5.1 Tools
• Insulated tools sized to match nuts, bolts and cables in use
• Voltmeter
• Post cleaner and wire brush
• Personal protective equipment
5.2 Securing Battery
• Battery can be strapped in place with non-conductive nylon straps
5.3 Installation
• Check that battery is switched off
• If battery circuit has disconnect, open disconnect to isolate battery
• Clean cable connections. Broken, frayed, brittle, kinked or cut
cables should be replaced
• Install and secure new battery. Be careful not to ground the
terminals to any metal mounting, fixture, or body part
• Connect battery cables. Connect ground cable last to avoid sparks
• Recommended terminal torque is 7.0 – 7.7 Nm (5.1 – 5.7 ft-lb)
• Close circuit disconnect (if open)
• Turn battery switch on
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NOTE!
All cables ends must be connected to battery terminals
without any washers between terminal bushings and
cable ends.
Terminal burnout is caused by:
• Discharge currents exceeding allowable limits
• Improper cable installation
• Improper cable sizing
• Improper terminal torque
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NOTE!
Without exception, product experiencing terminal burn
out will not be warranted.
6. Operation
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NOTE!
Review operating limits.
6.1 On–Off
• To turn the battery on press and hold switch for 2-3 seconds
• To turn the battery off press and hold switch for 2-3 seconds
6.2 Charging
Before operating the charger make sure to read and understand the instructions that come with the charger. Never attempt to
charge a battery without first reviewing and understanding the instructions for the charger being used.
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CAUTION!
Always make sure the chargers charging curve meets the
battery’s charging requirement; never charge a visibly
damaged battery; never charge a frozen battery.
1. Connect the charger leads to the battery.
2. Make sure that the charger lead, both at the charger and the battery side, connections are tight.
3. Turn the charger on.
4. Turn the battery on (if required).
M6” bolt (supplied)
Copper compression lug
Shrink-wrap to
color-code the cable
Terminal surface
Lock washer (supplied)
Flat washer (supplied)
Battery cable lug
Ensure nothing is between
the terminal surface and the
battery cable lug
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