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General Information
8 Owner’s Manual for Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Battery Safety Precautions
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
• Stationary emergency generators installed with
automatic transfer switches will crank and start
automatically when NORMAL (UTILITY) source
voltage is removed or is below an acceptable pre-
set level. Do not connect battery cables until NOR-
MAL (UTILITY) source voltage at transfer switch is
correct and system is ready to be placed into oper-
ation to prevent automatic startup and possible
injury to personnel.
• Only use tools with insulated handles when work-
ing on the battery. Do not lay tools or metal parts
on top of the battery.
• Discharge static electricity from the body before
touching the battery by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
• Immediately wash down spilled electrolyte with an
acid neutralizing agent. Use a solution of 1 lb (500
g) bicarbonate of soda to 1 gal (4 L) of water. Add
the bicarbonate of soda solution until evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting
liquid with water.
Corrosion Protection
Periodically wash and wax the enclosure using automo-
tive type products. Frequent washing is recommended in
salt water/coastal areas.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000138a)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion hazard. Never add acid to a battery.
Add distilled water only. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
(000316)
(000163a)
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
(000482)
Electrocution. Never charge a battery in wet
conditions. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
(000164)
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000162)
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING