Generac PRIMEPACT 50 04164-3 - Manual (Page 35)

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These generators are rated at about 100 DC amperes of cranking
current.
Select battery cables based on (a) cable length and (b) prevail-
ing ambient temperatures. Generally, the longer the cable and the
colder the weather, the larger the cable size must be, as shown in
the chart.
CABLE LENGTH
in Feet (meters)
CABLE SIZE
0 to 10 (0 to 3) 2*
11 to 15 (3.4 to 4.5) 0
16 to 20 (4.5 to 6) 000
*For warm weather, use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet.
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 lug on the starter
contactor (Figure 2.20).
NOTE:
Check to be sure the battery cable boot for the starter cable has
been installed.
2. Connect the battery cable from the battery post indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) to the frame ground connection (Figure
2.20).
3. Connect cables so the connectors are clean and tight.
Figure 2.20 – Connecting Battery Cables
SIDE VIEW OF GENERATOR
STARTER
CONTACTOR
GROUND LUG
NEGATIVE CABLE
BATTERY
Section 2 – Installation
Recreational Vehicle Generator
Figure 2.19 – Installation With Isolation Receptacle