Installation Manual

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▲ CAUTION!
Do not install batteries in series. Select the appropriate
AES battery model for the voltage of your system.
5.1 Tools
• Insulated tools sized to match nuts, bolts and cables in use
• Voltmeter
• Post cleaner and wire brush
• Personal protective equipment
5.2 Securing Battery
• Battery can be strapped in place with non-conductive nylon straps
• Battery may have hold down brackets at the base of the battery
5.3 Installation
• Check that battery is switched off
• If the battery circuit has a disconnect, open disconnect
to isolate battery
• Clean cable connections. Broken, frayed, brittle, kinked
or cut cables should be replaced
• Install and secure new battery. Be careful not to ground
the terminals to any metal mounting, xture, or body part
• Connect battery cables. Connect ground cable last to
avoid sparks
• Recommended terminal torque is 9.0 Nm (6.64 ft-lb)
• Close circuit disconnect (if open)
• Turn battery switch on
▲ NOTE!
All cable ends must be connected to battery terminals
without any washers between terminal bushings and
cable ends.
Terminal burnout is caused by:
• Discharge currents exceeding allowable limits
• Improper cable installation
• Improper cable sizing
• Improper terminal torque
▲ NOTE!
Without exception, product experiencing terminal burn
out will not be warranted.
5.4 Parallel Battery Wiring
Parallel wiring examples. Actual wiring requirements may vary. Consult with your local authority having jurisdiction.
M8” bolt (supplied with battery)
Copper compression lug
Shrink-wrap to
color-code the cable
Terminal surface
Lock washer (supplied with battery)
Flat washer (supplied with battery)
Battery cable lug
Ensure nothing is between
the terminal surface and the
battery cable lug
LOAD / CHARGER LOAD / CHARGER
LOAD / CHARGER LOAD / CHARGER
CHARGER CHARGER
ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2
CHARGER CHARGERLOAD LOAD
LOAD LOAD
All parallel cables should be the same length. All parallel cables should be the same length.
All parallel cables should be the same length. All parallel cables should be the same length.
All cables should be the same length. All cables should be the same length.