WARNING
Generator and utility voltage could cause electrical shock or
burn resulting in death or serious injury.
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Installation must be performed by a licensed
professional.
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Disconnect all sources of electricity before installing or
servicing equipment.
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Ground system before applying power.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic. Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
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DO NOT open or mutilate the battery
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Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
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Immediately wash electrolyte from skin with water.
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If electrolyte contacts eyes, immediately flush with water
and seek medical attention.
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Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid
neutralizing agent.
The installer must supply and install a rechargeable 12 volt
starting battery. The starting battery MUST conform to the
specifications shown in the chart that follows.
Battery Specifications
Specifications
Standard
Volts
12 Volt DC
Amps (Minimum)
540 CCA (Cold
Cranking Amps)
Construction
Wet Lead Acid
Terminal Type
Top Post Type Battery
Dimensions (Maximum) BCI Size 26 or BCI Size
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WARNING
With the battery connected, the generator may crank and
start without warning resulting in death or serious injury.
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Do not connect the negative (-) cable at the battery until
the installation is complete.
Install the battery as described in Servicing the Battery in
the Maintenance section of this manual. Always make sure
that the NEGATIVE cable is connected last and that the red
POSITIVE terminal insulator is secure.
Use the supplied tie-down strap to secure the battery to the
unit. Each end of the strap should be attached to the existing
tabs in the base of the unit.
System Control Board
The generator control panel, located inside the generator
housing, is shown in the image that follows (Figure 18). Brief
descriptions of the controls used during installation are:
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NOTICE: Detailed descriptions of the controls are located
in the Description of Control Keys section inside the online
"Operation Instructions GC1030 Series GENSET Controller"
manual associated with your generator.
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Cold Start (Less
than 30°F / -1°C)
12 Volt DC
800 CCA (Cold
Cranking Amps)
Wet Lead Acid
Top Post Type Battery
BCI Size 24
(A) Menu / Programming Navigation Buttons
(B) Stop / Config Button
(C) Start / Select Button
(D) Auto / Manual Button
(E) Alarm
(F) Digital Display — Displays generator mode, menu
options, and alarms
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