Battery Charging - Echo BEAR CAT EGI-2000 Operation Manual

BATTERY CHARGING

TIP:
• The generator DC rated voltage is 12V.
• Start the engine first, and then connect the generator to the battery
for charging.
• Before starting to charge the battery, make sure that the DC protector
is turned on.
1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal.
3. Connect the black battery charger lead to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Turn the ESC "OFF" to start battery charging.
• Be sure the ESC is turned off while charging the battery.
• Be sure to connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal, and connect the black lead to the negative (-) battery
terminal. Do not reverse these positions.
• Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals
securely so that they are not disconnected due to engine vibration
or other disturbances.
• Charge the battery in the correct procedure by following instructions
in the owner's manual for the battery.
• The DC protector turns off automatically if current goes above the
rated flow during battery charging. To restart charging the battery,
turn he DC protector on by pressing its button to "ON". If the DC
protector turns off again, stop charging the battery immediately and
consult a servicing dealer.
TIP:
• Follow instructions in the owners manual for the battery to determine
the end of battery charging.
• Measure the specific gravity of electrolyte to determine if the battery is
fully charged. At full charge, the electrolyte specific gravity is between
1.26 and 1.28.
• It is advisable to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte at least
once every hour to prevent overcharging the battery.
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