Baldor TS25, Installation & Operating Manual

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3-8 Receiving & Installation MN2417
WARNING: A battery presents a risk of fire because they generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is
extremely explosive. Never jump start a battery, smoke in the area around the battery or
cause any spark to occur in the area around the battery. The following precautions are to be
followed when working on batteries:
1. Do not smoke when near batteries.
2. Do not cause flame or spark in battery area.
3. Discharge static electricity from body before touching batteries by first touching a
grounded metal surface.
WARNING: Disconnect the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or
battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidently
touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is reduced when the
ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Procedure: The correct type battery must be installed in the battery compartment provided, see Table 3-5.
Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
1. Open access doors and locate battery tray.
2. Remove battery cables from the battery, the ( − ) negative first then the (+) positive.
3. Remove the Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods.
4. Remove the old battery and place the correct new battery (see Table 3-5) on the tray.
5. Install the Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods as shown in Figure 3-5.
a.
Place the bent end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the Battery Tray.
b. Place the threaded end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the
Battery Hold Down Bar and secure with flat washer, lock washer and nut.
c. Repeat steps a and b for the other Battery Hold Down Rod.
Figure 3-5 Battery Installation
Washers & Nut
Battery
Battery Hold Down Rod
Washers & Nut
Battery Tray
Battery Hold Down Bar
(Install away from terminals)
The + and − terminals of your battery may
be different than shown. Be sure that the
Positive lead is connected to the positive
(+) terminal of your battery.
6. Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal.
7. Connect the negative lead to the negative ( − ) battery terminal.
8. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
9. Connect charging source to the battery terminals.
10. Disconnect the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or
battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool
accidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is
reduced when the ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.