PH4000Ri/E Owner’s Manual
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6.13. DC Application
You may use the DC receptacle to charge external batteries, to power DC devices, or to back-charge the internal
generator battery with a battery charger. The DC receptacle provides a polarized, system floating 12V, 8.3A DC supply.
The DC receptacle can be used to back-charge the generator whether the generator is running or not. The generator must
be running to charge an external battery through the DC receptacle.
6.13.1. Charging External Batteries
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The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt lead acid batteries only. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury or damage.
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To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery, connect the charging cable first to the
battery being charged, and then to the generator. When charging is complete, disconnect the cable
first at the generator.
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Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect the vehicle’s
ground battery cable. Reconnect the vehicle's ground battery cable after the charging cables
are removed. This procedure will prevent the possibility of a short circuit and sparks if you make
accidental contact between a battery terminal and the vehicle's frame or body.
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Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal. Do not reverse the charging
cables, or serious damage to the generator and/or battery may occur. Physical injury may also occur.
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Do not attempt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to the battery. The
generator may be damaged.
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Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal. Do not reverse the charging
cables, or serious damage to the generator and/or battery may occur.
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Start the generator.
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Connect the charging cables to the battery terminals first.
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Connect the charging cable to the DC receptacle of the generator last.
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Batteries give off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate
ventilation when charging.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
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Electrolyte is poisonous.
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If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and
call a physician immediately.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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The DC receptacle may be used while the AC power is in use.
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An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit breaker. If this happens, reset the circuit breaker to
resume operation.
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Charging Wires
Battery Charge
Circuit Breaker
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