Connections: High Current - Curtis MultiMode 1214-8 Manual

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Curtis 1214-/15-/19-8 Manual
CONNECTIONS:
High Current
Four tin-plated solid copper bus bars are provided for the high current connec-
tions to the battery and motor:
A2
B+
Working on electric vehicles is potentially dangerous. You should
protect yourself against runaways, high current arcs, and outgassing
from lead acid batteries:
— Some fault conditions could cause the vehicle to run
RUNAWAYS
out of control. Jack up the vehicle and get the drive wheels off the
ground before attempting these procedures or any other work on the
motor control circuitry.
HIGH CURRENT ARCS
power, and arcs can occur if they are short circuited. Always open
the battery circuit before working on the motor control circuit.
Wear safety glasses, and use properly insulated tools to prevent
shorts.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES
gas, which can build up in and around the batteries. Follow the
battery manufacturer's safety recommendations. Wear safety glasses.
output to motor armature
M-
negative connection to battery
B-
positive connection to battery/field
B+
plug diode to motor armature
A2
Cables are fastened to the bus bars by M8 (
bolts. When tightening the bolts, two opposing
wrenches should be used to prevent bending the bus
bars and putting undue strain on the internal con-
nections.
— Electric vehicle batteries can supply very high
— Charging or discharging generates hydrogen
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