Fuel System; Battery Requirements; Battery Charging - Champion 100199 Operator's Manual

100199 - 8.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR

fuel System

The engine is fitted with a dual master mixer assembly carburetion
system, which allows it to run on either NG or LPG. It has been
configured at the factory to run on NG. If your installation requires
the engine to run on LPG, orifices in the master mixer assembly
carburetor must be changed.

Battery Requirements

Two (2) 12 volt Group U1L batteries. Battery size: 7 3/4 L x 5 3/16
W x 7 5/16 H inches (196mm L x 131mm W x 185mm H). Purchase
batteries locally.
The recommended battery type for typical use is 350 CCA. This
is based on testing in extreme cold and heat -22° F (-30° C) to
104° F (40° C). However, a 300 CCA shown in the "Recommended
Battery Type" chart may be used for typical use, if in regularly
warmer climates.
Recommended Battery Type
°F
-40 -4
°C -40 -20
Ambient temperature
Install positive cable first. Install a cable from the positive (+)
terminal of one battery to the negative (–) terminal of the other
battery. Always connect the positive (+) battery cable to the
generator first.
350 CCA min
300 CCA min
32 68 104+
0 20 40+
to starter
To starter
For battery installation, maintenance, and safety requirements
refer to purchased manufacturer battery installation and safety
manual.

Battery Charging

The generator is equipped with an automatic battery charger. The
charger will sense the battery's state of charge and automatically
charge the battery when required. LED lights on the charger
display the battery state of charge.
20
GENERAL INfORMATION
to ground
To ground
U1L battery
post style
CAUTION
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