Installation; Cable Size And Bolt Nut Specification - US BATTERY US1800 XC2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION

The following sections contain all necessary information for properly installing your
U.S. Batteries.
2.1 CABLE SIZE AND BOLT NUT
SPECIFICATION
Terminal Types
U.S. Battery offers a variety of terminal options for Flooded lead-acid batteries
with various benefits for your specific application. Consult U.S. Battery or your
local battery dealer for more information.
Terminal Types
FLOODED LEAD-ACID (FLA) TERMINALS
Molded-In UTL Small "L" Offset "S"
Dual Large "L" Bus Lug
AGM DEEP CYCLE TERMINALS
F11 F12 F14
Recommended Torque Specifications and Connection Hardware
The use of all included hardware and the specified torque is strongly rec-
ommended. Over-tightening can break terminals and loose connections can
cause a terminal meltdown or fire. The use of hardware not listed below is
not recommended and may void your warranty.
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SAE Flat Block UT UTL
Flag
T11 T6-A DT-5/16 DT-3/8
TABLE 1
U.S. Battery FLA Recommended Terminal Torque and Connection Hardware
U.S. Battery Recommended Recommended
Terminal Type Torque (in-lb)
UTL 95-105
UT 95-105
FLAT BLOCK 95-105
DUAL 95-105
DC MARINE 95-105
OFF SET "S" 100-120
FLAG 100-120
LARGE "L" 100-120
SMALL "L" 100-120
BUS LUG 120-180
SAE 50-70
U.S. Battery AGM Recommended Terminal Torque and Connection Hardware
71 - 88
F11
89 - 106
F12
F14 89 - 106
130 - 173
T11
T6-A 130 - 173
176 - 203
DT-5/16
DT-3/8 176 - 203
Proper connection is to position a lock washer between the nut and the connector (never between the connector
and lead terminal) and apply the recommended torque or enough torque to completely compress the lock washer
without deforming the lead terminal
U.S. Battery pprovides the recommended hardware with each battery. All hardware must be stainless
steal or zinc plated
1 Stainless Steel Hexnut with Stainless Steel Split-Ring Lock Washer (5/16" Positive & Negative)
2 Stainless Steel Hexnut with Stainless Steel Split-Ring Lock Washer (3/8" Positive & 5/16" Negative)
3 Square-Head, SS or Zinc-Plated Bolt with SS or Zinc-Plated Hexnut & Split-Ring Lock Washer
4 Square-Head or Hex-Head, SS or Zinc-Plated Bolt with SS or Zinc-Plated Hexnut & Split-Ring Lock Washer
5
Stainless Steel Hexnut with SS Split-Ring Lock Washer (1/2" Positive or 3/8" Positive & 3/8" Negative)
6 No Hardware Supplied - Application Uses SAE Clamp for Positive & Negative Tapered Post
Note: The use of flanged nuts and other types of nuts with captive washers or other hardware not listed
above is not recommended by US Battery and their use may void the battery warranty.
Recommended Connection
Torque (ft-lb) Hardware
7.9-8.8 1 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
1
7.9-8.8 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
7.9-8.8 1 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
7.9-8.8 1/6 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
7.9-8.8 2 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
8.3-10 3 Zn or SS Bolt w/Hexnut & Lock Washer
8.3-10 4 Zn or SS Bolt w/Hexnut & Lock Washer
8.3-10.0 4 Zn or SS Bolt w/Hexnut & Lock Washer
8.3-10.0 4 Zn or SS Bolt w/Hexnut & Lock Washer
5
10.0-15.0 SS Hexnut with Lock Washer
4.2-5.8 6 No Hardware Supplied
6 - 7 M6 hexbolt & lock washer
7.5 - 9
M8 hexbolt & lock washer
7.5 - 9 M8 hexbolt & lock washer
11 - 14
M8 hexbolt & lock washer
11 - 14 M8 hexbolt & lock washer
15 - 17
5/16" hexbolt & lock washer
15 - 17 3/8" hexbolt & lock washer
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