Service manual

Course # 1 Manual
Rev. 1/02 page # 6
Service & Parts Education
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Series Connection Example
(Single Battery Box w/ 22NF Batteries)
“SERIES CIRCUIT”
A “series” system increases the voltage, but keep the battery capacity the same. Therefore,
two 12-volt batteries connected in series (POS to NEG, NEG to POS) will deliver 24-volts at
the same rating as one battery. During recharge, each battery will recieve the same amount
of current (AMPS).
Negative -
Positive +
Negative -
Positive +
Series hookup
increases voltage.
2 x 12 Volts = 24 Volts
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TECHNICIANS NOTE: Depending on the make and model of the product, the batteries
may be in individual battery boxes. In this case the connections are much easier, one
positive connection (RED +) and one negative connection (BLACK -).