Battery Requirements; Battery Installation - Generac 20 kW Synergy Guia De Instalacion

Electrical Connections
6.6 — Battery Requirements
Group 26R, 12V, 525 CCA (Minimum CCA)
6.7 — Battery Installation
Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if necessary and have the battery fully charged before installation.
Before installing and connecting the battery, complete the following steps:
Verify that the generator has been turned OFF.
1.
Turn off utility power supply to the transfer switch.
2.
Remove the 7.5A fuse adjacent to the generator control pad.
3.
Battery cables were factory connected at the generator. See Figure 6-3. Connect cables to battery posts as follows:
Connect the red battery cable (from starter contactor) to the battery post indicated by a positive, POS or (+).
4.
Connect the black battery cable (from frame ground) to the battery post indicated by a negative, NEG or (—).
5.
Install the red battery post cover (included).
6.
NOTE: Apply Dielectric grease to battery posts to prevent corrosion.
NOTE: Damage will occur if battery connections are made in reverse.
NOTE: A Cold Weather Kit is required in areas where temperatures regularly fall below 32 °F (0 °C). The kit
includes a pad type battery heater and engine oil warmer to aid cold climate starting. The kit can be obtained
through Generac.com or an independent authorized service dealer.
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Black Lead
To Frame
Black (-)
Figure 6-3. Battery Cable Connections
Red Lead
From Starter
Contactor
Red (+)
12VDC
Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators