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CABLE LENGTH
in Feet (Meters)
0 to 10 (0 to 3)
11 to 15 (3.4 to 4.5)
16 to 20 (4.9 to 6)
* For warm weather, use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet.
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2.8.3 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS
1. Connect the battery cable from the battery post or
terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+) to
the large lug on the starter contactor as indicated
in Figure 2.23.
2. Connect the battery cable from the battery post
indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (—) to the
frame ground connection.
Figure 2.23 — Connecting Battery Cables
(13) To Panel
(16) To Starter
Positive Customer
Connection
Starter
Contacter
Ground Wire
If the generator compartment is grounded to the
vehicle chassis, you need not connect a NEGA-
TIVE battery cable to the frame ground on the gen-
erator base. Connect the negative cable to the
frame ground of the chassis.
3. Connect cables so the connections are clean and
tight.
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2.8.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Install the generator battery in its own, vented com-
partment. Place the battery compartment away from
any source of heat, sparks or flame.
Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart-
ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2
square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount
the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure,
where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause
damage.
CABLE SIZE
2*
0
000
Frame Ground
NOTE:
Section 2 – Installation
IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator
2.9
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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2.9.1 REMOTE PLUG-IN RECEPTACLE
A plug-in receptacle (Figure 2.24) is provided on the
generator set, near the DC power wires. Use this
receptacle to connect an optional remote-mounted
start/stop panel to the generator. Installation of such
a panel will permit you to start and stop the genera-
tor engine from any convenient location inside the
vehicle.
Figure 2.24 — Remote Panel Plug-In Receptacle
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2.9.2 REMOTE START/STOP PANEL
A remote mounted Start/Stop panel (Figure 2.25) is
available that allows the user to start and stop the
generator engine conveniently from inside the vehicle.
The remote panel includes a Start/Stop switch,
hourmeter, generator run lamp and a wire harness.
Figure 2.25 — Optional Remote Panel
The remote panels mount a rocker type start/stop
switch, a "Generator Run" advisory lamp and an
hourmeter. The hourmeter should be used in con-
junction with the maintenance operations found in
Part I of this manual.
• Model 004057 includes the remote panel and a 10
foot long, 4 wire harness.
• Model 004184 includes the remote panel and a 30
foot long, 4 wire harness.
(Models 004057 and 004184)
Generac
®
Power Systems, Inc. 35
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