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bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to one gallon of water. The
bicarbonate of soda is to be added until the evidence of reaction,
foaming, has ceased the resulting liquid is to be ushed with water
and the area dried.
DANGER: EXPLOSIVE FIRE RISK:
Never smoke near batteries
Do not cause a ame or spark in the battery area.
Always discharge static electricity from your body before touching
batteries by rst touching a ground metal surface.
SERVICING BATTERIES
Batteries used on these units may over time lose water. This is
especially true if you are using a trickle charger to maintain your battery.
When relling the battery with water, use only distilled water. Tap water
will shorten the service life of the battery.
Never ll the battery above the ll line. Over lling above the upper
level line may cause electrolyte to overow, resulting in corrosion to
the engine or nearby parts. Immediately wash off any spilled electrolyte
following the procedure above.
BATTERY CHARGING
Units equipped with electric start have a small ywheel charge built into
the engine ywheel assembly for recharging the starting battery. This
ywheel charger generates a small AC current that passes through a
rectier/regulator assembly on the engine to produce a DC charging
current. This circuit is not designed to be used as a battery charging
circuit to recharge dead batteries.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Always connect the positive cable rst and the negative cable last.
When disconnecting, remove the negative cable rst and the positive
cable last. Failure to connect and disconnect in the proper sequence
can cause equipment damage.
Observe polarities: connect the positive (+) battery terminal to the
(+) cable from the engine starter; the negative (-) battery terminal is
connected to the negative cable (ground) from the engine generator
assembly. All connections must be clean and tight. Check the
electrolyte (uid) in the battery periodically to be sure it is above the
plates. Never allow the battery to remain in a discharge condition.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
NEVER JUMP START these units. Doing so will destroy the engine
control module, rendering the unit non-operational. Remove and fully
recharge the battery before attempting to start.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER
A two-stage battery tender is provided on all PSS series generators.
This battery tender charges at a rate of 750 mA until the battery is fully
charged and then automatically switches to a 13.2 VDC oat charger.
The charger has an indicator light on it. Red indicates it is charging,
and green indicates it is in storage mode (oat charge). This charger is
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:
In the following battery installation procedure, check to be sure the
selector switch remains in the ‘off’ position. This should be your last
step before initial start-up.
A customer supplied twelve-volt battery is required to complete
the installation. Installation of the highest CCA rated battery, within
the correct BCI group (size), will increase cold weather starting
performance. Gel batteries should not be used with the battery
tender installed in the generator enclosure.
Voltage BCI Group MIN. CCA Rating
12 26 500
Installation and servicing of batteries must be performed or supervised
only by persons knowledgeable of batteries and the required
precautions. Keep unauthorized persons away from batteries. When
installing or replacing batteries, use the proper group/size starting
battery. The battery should be a maintenance free lead acid design.
Deep cycle batteries will not work for this application.
CAUTION: PERSONAL DANGER:
NEVER dispose of a battery in a re. The battery is capable of
exploding.
DO NOT open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is known to
be harmful to the skin and eyes and to be very toxic.
These generator sets are all NEGATIVE ground. Be very careful not
to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this may short circuit the
battery charging system on the engine.
CAUTION:
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit
current. The following precautions must be observed when working
with batteries.
1. Remove watches, rings, and other metal objects.
2. Use tools with insulated handles.
3. Check both the battery cable ends and the battery posts to be sure
they are free of corrosion.
4. Always connect the battery positive cable rst and then connect the
battery negative cable. When removing the battery cables from the
battery, reverse the procedure and disconnect the negative cable
rst and then the positive cable.
5. Be sure all connections are tight and coat the terminals and cable
ends with dielectric grease.
WARNING:
The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive, The following
precautions must always be taken.
1. Always wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
2. Where electrolyte contacts skin, wash off immediately with water.
3. If electrolyte contacts the eyes, ush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Seek immediate medical attention.
4. Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid neutralizing
agent. A common practice is to use a solution of one pound of