I have a WEN Power Pro Model 9000 16HP generator. It has a female funny-looking plug on the side labelled DC 12V 8.3A
I have never known what this plug is for, nor can I find any info on it in the manual or via Google. Some has said it is for charging the generator batery. Could it be so?
If so, what wud the necessary plug/wire thingee be called so's I can order same. I never saw one in the original box - now long gone.
My pleasure. The 12 volt socket is so you can connect a VB-206 diagnostic scope. A factory trained technician can adjust the sine wave rectification slope, and also the peak envelope power output of the generator. This is done by use of a Field Utility Link Layered Ammeter, and a Complete Reading Analog Pickup.
Since this is a long name, it's often known by the acronym, made by the first letters of the technical terms.
Of course, you might have one of the earlier generators which is not technician adjustable. The only way to know is by sinusoidal adjustment of the ferrites.
I think there was confusion by the poor translation of the manual, including the erroneous indication of 12 v rather than 12.6v, and NOT charge batteries rather than ONLY charge batteries. Quite the mistranslation!
The plug is p/n 56101-000, not in the manual. Also used on Model 1000 (corrected) $9.95 + shipping (800) 232-1195
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There is a reason why the cord was not included with the 9000 and the manual specifically says "not for recharging batteries".
Only use storage battery chargers that are specifically designed for recharging storage batteries. This is not one of those "let's see if it works" projects. They really can explode and spash sulfuric acid all over if not handled properly.
The plug is p/n 56101-000, not in the manual. Also used on Model 1000 (corrected) $9.95 + shipping (800) 232-1195
PS ---
There is a reason why the cord was not included with the 9000 and the manual specifically says "not for recharging batteries".
Only use storage battery chargers that are specifically designed for recharging storage batteries. This is not one of those "let's see if it works" projects. They really can explode and spash sulfuric acid all over if not handled properly.
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but the cord shown in the manual has battery terminal clamps.
or, maybe this generator manufacturer provides 12V for running 12V lighting only, that should be the safest load for such a crummy 12v source.
I would just use a 110v battery charger, even if I had to run it off the generator. That way I could run some other 110v stuff during a power outage.
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