Winco W6010DE/G - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING: FIRE
Diesel fuel is fl ammable and can be ignited to cause or
enlarge fi res when proper precautions are not taken.
Never use fuel that has been stored for an extended
period of time. Fuel will lose its volatile properties and you
will be left with a ‘gum’ / varnish residue. This varnish-like
substance will clog the fi lters, fuel lines and injectors. Old,
contaminated, stale fuel will not burn properly. The use of
a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL, or an equivalent will mini-
mize the formation of fuel gum deposits. If a unit has been
out of operation for an extended period of time, it is best to
drain old fuel from the engine and replace with fresh fuel
before attempting to start.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
A customer supplied twelve-volt battery is required to
complete the installation. The battery rack on this unit is
designed to handle a U1 12 Volt battery, minimum 300
CCA. Installation of the highest CCA rated battery, within
the correct BCI group, will increase cold weather starting
performance.
Installation and servicing of batteries must be performed
or supervised only by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required precautions. Keep
unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
When installing or replacing batteries, use the proper
group/size starting battery. The battery should be a
Maintenance Free lead acid design. Deep cycle batteries
will not work for this application.
CAUTION – PERSONAL DANGER
CAUTION - NEVER dispose of a battery in a fi re. The
battery is capable of exploding.
CAUTION - DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is known to be harmful to the skin
and eyes and to be very toxic.
These engine generator sets are all NEGATIVE ground.
Be very careful not to connect the battery in reverse
polarity, as this may short circuit the battery charging
system on the engine.
CAUTION – A battery presents a risk of electrical shock
and high short circuit current. The following precautions
must be observed when working with batteries.
1. Remove watches, rings and other metal objects.
2. Use tools with insulated handles.
3. Check both the battery cable ends and the battery
posts to be sure they are free of corrosion.
4. Always connect the battery positive cable fi rst and
then connect the battery negative cable. When
removing the battery cables from the battery reverse
the procedure, disconnect the negative cable fi rst and
then the positive cable.
5. Be sure all connections are tight and coat the
terminals and cable end with dialectic grease.
WARNING – The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid that
is harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive
and corrosive. The following precautions must always be
taken.
* Always wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
* Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash off
immediately with water.
* If electrolyte contacts the eyes, fl ush thoroughly and
immediately with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
* Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid
neutralizing agent. A common practice is to use
a solution of one pound of bicarbonate of soda (baking
soda) to one gallon 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
fl ushed with water and the area dried.
DANGER – Explosive Fire Risk
* Never smoke when near batteries.
* Do not cause a fl ame or spark in the battery area.
* Always discharge static electricity from your body
before touching batteries by fi rst touching a grounded
metal surface.
SERVICING BATTERIES
Batteries used on these units may over time lose water.
This is especially true if you are using a trickle charger to
maintain your battery. When refi lling the battery with water
use only distilled water. Tap water will shorten the service
life of the battery.