TP-6694 7/1876 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.11.6 Battery
Perform battery storage after all other storage
procedures.
1. Confirm that the generator set is stopped.
2. Disconnect the battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
3. Clean the battery. Refer to Section 3.10.1 for the
battery cleaning procedure.
4. Place the battery in a cool, dry location.
5. Connect the battery to a battery charger or charge it
monthly with a trickle battery charger. Refer to the
battery charger manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintain a full charge to extend battery life.