trying to charge my car battery with my honda eu2200i, the dc circuit protector keeps tripping. what am i doing wrong?

— asked by Rob

You have improper battery connections, a problem with the battery, or the DC circuit is overloaded.

  1. Turn the Eco Throttle switch to the OFF position. It must be off for DC operation.
  2. Disconnect the battery charging cables.
  3. Reset the DC circuit protector by pushing the button to ON.
  4. Reconnect the cables to the correct battery terminals: red to positive (+), black to negative (-). Ensure connections are clean and tight.

If that didn't work, the battery itself may have an internal short or be severely discharged, causing a high initial draw. Try charging a known-good battery. The DC circuit protector does not prevent overcharging, so monitor battery voltage frequently.

Warning: The DC output is not regulated. Overcharging can damage the battery.

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