Charging the battery – Global Machinery Company GEN1000 User Manual

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Charging the battery

1. Disconnect the leads from the battery.
2. Fully loosen the battery fluid filler caps.
3. Fill the battery cells with distilled water to the upper limit if

the battery is empty.

4. Measure the specific gravity fluid by using a hydrometer

and calculate the charging time in accordance with the

table shown.

5. For a fully charged battery, the specific gravity range shall

be within 1.26 to 1.28. It is recommended to be checked

and confirmed every hour.

6. Connect the DC plug lead (17) into the DC socket (7)

and connect the alligator clips to the correct polarity.

Press the DC reset button (4) to reset in case the DC

supply had previously been overloaded.
The generator will charge batteries up to 600CCA capacity

provided the battery is in reasonable condition.

Batteries of larger capacity may charge but will depend on

the condition and also the level of charge in the battery.
In cases where the current exceeds the rating of the

generator, the circuit breaker on the DC side will open

circuit, and will need to be re set to continue.

Note.

The 13.8V DC outlet on this generator is controlled

by a DC regulator. This DC outlet should only be used for

charging 12Volt Lead Acid Batteries. Both the 240V outlet

and the 13.8V DC outlets can be used at the one time,

but by using the 240V outlet, the DC outlet current will be

higher, thus providing a faster charge. If the DC over current

reset button operates, reset the DC button but remove /

reduce any 240V AC appliances from the generator.

WARNING.

Prior to connecting any appliance to the

generator, check the rating label of the appliance. The

generator is rated at 900W so if the appliance being

connected is higher than 900W, the protective cut out on the

generator may operate to prevent over load damage to the

generator. The generator will withstand short operation and

loads up to 1000W or the generator may stop.

Note:

Motorised products will require more energy upon

start up and products which are rated below 900W may not

start if the starting current is excessive..
It should also be very clearly understood that output voltage

fluctuations will occur when various loads are connected

and disconnected.

It is NOT recommended to connect

any electronic equipment to the generator without a

voltage or surge protector.

Computers, televisions, and

stereo equipment can be very sensitive to the input supply

and could be damaged if protective equipment is not

used in conjunction with this generator. This also includes

caravans where electronic equipment is incorporated as

part of the wiring.

1.06

1.30

1.26

1.22

1.18

1.14

1.10

Charging time (Hr)

Specific gravity (20°C)

Battery : Battery capacity
: (30Ah)
: (35Ah)
: (47Ah)

Aim for specific gravity and charging time