Champion 100515 Installation Manual page 30

HOME STANDBY GENERATOR- ALL aXis CONTROLLER
1. Place the batteries under the cover behind the aXis controller.
Remove four M6 x 12 bolts using a 10mm wrench (not
included) and place the batteries in the battery tray. If
replacing existing batteries, disconnect wiring and remove old
batteries.
2. Install positive cable first.
3. Install the battery series 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 (starter) first.
to starter
To starter
Battery Series Cable
4. Dielectric grease should be applied on the battery
connections to aid in the prevention of corrosion.
5. Install both battery post covers.
6. After connecting the batteries, reinstall the cover four M6 x
12 bolts using a 10mm wrench (not included).
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to ground
To ground
7. Inspect, clean or re-grease battery connections every two
months.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
The following precautions are to be observed when working on
batteries:
1. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects,
2. Use tools with insulated handles,
3. Wear rubber gloves and boots,
4. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the battery
5. Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
disconnecting battery terminals,
6. Determine the battery is inadvertently grounded. When
inadvertently grounded, remove source of ground. Contact
with any part of a grounded battery is capable of resulting
in electrical shock. The risk of such a shock is reduced
when such grounds are removed during installation and
maintenance (applicable to a generator not having a
grounded supply circuit.
Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery is
capable of exploding.
Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released
electrolyte has been known to be harmful to the skin and eyes
and can be toxic.
Vented Batteries
The installation of the engine generator shall provide enough
ventilation to ensure that all gases generated by vented batteries
during charging, or caused by equipment malfunction are
removed.
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