Polaris P3000iE Portable Generator User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Charging (Sealed Only)
Note: This procedure applies only to the sealed battery (recommended).
1. Using a voltmeter or multi-meter, check the battery to ensure a
minimum 12.8V DC or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8V DC, recharge the battery at 1.2
amps or less until the battery voltage is 12.8V DC or greater.
STATE OF
CHARGE
VOLTAGE ACTION
CHARGE TIME
(Using constant
current charger @
standard amps
specified on top of
battery)
100% 12.8 - 13.0 Volts
None. Check at 3 months from
manufacture date.
None required
75% - 99% 12.5 - 12.7 Volts
May need slight charge, if no
charge given, check in 3
months.
3 - 6 hours
50% - 74% 12.0 - 12.4 Volts Needs charge 5 - 11 hours
25% - 49% 11.5 - 11.9 Volts Needs charge
At least 13 hours,
verify state of
charge
0% - 24% 11.4 volts or less
Needs charge with de-
sulfating charger
At least 20 hours