SP Range User Guide v7 June 2020
Installation & User Guide
SP Range
8
6.0
Installation
5.1 Non-DCS Model
The non-DCS model SP battery does not include an internal DC-DC charger. As illustrated in Figure 2,
it can be charged via the red positive (
+ Fused
) and black negative (
-
) terminals from an:
-
External AC charger source;
-
External solar charger source; or
-
External DC-DC charger source.
Figure 2
–
Battery Charging Terminal Connections
The procedure of installing the SP battery (with no internal DC-DC charger) is as follows:
1)
Before making any electrical connections to or from the battery, first secure the battery in
place, preferably with the fit for purpose LBS mounting bracket kit, or using suitable straps.
2)
Once the battery is securely in place, unscrew the plastic terminal caps from the fused red
positive (
+ Fused
) and black negative (
-
) terminals.
a.
Do not lose or discard the plastic terminal caps as they are required at the end of
installation.
b.
With exposed positive (
+ Fused
) and negative (
-
) terminals the battery is susceptible
to short circuit if a metallic object such as a spanner or wrench accidentally dropped
onto both terminals at the same time, causing sparks and potential damage to the
battery.
3)
Using a spanner or adjustable wrench, remove the metal nut and flat washer on each terminal.
The nut will be re-used to ensure a tight connection following connection of the charging
source and loads. Do not remove the MEGA fuse between the two
+
terminals.
4)
Ensure the charging source positive (
+
) and negative (
-
) has M8 ring terminals suitable sized
to match the battery M8 terminals.
5)
Connect all the charging and load cables to the battery fused positive (
+ Fused
) terminal.
Place the flat washer on top and then fasten the nut tight (or max 8Nm if you have a torque
Negative (
-
)
Fused
positive (
+
)
