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CHARGING AN EXTERNAL 12 V BATTERY
Plug the battery into the generator’s 12V outlet. Turn on the engine, then
connect the generator to the battery to charge. Before you start charging the
battery, make sure that the 12V DC fuse is turned on.
1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the red wire to the DC outlet to the plus (+) terminal of the battery.
3. Connect the black wire to the DC outlet to the minus (-) terminal of the battery.
4. To start charging the battery, set ECON to “OFF”.
- Make sure the ECON mode is off while the battery is being charged.
- Be sure to connect the charger’s red wire to the plus (+) terminal of the battery
and the black wire to the minus (-) terminal of the battery. Do not swap the
terminals.
- Connect the charger to the battery terminals securely so that they are not
disconnected due to motor vibrations or other actions.
- To charge the battery properly, follow the instructions in the battery manual.
- The DC protector turns off automatically if the current is higher than the rated
current while the battery is being charged. To restore battery charging, turn on
the DC fuse by pressing the “ON” button.
If the DC protector turns off again, stop charging the battery because the
charging current is too high. Do not charge batteries if their current consumption
is more than 5-8A (depending on the generator model).
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PLEASE NOTE!
Follow the instructions in the battery manual to determine when the
charging is complete.
Measure the electrolyte density to determine if the battery is fully
charged. When the battery is fully charged, the electrolyte density
ranges between 1.26 and 1.28. It is advisable to check the electrolyte
density at least once per hour to avoid overcharging the battery
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PLEASE NOTE!
In case of electrolyte leakage:
SKIN CONTACT: flush the affected area immediately with plenty of water.
SWALLOWING: drink plenty of water or milk. Drink a manganese solution,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Seek medical advice immediately.
EYE CONTACT: rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and immediately seek
medical assistance.
Batteries emit explosive gases. Do not use the battery near flames, cigarettes,
sparks, etc. Ventilate the room when charging or using the battery it in a
confined space. Always wear eye protection when handling batteries.
Never smoke or interrupt battery connections to the generator while
the battery is being charged. Sparks can cause battery gas to ignite.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous and causes severe
burns, as well as contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
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WARNING - DANGER!
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