Thermo King Precedent S-750i, Installation Manual

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Installing Battery
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N No otte e:: Thermo King units are designed for one 12 volt, group 31 battery. The battery must be suitable for deep cycling,
heavy duty, and rated with a minimum of 95 amp/hr.
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IIm mp po orrtta an ntt:: Care should be taken to prevent direct metal contact to the battery’s positive post when installing the
battery.
N No otte e:: Refer to the illustration provided.
1. Open the roadside panel to access the control box.
a. Loosen the two bolts securing the control box in place.
b. Swing the control box away to gain access to the battery tray area.
2. Open the roadside door.
a. Pull the hinge pins and remove the door assembly from unit.
3. Locate the lower bracket directly in front of the battery tray.
a. Remove the two bolts and bracket from the frame.
4. Install the battery into the plastic liner.
5. Attach the p po ossiittiiv ve e ((+ +)) battery cable on the positive battery post and securely tighten.
6. Install the battery hold down rods and bracket.
a. Tighten the two battery hold down rods to 2.25 N•m (20 in -lbs.). D DO O N NO OT T o ov ve err ttiig gh htte en n a ass tth hiiss m ma ay y ccrra acckk o orr
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7. Attach the n ne eg ga attiiv ve e ((--)) battery cable on the negative battery post and securely tighten.
8. Reinstall the bracket removed in Step 3 and securely tighten hardware.
9. Swing the control box assembly back into place and securely tighten the two screws.
10. Reinstall the roadside door back onto the hinges and securely close.