Fortress 1700 DT/TA
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Unscrew the battery clips (C) from the battery terminals using a wrench with
a key width of 13 mm.
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Remove both batteries (D).
New batteries are placed in the reverse order, as follows:
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Put the new batteries in place.
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Fasten the batteries using the straps.
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Connect the cables according to the table below:
No.
Cable colour
Text on label
Connect to
B
Black
Battery 1
Minus terminal of battery 1
(left)
C
Red
Battery 1
Plus terminal of battery 1 (left)
D
Black
Battery 2
Minus terminal of battery 2
(right)
E
Red
Battery 2
Plus terminal of battery 2
(right)
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Tighten the battery clamps.
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Grease the battery clamps to prevent oxidation, using acid-free Vaseline.
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Replace the cover.
Note the correct connection of the cables to the batteries: these are
marked with labels.
The connections may NOT be swapped around.
Make sure that the battery terminals and battery clamps are quite clean.
As soon as the new batteries are installed, the batteries must be
charged. See ‘Charging the batteries’.
Do not allow other metal parts come in contact with two battery
terminals at once. This will lead to short circuiting and will have
very serious consequences.
6.1.3
Cleaning the batteries
Gel batteries are maintenance free. However, attention must be paid to the
following matters:
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Keep the batteries clean and dry: dirt and water may cause a leak, causing
the capacity of the batteries to decrease.
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Cleaning the terminals: and after cleaning, grease them with acid-free
Vaseline.
