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MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR
Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible. Dirt and
moisture that accumulates on internal generator windings have an
adverse effect on insulation resistance.
Periodically clean generator exterior surfaces. A soft brush may be
used to loosen caked on dirt. Use a vacuum system or dry, low
pressure air to remove any accumulations of dirt. If the generator
is housed inside an all-weather enclosure, clean the enclosure with
a soft, damp cloth or sponge and water.
Once each year, have the generator cleaned and inspected by a
Service Dealer. That dealer will use dry, low pressure air to clean
internal windings. Parts inside the control console should be
cleaned and inspected at this time as well.
Finally, have the insulation resistance of stator and rotor windings
checked. If insulation resistances are excessively low, the genera-
tor may require drying.
BATTERY
All lead-acid storage batteries discharge when not in use. Refer to
specific instructions and warnings that accompany the battery. If
such information is not available, observe the following precau-
tions when handling a battery:
•
DO NOT use jumper cables and a booster battery to crank or
start the generator engine.
•
DO NOT recharge a weak battery while it is installed in the gen-
erator. Remove battery from generator and recharge in a well-
ventilated area, away from fuel vapors, sparks, heat or flames.
•
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric solution
that can cause severe burns. DO NOT permit fluid to contact
eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, wiring insulation, etc.
If any battery fluid is spilled, flush the affected area with clear
water immediately.
•
Always wear safety glasses, rubber apron and gloves when
handling a battery.
•
Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while charging. The
gas can form an explosive mixture around the battery for sev-
eral hours after charging. Any spark, heat or flames can ignite
the gas and cause an explosion which can shatter the battery,
causing blindness or other serious injury.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery should be inspected per the "Service Schedule" sec-
tion. The following procedure should be followed for inspection:
1.
Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness and corro-
sion. Tighten and clean as necessary.
2.
Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries and, if nec-
essary, fill with DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP
WATER IN BATTERIES.
3.
Have the state of charge and condition checked. This should
be done with an automotive-type battery hydrometer.
Maintenance
Storage batteries 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 explosion. Such an explo-
sion can shatter the battery and cause blind-
ness 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 tools or equipment near
the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely
caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause
severe burns. Do not permit fluid to contact
eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, etc.
Wear protective goggles, protective clothing
and gloves when handling a battery. If the
fluid is spilled, flush the affected area imme-
diately with clear water.
Do not use any jumper cables or booster
battery to crank and start the generator
engine. If the battery has completely dis-
charged, remove it from the generator for
recharging.
Be sure the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set
to the OFF position before connecting the
battery cables. If the switch is set to AUTO
or MANUAL, the generator can crank and
start as soon as the battery cables are con-
nected.
Be sure the 120VAC power supply to the bat-
tery is turned OFF, or sparking may occur at
the battery posts as the cables are attached
and cause an explosion.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When replacing the batteries, use the same number and the fol-
lowing type batteries.
Part Number
058208
The BCI number should be located directly on the battery. For
more information, see "Specifications".
REPAIR PARTS
The latter portion of this manual consists of exploded views,
parts lists and electrical data pertaining to this generator set. The
parts lists consist of (a) an item number, (b) a part number, (c)
the quantity required, and (d) a description of the part. The item
number corresponds to an identical number on the exploded view
drawing.
10-4
BCI Group No.
CCA
24F
525 @ 0 deg. F
NOTE:
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