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Document No. 5-0324 Rev C
Page 10 of 21
INSTALLATION
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE GENERIC. SEE AIRCRAFT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL OR STC FOR INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO A
PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT MODEL.
WARNING: LEAD ACID BATTERIES ARE HEAVY, WITH SOME MODELS
EXCEEDING 50 POUNDS. USE APPROPRIATE LIFTING DEVICES OR
EQUIPMENT. USE BATTERY HANDLES WHERE PROVIDED.
A. Remove Existing Battery (if present):
1. Set Master Switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect any external power supply.
3. Open battery compartment access panel(s).
4. Disconnect battery quick disconnect plug or remove terminal bolts and
disconnect battery cables from battery terminals. Always disconnect the
ground cable first and install the ground cable last.
5. Disconnect battery ventilation tubes, if any.
6. Unlock battery hold down clamps or remove battery hold down bars.
7. Disengage battery and install terminal protection to prevent accidental
shorting of terminals
8. Carefully remove from battery compartment.
B. Install Replacement Battery
1. Inspect the battery for damage. Cracks in metal or plastic containers are
not permitted. Dents in metal containers that impinge on the interior
plastic container are not acceptable. If defects are found, contact an
authorized service center or contact Concorde for assistance.
2. Verify battery terminals are protected from shorting.
3. Set Master Switch to the OFF position.
4. Disconnect any external power supply.
5. Open battery compartment access panels.
6. Ensure the battery container or tray is clean and dry.
7. Install battery in battery container or tray.
8. Engage battery hold down hardware, torque and safety wire per aircraft
maintenance manual.
9. Connect battery vent tubes to aircraft ventilation system, if present.
10. Remove battery terminal protection.
11. Connect battery quick disconnect plug and any auxiliary connectors.
12. For ring terminals, install with bolt and bevel lock washer provided with
the battery. Torque terminal bolts as noted on the battery label. Always
disconnect the ground cable first and install the ground cable last.
CAUTION: ON BATTERIES WITH INTERNALLY THREADED
TERMINALS, USE AN OPEN END WRENCH ON THE FLAT PORTION
OF THE TERMINALS WHILE TORQUING THE TERMINAL BOLTS.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE RUPTURE OF THE
BATTERY SEAL AT THE TERMINAL AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF
THE BATTERY.