Generac Power Systems RG02224 Owner's Manual page 45

Storage
Preparing For Storage
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always disconnect negative battery cable
first to avoid spark. Failure to do so could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
If generator cannot be exercised every seven days and
will be out of service longer than 90 days, prepare unit for
storage as follows:
1. Open viewing window. See
Window.
2. Press MANUAL on control panel to start engine. A
blue LED will illuminate to confirm system is in
MANUAL mode.
3. Allow engine to run until it reaches normal operat-
ing temperature.
4. Press OFF on control panel. A red LED will illumi-
nate to confirm system is in OFF mode.
5. Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to
OFF (OPEN).
6. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and re-
move 7.5 amp fuse.
7. Turn off utility power to transfer switch.
8. Place a DO NOT OPERATE tag or placard on both
control panel and transfer switch.
9. Wait five minutes for engine to cool.
10. Remove left and right side access panels. See
cess Panels.
NOTE: On 36 kW, 45 kW, and 60 kW models, close
shutoff valve to avoid draining oil supply tank with
crankcase oil. For more information, see
Maintainer System.
11. Remove oil drain hose from holding clamp.
12. Use one wrench to hold hex on hose fitting (to pre-
vent rotation), and use second wrench to remove
drain plug.
13. Drain oil into a suitable container.
14. Install drain plug onto end of oil drain hose.
15. Install oil drain hose into holding clamp.
16. Rotate oil filter counterclockwise to remove from oil
filter adapter.
17. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to gasket of
new oil filter.
18. Install oil filter by hand until gasket just contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten oil filter an additional three-
quarter to one full turn.
Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators Owner's Manual
(W000238)
Opening Viewing
Returning to Service From Storage
Proceed as follows to return unit to service after storage:
Ac-
Lube Oil
19. Remove oil fill cap and fill engine with recommen-
ded oil. See Engine Oil
20. Install oil fill cap.
NOTE: Dispose of used oil and oil filter per nation-
al, state, or local codes.
21. Remove negative battery cable (black) from nega-
tive (-) battery terminal.
22. Remove positive battery cable (red) from positive
(+) battery terminal.
23. Remove two screws to release battery hold-down
clamp from platform.
24. Remove battery and store in a cool, dry room.
25. Install left and right side access panels. See
cess Panels.
26. Thoroughly clean and wipe down generator. See
Corrosion Protection.
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.
1. Thoroughly clean and wipe down generator. See
Corrosion Protection.
2. Remove left and right side access panels. See
cess Panels.
3. Install battery onto tray oriented with negative (-)
battery terminal toward front of enclosure.
4. Install two screws with nylon washers to secure
battery hold-down clamp to tray.
5. Inspect battery.
Condition.
6. Install positive battery cable (red) onto positive (+)
battery terminal.
7. Install negative battery cable (black) onto negative
(-) battery terminal.
8. Check oil level and add oil as necessary. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
NOTE: On 36 kW, 45 kW, and 60 kW models, open
shutoff valve to enable
System.
9. Open viewing window. See
Window.
10. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
Maintenance
Recommendations.
(W000133)
See Inspecting Battery
Lube Oil Maintainer
Opening Viewing
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