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A Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely
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caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause
severe burns. Do not permit fluid to contact
eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, etc.
Wear protective goggles, protective clothing
and gloves when handling a battery. If fluid
is spilled, flush the affected area immedi-
ately with clear water.
IAWARNINGII
A Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
~battery
is capable of exploding.
A Do not open or mutilate the battery.
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Released electrolyte can be toxic and harm-
ful to the skin and eyes.
Ir\
The battery represents a risk of high short
illcircuit
current. When working on the battery,
always remove watches, rings or other metal
objects, and only use tools that have insu-
lated handles.
VENTED
BATTERIES
ACAUTIONI
A The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
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harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically
conductive and corrosive. The following pro-
cedures are to be observed:
o Wear full eye protection and protective cloth-
ing,
o Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off
immediately with water,
o Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thor-
oughly and immediately with
water
and
seek
medical attention, and
o Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with
an acid-neutralizing agent. A common practice
is
to use a solution of one pound (500 grams)
bicarbonate of soda to one gallon (4 liters) of
water. The bicarbonate 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.
A Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire
~because
they generate hydrogen gas. The
following procedure are to be followed:
o DO NOT SMOKE when
near
batteries,
o DO
NOT
cause flame or spark in battery area,
and
o Discharge static electricity from body before
touching batteries by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
Operation
Servicing
of
batteries
is
to
be
performed
or
supervised
by
person-
nel
knowledgeable
of
batteries
and
the
required
precautions,
Keep
unauthorized
personnel
away
from
batteries.
For
recommended
batteries,
see
"Specifications,"
All
batteries
must
be
at
1
00
percent
state-of
-charge
before
they
are
installed
on
the
generator.
When
using
maintenance-free
batteries,
it
is
not
necessary
to
check
the
specific
gravity
or
electrolyte
level.
Have
these
procedures
performed
at
the
intervals
specified
in
Section
4,
"Maintenance,"
A
negative
ground
system
is
used.
Battery
con-
nections
are
shown
on
the
wiring
diagrams,
Make
sure
all
batteries
are
correctly
connected
and
terminals
are
tight.
Observe
battery
polarity
when
connecting
batteries
to
the
generator
set.
NOTE:
Damage
will
result
if
the
battery
connections
are
made
in
reverse.
PREPARATION
BEFORE
START-UP
The
instructions
in
this
section
assume
that
the
stationary
emer-
gency
generator
has
been
properly
installed,
serviced,
tested,
adjusted
and
otherwise
prepared
for
use
by
a
competent,
qualified
installation
contractor.
Be
sure
to
read
the"
Safety
Rules"
on
Pages
2
and
3,
as
well
as
all
other
safety
information
in
this
manual,
before
attempting
to
operate
this
(and
related)
equipment.
PRIOR
TO
INITIAL
START-UP
ACAUTIONI
A Prior to initially starting the generator, it
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must be properly prepared for use. Any
attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly serviced with the rec-
ommended types and quantities of engine
fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, etc.)
may
result in an
engine failure.
Before
starting
the
generator
for
the
first
time,
the
installer
must
complete
the
following
procedures.
For
follow-up
maintenance
information
and/or
service
intervals,
please
refer
to
Section
4,
"Maintenance,"
and
the
"Service
Schedule",
Transfer
Switch
If
this
generator
is
used
to
supply
power
to
any
electrical
system
normally
powered
by
an
electric
utility,
the
National
Electrical
Code
requires
that
a
transfer
switch
be
installed,
The
transfer
switch
pre-
vents
electrical
backfeed
between
two
different
electrical
systems.
(For
additional
information,
see
the
applicable
transfer
switch
manual
for
this
unit.)
The
transfer
switch,
as
well
as
the
genera-
tor
and
other
standby
components,
must
be
properly
located
and
mounted
in
strict
compliance
with
applicable
codes,
standards
and
regulations,
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