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5. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the
generator's 12-Volt DC accessory socket. The
battery is now charging. Keep the battery as far
away as possible from the generator due to the
explosive gas hazard.
6. Monitor the battery; stop charging if the battery
gets hot to the touch and the electrolyte boils
violently.
7. Variables such as battery size and initial state
of charge make it impossible to definitively
recommend the charging period. Some batteries
have a state of charge indicator that can
be visually checked. Otherwise a voltmeter
or hydrometer is necessary to accurately
determine the battery's condition. A fully
charged battery will have an open circuit voltage
of at least 12.6 V and an electrolyte specific
gravity of at least 1.265. In the absence of any
state of charge tools, stop the charging after
approximately three hours and check whether
the battery is capable of powering the required
application, e.g. to start a car's engine.
8. Remove the cigarette lighter plug from the
generator's 12-Volt DC accessory socket.
9. Stop the generator unless it's being used to
power some other 240-Volt AC device(s).
10. Disconnect the negative (-) alligator clip (black)
from the negative (-) terminal on the battery.
11. Disconnect the positive (+) alligator clip (red)
from the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
12. Re-fit the battery's vent caps, if applicable. The
battery can now be used.
Battery Charging by a Mains-Powered
Charger (iGen1200, 2200, 2500 & 4500s)
This method is RECOMMENDED. Using a proper
mains-powered 12 Volt battery charger will ensure
that the battery is optimally charged and without
risk of damage due to overcharging.
Tools required – 240-Volt AC powered 12 V DC
battery charger.
1. Prepare the battery for charging if it is a user-
maintainable type by removing the vent caps
and adding demineralised or distilled water until
the electrolyte level is just above the internal
battery plates. This may not be possible with a
maintenance-free battery.
2. Connect the battery charger's positive (+)
alligator clip or terminal clamp (red) to the
positive (+) terminal on the battery.
3. Connect the battery charger's negative (-)
OPERA TION
alligator clip or terminal clamp (black) to the
negative (-) terminal on the battery.
4. Start the generator.
5. Make any necessary pre-charging adjustments
or settings on the battery charger in accordance
with its operating instructions.
6. Insert the battery charger's power supply plug
into one of the generator's 240-Volt AC outlet
sockets and then switch the battery charger ON.
The battery is now charging. Keep the battery as
far away as possible from the generator due to
the explosive gas hazard.
7. Monitor the battery; stop charging if the battery
gets hot to the touch and the electrolyte boils
violently.
8. Monitor the battery charger in accordance with
its operating instructions and switch it off when
indicated to do so.
9. Switch the battery charger OFF and unplug its
power supply cord from the generator.
10. Stop the generator unless it's being used to
power some other 240-Volt AC device(s).
11. Disconnect the battery charger's negative (-)
alligator clip or terminal clamp (black) from the
negative (-) terminal on the battery.
12. Disconnect the battery charger's positive (+)
alligator clip or terminal clamp (red) from the
positive (+) terminal on the battery.
13. Re-fit the battery's vent caps, if applicable. The
battery is now charged and ready for use.
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