charging. DO
NOT permit smoking, open flames, sparks, or spark producing equipment
in the vicinity while charging a battery. NEVER use a match, lighter,
or any other source of heat to provide lighting while checking battery
fluid level. The danger of explosion is greatly diminished if battery
vent caps are installed while charging.
b. Check electrolyte fluid level in all battery cells, if necessary,
add DISTILLED WATER to bring fluid to the correct level. DO NOT OSE
TAP WATER.
DANGER!
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid
solution that can cause severe burns. DO NOT permit fluid to contact
eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, wiring insulation, etc. If
spillage occurs, flush the affected area with clear water immediately.
c. Insert the 2-prong plug of the Battery Charge Cable (shipped with
unit) into the generator panel receptacle indicated by the words _12
VOLT D.C.".
d. Connect the Battery Charge Cable clamp with RED handle to the
battery post or terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or "+".
e. Connect the Battery Charge Cable clamp with BLACK handle to the
battery post or terminal indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or "-".
f. Start the generator engine. The discharged battery will receive a
maximum charge of up to I0 d-c amperes. This maximum charge rate will
reduce as the battery approaches a i00 percent state of charge.
g. When the battery has recharged, shut the generator engine down.
Then, disconnect the Battery Charge cable from the panel receptacle
and from the battery posts or terminals.
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Figure 2-3. Charging a Battery
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