Optional Accessories - Guardian QUIETPACT 85D Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Liquid-cooled recreational vehicle generator

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2. Connect the battery cable from the battery post,

indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-), to the

vehicle frame ground connection (Figure 2.19).

3. Connect a cable from the vehicle frame ground to

the negative post on the generator frame.

4. Connect cables so the connectors are clean and

tight.

Figure 2.19 – Connecting Battery Cables

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BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Install the generator battery in its own, vented com-

partment. Place the battery compartment away from

any source of heat, sparks, or flame.

Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart-

ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2

square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount

the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure,

where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause

damage.

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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The

battery is capable of exploding. Storage batter-

ies give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas can

form an explosive mixture around the battery

for several hours after charging. The slightest

spark can ignite the gas and cause an explo-

sion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery

and cause blindness or other injury. Any area

that houses a storage battery must be properly

ventilated. Do not allow smoking, open flame,

sparks, or any spark-producing tool or equip-

ment near the battery. Discharge static electric-

ity from body before touching the battery by

first touching a grounded metal surface.

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A battery presents a risk of electrical shock

and high short-circuit current. The following pre-

cautions are to be observed when working on

batteries:

• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects;

Section 2 – Installation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

DANGER

• Use tools with insulated handles;

• Wear rubber gloves and boots;

• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the

battery;

• Disconnect any charging source prior to connecting

or disconnecting battery terminals; and

• Do not use any jumper cables or booster battery to

crank and start the generator engine. If any battery

has discharged, remove it for recharging.

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Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released

electrolyte is known to be harmful to the skin

and eyes, and to be toxic.

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The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is

harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically

conductive and corrosive. The following

procedures are to be observed:

• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing;

• Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off

immediately with water.

• If the electrolyte contacts the eyes, immediately

flush eyes thoroughly with water, and seek medi-

cal attention.

• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an

acid-neutralizing agent. A common practice is to

use a solution of 1 pound (500 grams) bicarbonate

of soda to 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. The bicar-

bonate of soda solution is to be added until the

evidence of reaction (foaming) has ceased. The

resulting liquid is to be flushed with water and the

area dried.

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