E T X S E R I E S L I T H I U M B A T T E R I E S
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Installation
Battery Installation
Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are very robust, but if mishandled or misused they can
rupture and they can burn. Never disassemble the battery or disable the built-in Battery
Management System (BMS). Never jump start a battery from a car battery. Never expose
the battery to fire or temperatures above 200° F or 100° C. Never short-circuit the positive
and negative terminals of the battery. Follow these steps to properly and safely install your
new ETX Lithium battery.
1.
Remove the old battery, while paying attention to the routing and placement of
wires, cables and protective covers.
2.
Check the battery cables and connectors for corrosion or damage. Pay special
attention to the positive battery cable (red cable), checking for cuts or wear marks in
the insulation. Clean and or replace the battery cables as required.
3.
(Skip this step if you don’t have front mounted terminals or
5mm screws) If
your vehicle’s battery cables connect to the
front of the battery, or uses 5mm screws, then you will need
to use our battery terminal adapter. Connect the terminal
adapter to the battery now. Make sure the Phillips screws
are securely fastened (30-35in-lbs), but do not over-tighten.
4.
Measure the length, width and height of the original battery.
In some cases, the ETX Lithium battery will be smaller than
the original. Use the included foam spacers to make the
new battery the same or slightly bigger than the original. In some cases, multiple
adhesive backed foam spacers will have to be stacked together. For our larger
batteries, like the ETX18C or ETX24C use two stacks of foam on each end of the
bottom of the battery to build up the height (see the picture to the right).
5.
Place the battery in the vehicle and check that it is
a snug fit.
6.
Connect the positive (red) cable first. Make sure
the Phillips screw is securely fastened (30-35in-
lbs), but do not over-tighten. Next, connect the
negative (black) cable. Do not connect the
battery in reverse polarity (positive to negative or
negative to positive).
7.
Re-install the battery holder or strap and tighten securely. Re-secure all the wires and
cables with zip-ties or other fasteners.
