NE-M Installation Guide
H5692448
850050111
Issue 03 August 2017
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Step
Action
24V Battery Strings
Connect the factory-wired battery return cables
to the V- posts (left most posts) of both strings.
Torque to battery manufacturer’s specification.
Figure 54 Battery Return Cable 24V
Battery installation is complete.
Connect External Batteries
Step
Action
1
Battery and Return Cable Connections
Secure Battery Cable lugs with hardware (per cable): (2
sets) 3/8-16 bolt, lock washer, and flat washer.
If required by local code or practice, treat with an
oxidation inhibitor such as NO-OX.
Torque to 240 in-lb - 9/16” socket.
Notes: Lug Landings are 3/8” on 1” centers spaced
1.30” apart.
For lugs wider than 1.25”, use every other
connection (6 total battery connections).
For additional battery landings, install two
850044744 bus bars as shown.
Additional return connections can also be made
by installing 848383501 lug spacers on the lower
row of landings as shown (8 total).
Figure 55 External Battery Connections
(Lower row of landings not visible.)
Figure 56 Battery Additional Landings
Lug landings are 3/8” on 1” centers
Lugs not provided.
Figure 57 Battery and Return Bus Lug Spacers
850044744 Bus
848383501
lug spacer
Return Bus
Battery Bus