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Equipment must be installed in accordance with the standards set by the local
authority having jurisdiction
1. If the circuit of equipment that the battery is installed in has a
disconnect, open the disconnect to isolate the battery.
2. Ensure the battery is OFF.
3. Ensure the cable connections are clean and serviceable.
4. Install and secure the battery. Be careful not to make contact between
the terminals and any metal mounting, fixture, or body part.
5. Connect battery cables taking care to connect the positive ( + ) cable to
the positive ( + ) terminal. Connect the negative ( - ) cable last to avoid
sparks. Short circuits may damage the battery and this will void the
warranty.
6. Torque all battery terminals to the recommended terminal torque of 13
Nm (9.6 ft-lb) to secure cable lugs.
7. Install T connector and attach Comm cable. Attach the other end
of the Comm cable to a LYNK device. Refer to
Section 8.8.2
Network
Installation
for complete instructions.
8. Set the battery to ON.
9. Close circuit disconnect (if open)
NOTICE
Failure to torque up to specification may increase resistance and lower voltage,
leading to burnout of the terminals and voiding the warranty. Torquing up over the
specification may cause the battery casing to crack, voiding the warranty.
NOTICE
For chargers or inverters with temperature compensated charging, disable this
feature. Do not use or install a battery temperature sensor.
8.7 Parallel Battery Installation Procedure
CAUTION
FIRE HAZARD:
Undersized cables can become hot and may potentially catch fire.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor to moderate injury.
Batteries used in a parallel system must meet the following requirements:
1. Same model.
Batteries must be the same model.
2. Equal voltage.
Always ensure that batteries are within 50 mV (0.05 V) of
each other, at 95% SOC or higher, before installing them in parallel.
Battery cables (battery to load and battery to charger) must meet the following
requirements to optimize performance:
