Battery Requirements; Battery Installation; Connecting The Battery; Battery Disposal - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

Battery Requirements

12 volts, Group 26R Wet Cell 540CCA mini-
mum, or Group 35 AGM 650CCA minimum.
Recommended part number 0H3421S.
NOTE: Do not use external battery chargers.

Battery Installation

WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
• (Unsealed 26R batteries only): Fill battery
with the correct electrolyte fluid, if neces-
sary.
• Fully charge battery before installing it.
Complete the following steps before installing
and connecting battery:
Verify generator is OFF.
1.
Turn off utility power supply to transfer
2.
switch.
Remove 7.5A fuse from generator control
3.
panel.

Connecting the Battery

WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not make battery
connections in reverse. Doing so will result
in equipment damage.
See Figure 6-2. Battery cables (A, B) were fac-
tory connected at the generator.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
B
Figure 6-2.Battery Cable Connections
Proceed as follows to connect battery cables
(000137a)
to battery posts:
Connect red positive battery cable (A: from
1.
starter contactor) to positive battery post.
Tighten to 70 in-lbs (8 Nm).
Connect black negative battery cable (B:
2.
(000138a)
from frame ground) to negative battery
post. Tighten to 70 in-lbs (8 Nm).
Install red battery post cover (shipped with
3.
loose parts).
NOTE: Apply dielectric grease to battery posts
to prevent corrosion.
(000133)
NOTE: In areas where temperatures fall
below 0 °F (-18 °C), a pad type battery warmer
is recommended to aid in cold climate starting.
The battery warmer is available as part of a
cold weather kit (PN: G007101-0) from any
(000163a)
IASD.
NOTE: A battery warmer is not necessary for
AGM-style batteries.

Battery Disposal

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.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with
local laws and regulations. Contact your local
solid waste collection site or recycling facility
to obtain information on local recycling pro-
cesses. For more information on battery recy-
cling, visit the Battery Council International
website at: http://batterycouncil.org.
(000133)
(000167a)
Electrical Connections
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WARNING
A
001832
(000228)
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