Operation; Connecting The Battery Igen4500 - Westinghouse iGen2200 Instruction Manual

OPERA TION
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
iGen4500
WARNING
To avoid electric shock:
• ALWAYS connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) first when
connecting battery cables.
• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) first when
disconnecting battery cables.
• NEVER connect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) to the
positive (+) terminal on the battery.
• NEVER connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) to the
negative (-) terminal on the battery.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals
simultaneously.
• NEVER place a tool or other
metal object across both battery
terminals.
• NEVER place a tool or other metal
object between either of the battery
terminals and any part of the
generator.
• ALWAYS use insulated or non-
conducting tools when installing the
battery.
NOTE: The generator comes equipped with the
positive battery cable (red boot) already
attached.
Tools required – Flat blade screwdriver and 10 mm
spanner.
1. Remove the battery access cover (see Figure 7).
2. Pull down on the battery strap clip and unhook it
from the mounting base (see Figure 9).
3. Lift the battery up, withdraw it bottom-first
through the battery access port and then
stand it up vertically in its normal orientation
(see Figure 10).
4. Verify the positive (+) battery cable (red boot)
is securely tightened to the positive (+) battery
terminal. Ensure boot is properly fitted over
battery terminal.
5. Carefully remove the protective wrapping around
the lug of the negative (-) battery cable (black
boot).
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6. Remove the temporary cable tie on the negative
(-) cable and then route the cable towards the
negative (-) battery terminal.
7. Pull back the black boot and securely attach
the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) to
the negative (-) battery terminal as shown in
Figure 11. Replace the black boot so it protects
the cable lug and battery terminal.
8. Insert the battery top-first through the battery
access port and stand it up vertically on its
mounting base.
9. Check that the battery is positioned correctly
and that the battery cables are not kinked or
pinched.
10. Pass the battery strap under the negative (-)
battery cable and centrally over the top of the
battery. Then pull down on the battery strap clip
and hook it onto the mounting base.
11. Replace the battery access cover.
1 - Battery
2 - Battery Strap
3 - Battery Strap Clip
4 - Battery Mounting Base
Figure 9 – Battery Mounting Inside Generator
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