Model 100199
INSTALLATION
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© 2015 Champion Power Equipment
Part No. 101049 Rev. B
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DANGER
Servicing of Batteries are to
be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required
precautions. Keep unauthorized
personnel away from batteries.
a. Always follow the battery
manufacturer’s directions.
b. When replacing batteries, use
the same number and the
following type batteries: Two (2)
12 volt Group U1 batteries with a
minimum of 350 CCA each (cold
cranking amps).
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CAUTION
A battery presents a rick of electrical shock and high
short circuit current. The following precautions are to
be observed when working on batteries:
1. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects,
2. Use tools with insulated handles,
3. Wear rubber gloves and boots,
4. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the battery
5. Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
disconnecting battery terminals,
6. Determine the battery is inadvertently grounded.
When inadvertently grounded, remove source of
ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery
is capable of resulting in electrical shock. The risk
of such a shock is reduced when such grounds
are removed during installation and maintenance
(applicable to a generator not having a grounded
supply circuit.
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CAUTION
Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a
fi
re. The
battery is capable of exploding.
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CAUTION
Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries.
Released electrolyte has been known to be harmful to
the skin and eyes and can be toxic.
VENTED BATTERIES
The installation of the engine generator shall provide enough
ventilation to ensure that all gases generated by vented batteries
during charging, or caused by equipment malfunction are
removed.
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CAUTION
The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid that is harmful
to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and
corrosive. The following procedures are to be observed:
1. Wear full eye protection and protective clothing,
2. Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it
immediately with water,
3. Where electrolyte contacts the eyes,
fl
ush thoroughly
and immediately with water and seek medical
attention, and 40 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 is to be added until
the evidence of reaction (foaming) has ceased. The
resulting liquid is to be
fl
ushed with water and the
area dried.
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CAUTION
Lead-acid batteries present a risk of
fi
re because they
generate hydrogen gas. The following procedures are
to be followed:
1. DO NOT SMOKE when near batteries,
2. DO NOT cause
fl
ame or spark in battery area, and
3. Discharge static electricity from body before touching
batteries by
fi
rst touching a grounded metal surface.
