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PAGE 34 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)

DCA-36SPX — SETUP

When connecting battery do the following:

NEVER

connect the battery cables to the battery

terminals when the

MPEC Control Switch

is in either

the

MANUAL

position.

ALWAYS

make sure that the

MPEC

Control Switch

is in the

OFF/RESET

position when

connecting the battery.

2. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment

compound around both battery terminals. This will ensure
a good connection and will help prevent corrosion around
the battery terminals.

Figure 27. Battery Connections

ALWAYS

disconnect the negative terminal

FIRST

and

reconnect negative terminal

LAST

Inadequate battery connections may cause poor starting
of the generator, and create other malfunctions.

Alternator

The polarity of the alternator is negative grounding type. When
an inverted circuit connection takes place, the circuit will be
in short circuit instantaneously resulting the alternator failure.

DO NOT

put water directly on the alternator. Entry of water

into the alternator can cause corrision and damage the
alternator.

Wiring

Inspect the entire generator for bad or worn electrical wiring
or connections. If any wiring or connections are exposed
(insulation missing) replace wiring immediately.

Piping and Hose Connection

Inspect all piping, oil hose, and fuel hose connections for
wear and tightness. Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses
for leaks.

If any hose (

fuel

oil

) lines are defective replace them

immediately.

If the battery cable is connected
incorrectly, electrical damage to the
generator will occur. Pay close
attention to the polarity of the
battery when connecting the
battery.

NOTE

Battery

This unit is of negative ground

DO NOT

connect in reverse.

Always maintain battery fluid level between the specified
marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fluid level are not
properly maintained. Add only distilled water when
replenishment is necessary.

DO NOT

over fill. Check to see whether the battery cables

are loose. Poor contact may result in poor starting or
malfunctions.

Always

keep the terminals firmly tightened.

Coating the terminals with an approved battery terminal
treatment compound. Replace battery with only
recommended type battery. The battery type used in this
generator is BCI Group 27.

The battery is sufficiently charged if the specific gravity of
the battery fluid is 1.28 (at 68° F). If the specific gravity
should fall to 1.245 or lower, it indicates that the battery is
dead and needs to be recharged or replaced.

Before charging the battery with an external electric source,
be sure to disconnect the battery cables.

Battery Cable Installation

ALWAYS

be sure the battery cables (Figure 27) are properly

connected to the battery terminals as shown below. The

Red

Cable

is connected to the positive terminal of the battery,

and the

Black Cable

is connected to the negative terminal

of the battery.