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Basic Installation Procedures
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Freedom XC PRO Owner's Guide
loose connection can cause excessive heating. Always
follow your battery manufacturer's torque specifications.
Figure 18 BTS Mounted on the Negative Battery Terminal
BTS
Battery cable
neg (-) battery terminal
8. Check to ensure that the sensor and all wires are held firmly
and cannot be moved.
9. Turn the battery switch on again (if you opened it in Step 2.)
10. Route the sensor cable to the Freedom XC PRO and plug it
into the BTS port. Secure the cable along its length.
To mount the sensor on the battery case:
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD
Do not drill into the battery.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
.
1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be
connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to
the Freedom XC PRO.
2. Switch off all devices operating from the battery, or open the
battery switch (if present) to disconnect the battery.
3. Wait ten minutes for any explosive battery gases to
dissipate.
4. Select a side suitable for attaching the sensor.
Figure 19 BTS Mounted on the Battery Case
BTS
Battery case