Battery Maintenance; Cleaning The Sediment Trap - Generac Power Systems 15 kW EcoGen Owner's Manual

Battery Maintenance

The battery should be regularly inspected per the
Service Schedule. Contact an IASD for assistance if
necessary.
Proceed as follows to inspect the battery:
1. Press the OFF button to shut down the generator,
then lift the lid and remove the front panel.
2. Remove the 7.5 amp fuse from the control panel.
3. Remove the intake side panel. (See
Panel Removal.)
4. See Figure 4-1. Disconnect the white battery
charger cable.
NOTE: Allow the AVR to cool and the fan to stop before
removing the battery. Removing the battery before the
AVR has stopped can damage the AVR and injure the
operator.
5. See Figure 4-18. Inspect the battery posts and
cables for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and
clean as necessary.
Figure 4-18. Battery Cables
6. (Unsealed batteries only): Completely disconnect
the battery. Check the battery fluid level and, if
necessary, fill with distilled water only. DO NOT
use tap water. Also, have an IASD or a qualified
service technician check the state of charge and
condition.
7. When inspection is complete, reconnect the battery
cables, the battery charger cable, reinstall the
intake side panel, and reinstall the 7.5 amp fuse.
8. Place the controller in AUTO mode.
9. Install the front panel and close the generator lid.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
Intake Side
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
•
DO NOT smoke when near the battery.
•
DO NOT cause flame or spark in the battery area.
•
Discharge static electricity from the body before
touching the battery by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
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Cleaning the Sediment Trap

The sediment trap removes contaminants (moisture and
fine particles) from gaseous fuels before they enter the
fuel regulator. Accumulated moisture and particles must
be emptied from the sediment trap per local codes and
guidelines.
Proceed as follows to clean the sediment trap:
1. Remove the intake side panel (see
Panel
2. Turn the generator fuel supply off.
3. See
(000162)
WARNING
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Removal).
Figure 4-19. Unscrew and remove the cap (A).
Maintenance
(000137a)
(000164)
(000138a)
(000228)
Intake Side
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