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8 battery maintenance, 9 major service manual, 10 exercising the generator – Guardian Technologies QUIETPACT 40LP 004701-0 User Manual

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section 3 – Maintenance

recreational vehicle generator

Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean

the generator. Water will enter the generator

interior and cause problems, and may also con-

taminate the generator fuel system.

3.8 battery MaIntenance

All lead-acid batteries will discharge when not in

use. The generator battery should be inspected as

follows:

3.8.1 weekly

• Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness

and corrosion. Tighten and clean as necessary.

• Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries

and, if necessary, fill with Distilled Water Only. Do

not use tap water in batteries.

3.8.2 every sIx Months

• Have the state of charge and condition checked.

This should be done with an automotive-type bat-

tery hydrometer.

NOTE:

Servicing of the battery is to be performed or

supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batter-

ies and the required precautions. Keep unauthor-

ized personnel away from batteries.
Damage will result if the battery connections are

made in reverse.

danger

Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The

battery is capable of exploding. Storage bat-

teries give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas

can form an explosive mixture around the bat-

tery for several hours after charging. The slight-

est spark can ignite the gas and cause an explo-

sion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery

and cause blindness or other injury. Any area

that houses a storage battery must be properly

ventilated. Do not allow smoking, open flame,

sparks, or any spark producing tools or equip-

ment near the battery. Discharge static electric-

ity from body before touching the battery by

first touching a grounded metal surface.

A battery presents a risk of electrical shock

and high short circuit current. The following

precautions are to be observed when working

on batteries:

• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects;

• Use tools with insulated handles;

• Wear rubber gloves and boots;

• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the

battery;

• Disconnect any charging source prior to connecting

or disconnecting battery terminals; and

• Do not use any jumper cables or booster battery to

crank and start the generator engine. If any battery

has discharged, remove it for recharging.

Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released

electrolyte has been known to be harmful to

the skin and eyes, and to be toxic.

The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is

harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically

conductive and corrosive. The following

procedures are to be observed:

• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing;

• Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off

immediately with water;

• Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush

thoroughly and immediately with water and seek

medical attention; and

• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an

acid neutralizing agent. A common practice is to

use a solution of 1 pound (500 grams) bicarbonate

of soda to 1 gallon (4 liters) or water. The bicar-

bonate 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.

3.9 Major servIce Manual

To obtain a service manual for the generator, contact

the nearest Authorized Service Dealer or. Make sure

to identify the MODEL NUMBER and SERIES.

3.10 exercIsIng the generator

The manufacturer recommends that the generator be

started and operated at least once every seven days.

Let the unit run for at least 30 minutes to “exercise”

the engine.

3.11 out oF servIce procedure

3.11.1 reMoval FroM servIce

If the generator cannot be exercised every seven days,

and it is to be out of service longer than 30 days, pre-

pare the generator for storage as follows:
1. Start the engine and let it warm up.
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve in the fuel supply line

and allow the unit to shut down.

NOTE:

using a fuel additive such as STA-BIL fuel stabi-

lizer, or an equivalent, will prevent gum deposits

from forming in the engine’s fuel system.