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Battery Installation & Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE and INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT NEEDED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
■If using washers to connect the wire connections, ensure the
connection is in direct contact with the lead surface of the terminal.
■Ensure the washer is placed on top of the wire connection (between
the connection and the nut).
■Do not place the washer between the terminal and the connection
as this creates high resistance and can cause terminal meltdown.
†Hardware not supplied by Trojan
■Tighten all cable connections to the specied values*, ensuring
proper contact with the terminals. Over-tightening can result in
terminal breakage and loose connections, which may result in
meltdown or re.
*Consult comprehensive User’s Guide on www.trojanbattery.com/
literature/#usersguide for detailed information.
■Keep terminals clean and dry to avoid corrosion. Terminal protector
spray is recommended.
TORQUE VALUES
TERMINAL PROTECTION
■Always wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
■Do not smoke near batteries.
■Keep sparks, ames and metal objects away from batteries.
■Use insulated tools when making battery connections.
■Electrolyte is a solution of acid and water, so avoid skin contact. If
acid contacts skin or eyes, ush with water immediately and contact
a medical professional.
■Ensure the cable connections to the terminals are properly
tightened.
■Do not lay objects on top of battery.
■Always charge and handle batteries in a well-ventilated area.
■Never add acid to a battery.
■Never remove or alter gel vent caps.
SAFETY
■Unlike flooded batteries, gel batteries may be placed and
installed upright or on their sides.
BATTERY ORIENTATION
GOGGLES
GLOVES
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
DISTILLED OR TREATED WATER
(only for terminal cleaning)
INSULATED WRENCH BATTERY CHARGER
VENTILATION
BATTERY CONNECTION†
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IS NOT LIABLE FO R DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY INFOR MATION PROVID ED IN
OR OMI TTED FROM THIS PUBLICATI ON, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TROJAN BAT TERY
COMPANY RESERV ES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS PU BLIC ATION AT ANY T IME,
WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION.
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BAKING SODA
(Sodium Bicarbonate)
Nut*
Cable Lug
Washer*
Terminal
Bolt
