Alpha Technologies AlphaGen DCX3000 - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 10)

041-028-B0-003, Rev. C 10
3.0 Battery Cable Connections
3.1 Enclosures with Generator Access Door
Tools and Materials Needed:
• Portable Generator Battery Cable Kit
• DC Multimeter
Procedure:
1. Open the enclosure’s battery compartment and locate the battery pack connections for
the positive and negative battery cables leading to the power supply.
2. Observing polarity (red to positive, black to negative), connect the Battery Pack
Adapter Cable to the connections located in Step 1. Attach Ring Lug or Alligator Clamp
connections directly to the battery post. See Fig. 3-5 and Fig. 3-6 for Novus-style and Y-
style connections.
Do not connect the extension cable to the DC OUT jack on the
front panel of the generator at this time.
3. Route the extension cable (10’, 30’, or 50’) into the enclosure’s battery compartment.
Protect cable from chafi ng against sharp edges.
4. Connect the Battery Pack Adapter Cable to the extension cable. Extension cables are
equipped with in-line fuses. Replace only with 100 Amp 300VAC fuse (Alpha P/N 460-
191-10).
Fig. 3-1, Generator Access Door and Battery Pack Adapter Cable
Inspect cable sets before each use for damage and wear. Use only cable sets that are designed for
this generator.
CAUTION!