LIFAN Power USA ESI-2000i Owner & Operator Instruction Manual page 34

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OVERSPEED PROTECTION
This generator has been designed to prevent the engine from "overspeed" revving. Overspeed
revving occurs when a generator's on-board monitoring systems detect a drop in voltage from
the inverter, and the generator attempts to compensate by revving the engine higher to generate
more electricity. In the rare event of an inverter failure, there will be no voltage output from the
inverter, and the engine will remain revving at or close to its top speed.
• The 120V receptacles will not supply voltage, regardless of breaker settings.
You may use the DC receptacle to charge external batteries, to power DC devices,. The DC
receptacle provides a regulated, polarized 12V, 8.3A DC supply. The generator must be running to
charge an external battery through the DC receptacle.
• The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt lead acid batteries only. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage.
• To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery, connect the
charging cable first to the battery being charged, and then to the generator. When
charging is complete, disconnect the cable first at the generator.
WARNING
• Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle,
disconnect the vehicle's ground battery cable. Reconnect the vehicle's ground
battery cable after the charging cables are removed. This procedure will prevent
the possibility of a short circuit and sparks if you make accidental contact
between a battery terminal and the vehicle's frame or body.
• Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal. Do not reverse
the charging cables, or serious damage to the generator and/or battery may
occur. Physical injury may also occur.
• Do not attempt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to
the battery. The generator may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Batteries give off explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away.
Provide adequate ventilation when
charging. If electrolyte gets on your
skin, flush with water. If electrolyte gets
WARNING
in your eyes, flush with water for at
least 15 minutes and call a physician
immediately.
DC APPLICATION
1. Start the generator
2. Connect the charging cables to the battery terminals first
3. Connect the charging cable to the DC
receptacle of the generator last.