Honeywell HW5500E - Manual (Page 17)

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11
Assembly
Battery
To use electric start feature, battery (included) must be
connected to generator’s electric starter.
1. Generator is packaged with the negative (-) battery
lead attached to top of alternator with a plastic cable
strap. Carefully cut cable strap to disengage battery
lead.
2. To more easily access battery posts:
2A. Loosen and remove nuts on retaining plate; slide
retaining plate off support rods.
2B. Tip battery slightly forward.
3. Remove bolt/nut from each battery post.
4. Connect red positive (+) battery lead to positive (+)
post on battery; fasten with bolt and nut.
5. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to negative (-)
post on battery; fasten with bolt and nut.
Battery gases are explosive.
• NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or
spark-producing equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid,
which can be very dangerous and cause severe
burns.
• NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush
the area with water.
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batter-
ies, can cause electric shock.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare
hands at the same time.
• Remove rings, watches or any other object
containing metal when working with battery. If
metal comes into contact with battery termi-
nals, electric shock and serious burns can
result.
• Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when
working with or near battery.
• NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top
of battery.
FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to Alternator for Shipping
To avoid electric arcing, which can result in electric
shock, follow these instructions exactly.
When connecting or disconnecting battery leads:
• ALWAYS connect negative (-) battery lead
last.
• ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead
first.
• NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to
positive (+) post on battery.
• NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to
negative (-) post on battery.
FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery—Remove Retaining Plate
FIGURE 13: Electric Starter Battery—Lead Connection