Powerhouse PH4000Ri/E - DC Power Capabilities; Charging External Batteries

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6.13. DC Application
You may use the DC receptacle to charge external batteries, to power DC devices, or to back-charge the internal
generator battery with a battery charger. The DC receptacle provides a polarized, system oating 12V, 8.3A DC supply.
The DC receptacle can be used to back-charge the generator whether the generator is running or not. The generator must
be running to charge an external battery through the DC receptacle.
6.13.1. Charging External Batteries
• The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt lead acid batteries only. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury or damage.
• To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery, connect the charging cable rst to the
battery being charged, and then to the generator. When charging is complete, disconnect the cable
rst at the generator.
• Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect the vehicle’s
ground battery cable. Reconnect the vehicle's ground battery cable after the charging cables
are removed. This procedure will prevent the possibility of a short circuit and sparks if you make
accidental contact between a battery terminal and the vehicle's frame or body.
• Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal. Do not reverse the charging
cables, or serious damage to the generator and/or battery may occur. Physical injury may also occur.
• Do not attempt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to the battery. The
generator may be damaged.
• Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal. Do not reverse the charging
cables, or serious damage to the generator and/or battery may occur.
1. Start the generator.
2. Connect the charging cables to the battery terminals rst.
3. Connect the charging cable to the DC receptacle of the generator last.
• Batteries give off explosive gases; keep sparks, ames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate
ventilation when charging.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
– If electrolyte gets on your skin, ush with water.
– If electrolyte gets in your eyes, ush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
– If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and
call a physician immediately.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• The DC receptacle may be used while the AC power is in use.
• An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit breaker. If this happens, reset the circuit breaker to
resume operation.
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Charging Wires
Battery Charge
Circuit Breaker
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