Generac Power Systems 4270-0 - Manual (Page 36)

INSTALLATION
Section 2 - Installation
QUIETPACF“ 75D Recreational Vehicle Generator
♦ 2.7.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT__________________
Install the generator battery in Its own, vented com­
partment. Place the battery compartment away from
any source of heat, sparks or flame.
Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart­
ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2
square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount
the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure,
where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause
damage.
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DANGER
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
battery is capable of exploding. Storage batter­
ies give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas
can form an explosive mixture around the bat­
tery for several hours after charging. The
slightest spark can ignite the gas and cause an
explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the
battery and cause blindness or other injury.
Any area that houses a storage battery must be
properly ventilated. Do not allow smoking,
open flame, sparks, or any spark producing
tools or equipment near the battery. Discharge
static electricity from your body before touch­
ing the battery by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock
and high short circuit current. The following
precautions are to be observed when working
on batteries:
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects;
• Use tools with insulated handles;
• Wear rubber gloves and boots;
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the
battery;
• Disconnect any charging source prior to connecting
or disconnecting battery terminals; and
• Do not use any jumper cables or booster battery to
crank and start the generator engine. If any battery
has discharged, remove it for recharging.
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A Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte has been known to be harmful to
the skin and eyes, and to be toxic.
A The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically
conductive and corrosive. The following
procedures are to be observed:
• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing;
• Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off
immediately with water.
• Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush
thoroughly and immediately with water and seek
medical attention.
• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an
acid neutralizing agent. A common practice is to
use a solution of 1 pound (500 grams) bicarbonate
of soda to 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. The bicar­
bonate of soda solution is to be added until the
evidence of reaction (foaming) has ceased. The
resulting liquid is to be flushed with water and the
area dried.
2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A plug-in connector (Figure 2.20) is provided on the
generator set, below the control panel. Use this to
connect an optional remote-mounted start/stop panel
to the generator. Installation of such a panel will per­
mit you to start and stop the generator engine from
any convenient location inside the vehicle.
Figure 2.20 - Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle
♦ 2.8.1 REMOTE START/STOP CONNECTIONS
The following steps are necessary to connect the
remote start/stop option:
1. If the six-wire remote connector is visible below
the control panel as shown on Figure 2.20, skip
to step 5. Otherwise, proceed with step 2.
2. Remove the electrical access panel located just
below the knock-out labaled “REMOTE.” The
remote connector will be located inside the elec­
trical enclosure along the right side.
3. Remove the “REMOTE” knock-out, taking care
not to damage the wiring behind it.
4. Feed the remote connector through the hole and
fit the supplied grommet into position.
5. Wire the remote harness (Part # C6712C, sup­
plied as an accessory with the generator) to the
coach’s remote start panel. Refer to Figure 2.20
for a wiring legend.
6. Plug the remote harness into the mating remote
connector on the generator.
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