Return From Storage - Generac Power Systems Protector Series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
NOTE: On 2.5L models, remove ten screws to release
louvered air intake panel.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always disconnect negative battery cable
first to avoid spark. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
23. Remove negative battery cable (black) from
negative (-) battery terminal.
24. Remove positive battery cable (red) from positive
(+) battery terminal.
25. Remove two screws to release battery hold-down
clamp from platform, or loosen strap and position
away from tray.
26. Remove battery and store in a cool, dry room.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste
collection site or recycling facility to obtain information
on local recycling processes. For more information on
battery recycling,
International website at: http://batterycouncil.org.
27. Install left side access panel. See
NOTE: On 2.5L models, start ten screws to install
louvered air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90
in-lb (10 Nm).
28. Thoroughly clean and wipe down the generator.
See Corrosion Protection.

Return From Storage

To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as
follows:
1. Thoroughly clean and wipe down the generator.
See Corrosion Protection.
2. Remove left side access panel. See
Panels.
NOTE: On 2.5L models, remove ten screws to release
louvered air intake panel.
3. Install battery onto tray oriented with the negative
(–) post toward the front of the enclosure.
4. Install two screws with nylon washers to secure
battery hold-down clamp to tray, or tighten strap
over top of battery.
5. Check battery. See
Fluid Level.
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Check Battery Condition/
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
6. Install positive battery cable (red) onto positive
battery (+) terminal.
7. Install negative battery cable (black) onto negative
(-) battery terminal.
8. Install left side access panel. See
NOTE: On 2.5L models, start ten screws to install
louvered air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90
in-lb (10 Nm).
9. Remove right side access panel. See
Panels.
10. Check oil level and add oil as necessary. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11. Open the viewing window. See
Window.
12. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
13. Move the Main Circuit Breaker switch up to the ON
(Closed) position.
14. Press MANUAL on the control pad to start the
engine. A blue LED illuminates to confirm that the
system is in the MANUAL mode.
15. Allow the engine to run until it is reaches normal
operating temperature. Check for leaks while the
engine is running.
16. Press OFF on the control pad. A red LED
illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF
mode.
17. Install right side access panel. See
Panels.
18. Turn on utility power to the transfer switch.
19. Press AUTO on the control pad. A green LED
illuminates to confirm that the system is in the
AUTO mode.
20. Reset the time and date.
21. Close the viewing window.
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