BattaMax User Manual
Revision 2.0
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3.2.2.2
5/16” Threaded Stud
Place a 5/16” cable lug (not included) over the threaded stud ensuring that the cable lug connection is
contacting the metal surface of the terminal. Place the flat washer on top of the cable lug, followed by the 5/16”
lock washer. Do not place washer between the terminal lead and the battery wire, which creates high resistance
and can cause terminal meltdown.
Add the 5/16” nut and tighten to a torque of 98-107 (in-lbs), 11-12 (Nm)
3.2.2.3
Terminal Protection
Corrosion can build up on terminals if they are not kept clean and dry. To prevent corrosion, apply a thin coat of
terminal protector spray that can be purchased through your local automotive parts dealer.
3.3 C
ONFIGURATION
Batteries can be connected in series (increases voltage, maintains ah capacity), in parallel (increases ah
capacity, maintains voltage), or in a combination of series and parallel.
3.3.1
Series Connection
A series connection will increase the system voltage and the system capacity (Ah) will remain unchanged.
For example, if two 12V batteries with 50Ah of capacity are wired in series, the resulting battery bank will be 24V
(12V + 12V = 24V) of 50Ah.
