Major Generator Features; Control Panel; 120 V, 15 Ampere Duplex Receptacle; Circuit Breaker - Homelite HG 1800 Série Manuel De L'opérateur

MAJOR GENERATOR FEATURES

 Subaru OHC engine
 Receptacles on endbell
 Battery charger
 1.3 gallon fuel tank
 Spark arrester
 Brushless generator

CONTROL PANEL

A . 120 V, 15 Ampere Duplex Receptacle
15 amps of current may be drawn from each half of the
receptacle. However, total power drawn must be kept within
nameplate ratings.
b. Circuit breaker
The receptacles are protected by an AC circuit breaker. If
the generator is overloaded or an external short circuit occurs,
the circuit breaker will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all electri-
cal loads and try to determine the cause of the problem before
attempting to use the generator again. If overloading causes the
circuit breaker to trip, reduce the load. NOTE: Continuous trip-
ping of the circuit breaker may cause damage to generator
or equipment. The circuit breaker may be reset by pushing the
button of the breaker.
C. Engine Switch
RECEPTACLE PANEL
D. battery Charger
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE wITH GEL PACK,
SEALED OR SMALL (MOTORCyCLE) bATTERIES.
This generator contains an additional circuit used for bat-
tery charging purposes. A DC accessory receptacle is provided
on the control panel. A battery charging cable equipped with a
matching plug for this receptacle has been supplied with the
unit. Line up metal prongs on plug with arrows on receptacle to
secure.
The battery charger on this generator is referred to as an
unregulated taper charger - the most widely used in the market
today. The amount of current flowing will depend on the charging
voltage and battery's state of charge. As the battery becomes
more fully charged, the output current to the battery decreases
and nearly becomes constant. Taper chargers are intended to be
used with the provision that they will be disconnected from the
battery after a maximum time on charge. Normally a period of
30 to 120 minutes is sufficient to recharge a weak battery. The
charge level of the battery should be checked periodically.
This battery charging system is intended to recharge weak
batteries, not to "boost start" vehicles. Do not overcharge
battery or leave battery unattended.
NOTE: When the battery charger circuit is in use, the AC
capacity is reduced by 180 watts. Make sure the combined load
is within the rated limits.
Before charging a storage battery, check the electrolyte fluid
level in all the cells. Add distilled water to each cell, if necessary,
to bring the level back up to the manufacturer's required level.
Storage batteries give off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas while
charging. Do not allow smoking, open flames,sparks, or spark
producing equipment in the area while charging.
Use cables approved for battery charging. Connect a red
clip to the positive terminal of the battery. Connect a black clip
to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the other end
of the cable to the DC accessory receptacle on the genera-
tor panel. After the battery is fully charged, remove the battery
charging cable from the generator and then disconnect from the
battery posts.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid that can
be very dangerous and cause severe burns. Do not allow this
fluid to contact eyes, skin, clothing, etc. If contact or spillage
does occur, flush the area with water immediately.
RECOIL PANEL
Do not continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is
fully charged.
DC CIRCUIT bREAKER: The maximum current available from
the battery charger circuit is 15 amps. An automatic DC circuit
breaker has been provided to protect the circuit from over-
loads and assure that the battery gets recharged. If an overload
occurs, the circuit breaker will trip. After it cools, it will auto-
matically reset itself. The battery's maximum rate of charge will
eventually reduce to less than 15 amps and then to zero as the
battery approaches a 100 percent state of charge.

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