Alpha Technologies AlphaGen ACX2000i 120V - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 17)

17 041-036-B000-001, Rev. A (07/2013)
2.10 DC Application
• The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt lead acid batteries only. Other types of batteries may
burst causing injury or damage.
• DC charger should NOT be used to charge Power Supply back up batteries.
• To prevent creating a spark near the battery, connect the charging cable first to the battery being charged,
and then to the generator. When charging is complete, disconnect the cable first 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 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. Injury may also occur.
WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD
• Starting an automobile engine with the generator may damage the generator.
• 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.
• DC operation is only intended for charging batteries. It should not be used to power DC equipment.
CAUTION!
1. For DC operation, with the engine running, turn the economy switch to the OFF position.
2. Connect the charging cables to the battery terminals first.
3. Connect the charging cables to the DC receptacle of the generator last.
2.0 Operation
Figure 2-8, Battery Charging