PH4000Ri/E Owner’s Manual
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6.13.2. Powering 12V DC devices
This generator can be used to power 12V DC devices through the DC receptacle on the control panel while the generator
is running. The DC output comes directly from the battery, so powering a DC device places a load on the battery. The
DC device should require no more than 12V or draw more than 10A (which is the size of the DC breaker). The voltage
regulator recharging the internal battery is designed for a maximum charge amperage of 12-13A, so as long as the
generator is running the internal battery should not be drained.
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The generator does not have to be running to power a DC device, but if the generator is not running
the battery will be drained, and you may have to recharge the battery before you can start the
generator again.
To power a DC device:
1.
Start the generator and let it run for a few minutes to reach its normal operating temperature.
2.
Plug in the DC device.
6.13.3. Back-charging the generator battery
This generator battery can be back-charged through the DC receptacle by a battery charger with a T-style connector (such
as the TC2-P Plug-In Trickle Charger, part number
19674
). The generator does not have to be running to back-charge
the battery, and there are no special considerations for switches to be on or off for the battery to charge, though if the
generator is not running, the remote switch should be in the “OFF” position.
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The ECU and fuel pump require the battery to retain some charge, or the generator can’t be started,
even by recoil. It may be necessary to charge the battery before the generator can be started at all.
1.
Connect the polarized connector of the battery charger to the DC receptacle.
2.
Charge the battery for 3 hours. If you are using the TC2-P Plug-In Trickle Charger, charge the battery until the status
indicator goes from red to green.
3.
Disconnect the battery charger from the DC receptacle.
The generator is ready for normal use.
6.13.4. Jump-starting the generator
This generator was not designed to be jump-started through the DC receptacle and it is not recommended to do so. If you
connect an external battery to the DC receptacle before the generator is started and attempt to start the generator with the
key fob or the ignition switch, a jump-start may occur, but it will likely trip the DC breaker. It is recommended to connect
external batteries to the DC receptacle using the procedure given in
Charging External Batteries
. If however, you do trip
the DC breaker, press the breaker reset button located next to the DC receptacle on the control panel.
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