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servicing of the battery. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from the batteries.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic. Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
• Immediately wash electrolyte from skin with water.
• If electrolyte contacts eyes, immediately flush with water
and seek medical attention.
• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid
neutralizing agent.
• A common practice is to use a solution of one pound
(500 grams) bicarbonate of soda to one gallon (4 liters)
of water. The bicarbonate of soda solution is to be
added until the evidence of reaction (foaming) has
ceased. The resulting liquid is to be flushed with water
and the area dried.
WARNING
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during
recharging. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion, resulting in death or serious injury.
• 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.
• Discharge static electricity from body before touching
batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface.
WARNING
A battery's high short circuit current could result in serious
injury.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
disconnecting battery terminals.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery during
installation and maintenance.
1. Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF (0) position(see
switch location in the Features and Controls section).
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open or removethe roof as described in the
Access Panels: Installationand Removal section.
4. Remove the 15 amp fuse (see fuse location in the
Features and Controls section).
5. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
7. Service or replace the battery if neccessary.
8. Connect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
9. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
10. Install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder (see fuse
location in the Features and Controls section).
11. Roof and controller:If the generator's controller is
located on one of the side panels of the enclosure –
install the roof if it was removed (see the Access Panels:
Installationand Removal section).If the generator's
controller is located under the roof – do not close or
install the roof yet
12. Restore utility power to the generator.
13. Push the ON/OFF switch to the ON (I) position(see
switch location in the Features and Controls section).
14. Access the generator's controller and set the generator
mode to AUTO.
15. Close and lock the controller access door orclose
and lock the roofas described in the Access Panels:
Installationand Removal section.
NOTICEThis depends on where the generator's controller
is located. See the Access Panels: Installationand Removal
section.
Replacing the Battery
When replacing batteries, use the same number and type of
batteries.See the Battery Specifications chart in the Battery
section.
1. Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF (0) position(see
switch location in the Features and Controls section).
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open or removethe roof as described in the
Access Panels: Installationand Removal section.
4. Remove the 15 amp fuse (see fuse location in the
Features and Controls section).
5. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
7. Remove the battery and install replacement battery.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES.
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
8. Connect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
9. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
10. Install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder (see fuse
location in the Features and Controls section).
11. Roof and controller:If the generator's controller is
located on one of the side panels of the enclosure –
install the roof if it was removed (see the Access Panels:
Installationand Removal section).If the generator's
controller is located under the roof – do not close or
install the roof yet.
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