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Battery Replacement
Replace the batteries immediately when it approaching to the battery life, as the capacity will
decrease quite fast and can’t meet the range requirement. The detailed replacement way can be
consulted with the supplier.
Remove battery hold downs and cables. Lift out batteries with a commercially available lifting
device.
If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in the battery rack area neutralized as
recommended, no corrosion to the battery racks or surrounding area should be present. Any
corrosion found should be immediately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush. The area
should be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and thoroughly
dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.
The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery hold downs tightened to 45 -
55 in. lbs. (5 - 6 Nm) torque, to prevent movement but not tight enough to cause distortion of the
battery cases.
Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean any corrosion from the battery terminals or the wire
terminals with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and brush clean.
WARNING:
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or
death, extreme care must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant.
Insulate the metal container to prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals
which could result in an explosion.
Use care to connect the battery wires as shown. Tighten the battery post hardware to 50 70 in. lbs.
(6 -8 Nm) torque. Protect the battery terminals and battery wire terminals with a commercially
available protective coating.
Battery Connections
