Batteries presenf the hazard
of
ex-
;
aWARN"G
!
plosion which can result in severe
personal injury. Because batteries uive
off
exalosive
Cables
for
Reliable Cold Weather
Starting
to
-2OOF
(-29'C)
*CABLE
LENGTH
CABLE
IN
FEET
(METRES)
SIZE
the
generator
set
or
any
spark-producing
device.
4
Cold Cranking
Amps
for
Minimum
12-Volt
Battery***
Route
the
battery cables between the generator set and
its
starting
battery.
Ensure
the cables are sufficient
length, but
do
not connect to battery
until
instructed
in
Installation Checks and Start-up section. Provide ade-
quate
support of battery cables to avoid abrasion wear
due
to vibrations when vehicle
is
in
transit
ABOVE
32°F
360
Cold Cranking
Amps
(Approx.
70
amplhour)
BELOW
32OF
450
Cold Cranking
(Approx
95
amplhour)
***
-
Larger capacity batteries may be required
if
P
ostifive
(+)
Battery
Cable:
Connects
to
the
start sole-
noid. Assemble
the
B+
terminal boot cover
supplied
in
the
accessory
kit
onto the generator end of
the
cable.
Connect the
B+
cable end
to
the
starter solenoid termi-
nal, tighten securely, and place terminal boot over
connection.
battery
is
also used to power
other
coach
accessories.
0-1
0
(0-3)
2**
11
-1
5 (3-4.5)
0
16-20 (4.5-6)
000
Battery Connections:
Make sure
the
frame connector
Battery Compartment:
Use
a separate battery from
the
vehicle starting battery
for
the
operation
of
the generator
set.
House
the
battery
in
its
own compartment, away
from
the
generator
set
and
any
spark-producing device.
.
For
ventilation purposes,
build
the compartment
with
a
minimumof1.7in2(ll
cm*)openingatthetopand1.7in2
(1
1
cm2) opening at the bottom.
Mount the
battery
on
a
rigid
support structure
and
in
a
location where leaks and accidental
spills
won't dam-
age the set or battery.
failure
to
protect
B+
terminal
can
-1
result in personal
injury
and/or equip-
ment damage
if
electrical short
fo
control casting
would occur. Ensure that terminal connection is
secure and
booi
protector is properly
in
place.
Negative
(-)
Battery Cable:
Connects
to
the mounting
plate. Use the same size cable to connect battery nega-
tive
to ground as
used
for battery positive. Securely
connect
the
negative cable to an accessible mounting
plate fastener position.
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