Operating instructions

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Maintenance
Handling
Read Safety Section before installing the battery.
• Battery should be off.
• Battery cables should be disconnected.
• Battery terminals should be protected.
• Battery handle should be used to lift battery.
• Battery should be handled by two people or
mechanical lift equipment.
• Do not lift or carry the battery during usage or oper-
ation.
Installation - Single Battery
Read Safety Section before installing the battery.
Tools
• Insulated tools sized to match nuts, bolts and
cables in use
• Voltmeter
• Post cleaner and wire brush
• Personal protective equipment
Securing Battery
• Battery can be strapped in place with non-conduc-
tive nylon straps
• Battery may have hold down brackets at the base
of the battery
Installation
• Check that battery is switched off
• If battery circuit has 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,
fixture, 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 burnout will not be warranted.
Operation
NOTE: Review operating limits.
On–Off
• To turn the battery on press and hold switch for 2-3
seconds
• To turn the battery off press and hold switch for 2-3
seconds
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
8.644-672.0 Operator Manual - Chariot 3 - CV86/1 RS Bp