Battery Charger - Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Operator's Manual

HOW TO USE THE

BATTERY CHARGER

Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done
in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
1. Plug charger into unit's "Battery Float Charger" jack,
which is located on the starter switch (Figure 8). Plug
battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.
Figure 8 — Battery Charger Jack
2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when
generator is being started and while in operation.
3. Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use
to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float
equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when
plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See "Battery Maintenance" on page 16 for
additional information.
7000EXL Extended Life Generator
RECEPTACLES
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex
Each of these outlets is protected against overload by
20 Amp push-to-reset type circuit breakers (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).
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CAUTION
Receptacle