Generac Power Systems XT8000E Series Owner's Manual page 27

Figure 4-9. Battery Charger Fuse
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Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas while recharging. An explosive mixture
will remain around the battery for a long time
after it has been charged. The slightest spark
can ignite the hydrogen and cause an
explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the
battery and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
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Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks
or any other source of heat around a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and
rubber gloves when working around a
battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an
extremely corrosive sulfuric acid solution
that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs
flush area with clear water immediately.
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some of its charge when
not in use for prolonged periods of time. If the
battery is unable to crank the engine, plug in the 12V
charger included in the accessory box. RUNNING
THE GENERATOR
BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and
ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry
location.
1. Plug charger into "Battery Charger Input" jack (6),
located on the control panel (Figure 2-5). Plug wall
receptacle end of the battery charger into a 120 Volt
AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control
panel jack when generator is going to be in use.
XT8000E Series Portable Generator
INLINE FUSE
LOCATION
NOTE:
DOES NOT CHARGE
Do not use the battery charger for more than 48
hours at one charge. Charge the battery at least once
4.3.10 — Battery Replacement
When the battery will no longer accept a charge, replace-
ment is necessary. The battery is needed to use the elec-
tric starter.
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some of its charge when
not in use for prolonged periods of time. If the
battery is unable to crank the engine, plug in the 12V
charger included in the accessory box (see the
Charging the Battery section). RUNNING THE
GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY.
The battery shipped with the generator has been
provided fully charged. To replace the battery, see Figure
4-10.
1. Disconnect and remove the battery mounting hard-
ware (8mm) and BLACK wire from the battery's
NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
2. Move the red protective boot and disconnect the bat-
tery mounting hardware (8mm) and RED wire from
the battery's POSITIVE (+) terminal.
3. Remove the two screws and bracket from the battery
tray. Remove the battery.
4. Place the new battery in the tray. Secure with the
bracket and two mounting screws. Tighten screws
securely.
5. Reconnecting the RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) ter-
minal and the BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-) ter-
minal.
THE
Figure 4-10. Battery Mounting Hardware
NOTE:
every 3 months.
NOTE:
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+
NEGATIVE POSITIVE
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