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031-145-C0-002, Rev. C (12/2018)
3.0 Installation, continued
Battery Terminal Connections
The accompanying drawings are for
illustrative
purposes only. Various types of batteries with different mounting styles and
hardware may be shipped with the system. Always refer to the battery manufacturers’ specifications for correct mounting
hardware and torque requirements.
During maintenance procedures, refer to the manufacturers’ specifications for the maintenance torque requirements.
For AlphaCell batteries, use 65 in-lbs upon installation, then re-torque to 50 in-lbs.
Mounting hardware requirements may vary between battery manufacturers. Use only the hardware recommended by your
particular battery manufacturer.
Fig. 3-10, Battery Terminal Assembly
3.4 Battery Installation
Battery Identification
Each battery contains a date code usually located on a sticker near the center of the battery or stamped in white ink near
the POS terminal. This date code must be recorded in the battery’s maintenance log. If batteries, other than those marketed
by Alpha are used, consult the battery’s manufacturers’ documentation for date code type and placement.
MMYY
SHIELD EYES EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY
NO
SPARKS, FLAMES, OR SMOKING
SULFURIC ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS
CALIF. PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals
known to the state of Calif.
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
DANGER/POISON
FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER
GET MEDICAL HELP FAST. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Battery Date Code
located in this box
(0118 = Jan. 2018)
Nut
Split Washer
Flat Washer
Battery Cable
In-Line Fuse Link
Flat Washer
Bolt
Bolt
Flat Washer
Split Washer
Spacer
Battery Terminal
Bolt
Split Washer
Flat Washer
Battery Sense Cable
Battery Cable
Battery Terminal
