Honeywell HW5500E - Portable Generator NOT Owner's Manual page 16

Assembly
Step 4: Install Battery
(HW5500E and HW5500EL Only)
To use the electric-start feature, the battery (included)
must be connected to generator's electric starter.
Battery gases are explosive.
• NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or
spark-producing equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid,
which can be very dangerous and cause severe
burns.
• NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush
the area with water.
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries,
can cause electric shock.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare
hands at the same time.
• Remove rings, watches or any other object
containing metal when working with battery. If
metal comes into contact with battery termi-
nals, electric shock and serious burns can
result.
• Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when
working with or near battery.
• NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top
of battery.
1. To access battery posts, loosen and remove nuts on
retaining plate; slide retaining plate off support rods
and tip battery slightly forward.
FIGURE 15: Electric Start Battery—Remove Retaining Plate
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Remove boot/bolt/nut from each battery post.
2.
Confirm red positive (+) battery lead is securely fas-
3.
tened to the positive (+) battery post as it may have
loosened during shipping.
FIGURE 16: Electric Start Battery—Lead Connection
4. The generator is packaged with the negative (-) bat-
tery cable tie wrapped. Carefully cut the tie wrap to
disengage the battery lead and remove the plastic
bag.
Connect the black negative (-) battery lead to the neg-
5.
ative (-) battery post; install bolt, nut, and boot.
Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts.
6.
NOTE:
Actual battery appearance may vary from illustration pro-
vided.
NOTE:
While the engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is
applied to the battery. This keeps an adequate battery
charge.
HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
To avoid electric arcing, which can result in electric
shock, follow these instructions exactly.
When connecting or disconnecting battery leads:
• ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead
first.
• ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead
first.
• NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to
positive (+) post on battery.
• NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to
negative (-) post on battery.