Carrier ASPAX1CCA015 Installation And Owner's Manual page 10

Section 1 - Genera[ Information
GENERAL
INFORMATION 15 kW Generator
1=103=1 15 kW Units
Transfer switches for use with this generator are sold
separately and can be purchased from dealers.
o Install any transter switch in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the transfer switch.
o Failure to utilize a the manufacturer's transfer
switch with this generator will void the warranty,
1ol 1 BATTERY[NSTALLATIGN
Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if
necessary and have the battery fully charged betbre
installing it.
Beibre installing and connecting the battery, complete
the iollowing steps:
1. Set the generator's ALJTO/OFF/NLa_NUAL switch to
OFE
2. _fffu-n off utility power supply to the transfer
switch.
3. Remove the 7.5 amp and 15 amp Iilses Kom the
generator control panel.
Battery cables were iaetory connected at the genera-
tor (Figure 1.3). Connect cables to battery posts as
Ihllows:
4. Connect the red battery cable (from starter con-
tactor) to the battery post indicated by a positive,
POS or (+).
5. Connect the black battery cable {IYom frame
ground) to the battery post indicated by a nega-
tive, NEG or (--).
6. Replace the 7.5 amp and 15 amp fuses in the
generator control panel.
NOTE:
Damage will result if battery connections are made
in reverse.
Figure 1.3 - Battery Cable Connections
BLACK LEAD
FROM FRAME)
- -.I-
BATTERY
BED LEAD
(FROM STARTER
COHTACTOR)
- RED
+
BLACK
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NOTE:
The generator is equipped with a battery trickle
charger that is active when the unit is set up for
automatic operation. With the battery installed
and utility power source voltage available to the
transfer switch, the battery receives a trickle
charge while the engine is not running, to prevent
self-discharge. The trickle charger is designed to
help extend the life of the battery by maintain-
ing the battery when the unit is not running. The
trickle charge feature cannot be used to recharge
a discharged battery.
1.12 THE BATTERY
Servicing of the battery is to be performed or super-
vised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and
the required precautions. Keep unauthorized person-
ne] away Kom batteries.
%_]e]] replacing
the battery; use the following type of
battery: Group 2G/26R 12-volt battery with a rating
of 525 coldocranking amps mininmm Ibr 15 kW at
-17.8 ° C (0 ° F) minimun]. When using a maintenance_
I]*ee battery, it is not necessary to cheek the specific
gravity or electrolyte level. Have these procedures
pertormed at the intervals specified in the "Service
Schedule)' A negative ground system is used. Battery
connections are shown on the wiring diagrams. Make
sure the battery is correctly connected and terminals
are tight. Observe battery polarity ° when connecting
the battery to the generator seL
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
battery is capabJe of expIodingo
Z_ A battery presents a risk of electrica[ shock
and high
short circuit current. The following pre-
cautions are to be observed when working on
batteries:
• Remove the 7.5A and 15A fuses from the genera-
tor contro] panel;
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects;
• Use tools with insulated handles;
• Wear rubber gloves and boots;
• Do not lay tools or metaJ parts on top of the
battery; and
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
disconnecting battery terminaJs.
-A wAH.c A-
/_ Do not open or mutilate the battery. ReJeased
electrolyte has been known to be harmfut to the
skin and eyes, and to be toxic.
Z_ The electrolyte is a dilute suJfur[c acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes. it is electrically
conductive and corrosive.