Generac Power Systems 004270-1 - Manual (Page 36)

INSTALLATION
Section 2 - Installation
QUIETPACT™ 75D Recreational Vehicle Generator
Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart­
ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2
square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount the
battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure, where
leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause damage.
DANGER
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
battery is capable of exploding. Storage batteries
give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas can
form an explosive mixture around the battery for
several hours after charging. The slightest spark
can ignite the gas and cause an explosion. 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 tool or equipment near the bat­
tery. Discharge static electricity from your 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 pre­
cautions 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.
A
-A WARNING A-
A Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is known to be harmful to the skin and
eyes, and to be toxic.
A The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes, it is electrically con­
ductive 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.
• If the electrolyte contacts the eyes, immediately flush
eyes thoroughly with water, and seek medical atten­
tion.
• 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) 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 flushed with water and the area dried.
2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A plug-in connector (Figure 2.20) is provided on the
generator set, below the control panel. Use this to con­
nect an optional remote-mounted start/stop panel to the
generator. Installation of such a panel will permit you to
start and stop the generator engine from any convenient
location inside the vehicle.
Figure 2.20 - Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle
Ф 2.8.1 REMOTE START/STOP CONNECTIONS
The following steps are necessary to connect the remote
start/stop option:
1. If the six-wire remote connector is visible below the
control panel, as shown in Figure 2.20, skip to step
5. Otherwise, proceed with step 2.
2. Remove the electrical access panel located just
below the knock-out labeled “REMOTE.” The
remote connector will be located inside the electri­
cal enclosure, along the right side.
3. Remove the “REMOTE” knock-out, taking care not
to damage the wiring behind it.
4. Feed the remote connector through the hole, and fit
the supplied grommet into position.
5. Wire the remote harness (Part # C6712C, supplied
as an accessory with the generator) to the vehicle’s
remote start panel. Refer to Figure 2.20 for a wiring
legend.
6. Plug the remote harness into the mating remote
connector on the generator.
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