VDO Dayton 4W315C - Manual (Page 7)

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Model 4W315C
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
®
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RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breakers protect the receptacles
and alternator. Overloading generator will
trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item
being powered will also trip breaker. If this
occurs, unplug electrical load from
receptacle. Let circuit breaker cool down.
Push circuit breaker button to reset.
Electric motors need higher starting
current. They require up to 3-times their
rated wattage to start. The starting current
needed may be too high. This can cause
nuisance circuit breaker tripping. To help
prevent this, start electric motors first.
Connect additional items to generator
after starting motors. If this continues to
happen, reduce the total generator load.
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec-
tions are the correct polarity. Electric start
generators use negative ground, 12-volt
DC starting system.
A battery is not supplied with generator. You
must provide a 12-volt, 45-amp-hour
battery. The positive and negative battery
cables are supplied with generator. You must
install these cables before mounting battery.
Always wear safety glasses when working
with battery. Make sure battery terminals are
clean. Make sure cable connections are tight.
Always shut down engine before removing
or attaching battery cables. Always remove
the negative (–) cable first. Always attach
negative (–) cable last.
Assembly
BATTERY
Battery gives off
explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes
away. Do not remove or install battery
cables when engine is cranking or
running. Only service or use battery in
a well-vented area.
Battery contains
sulfuric acid.
Contact with skin or eyes may cause
severe burns. Do not tilt generator with
battery installed. Tilting could cause
battery acid to spill. Wear protective
clothing and face shield when servicing.
Keep out of children’s reach.
• If battery acid gets on your skin,
wash with water.
• If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush with water at least 15 minutes.
Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.
• If swallowed, drink large amounts of
water or milk. Follow with milk
of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a
doctor at once.
If you remove
battery, insulate
the red, positive (+) battery cable
terminal. Insulate with electrical tape.
Exposed terminal may spark when
generator runs.
20 20
Tripped Normal
Figure 8 – Receptacle Circuit Breaker Button
Figure 9 - Installing Spark Arrester
Muffler
Spark
Arrester
Clamp
Generator Features
(Continued)
INSTALLING BATTERY CABLES TO
ENGINE
1. Attach the red, positive (+) battery cable
to the starter solenoid on engine (See
Figure 10).
SPARK ARRESTER
We ship a spark arrester with this genera-
tor. You must install spark arrester to
muffler (See Figure 9).
A spark arrester is required if using
generator in a national forest and other
designated state and local areas. Check
local codes.
The spark arrester needs periodic cleaning.
A dirty spark arrester reduces engine
output and increases fuel consumption. It
also makes starting difficult. See engine
owner’s manual for cleaning instructions.
Starter
Solenoid
Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable
Figure 10 – Connecting Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable to Starter Solenoid on Engine
2. Attach the black, negative (–) battery
cable to the engine block. Use the bolt,
nut, and two washers provided with the
battery cables. Attach cable as shown in
Figure 11, page 8.