Changing The Batteries - Volvo 9700 US/CAN Driver's Handbook Manual

108 If Something Happens

Changing the Batteries

When changing batteries, both batteries
should have the same capacity and be of the
same age. When connecting batteries correct
polarity must be observed.
To change a battery:
•
turn off the power with the main switch
•
disconnect the cable terminal from the
negative pole of the battery
•
disconnect the cable terminal from the
positive pole of the battery
•
change the battery
•
clean the cable terminals and both poles
of the battery
•
connect the positive cable terminal to the
battery pole
•
connect the negative cable terminal to the
battery pole
•
apply an anti-corrosive agent to the poles
with terminals
WARNING
Incorrect connection will seriously damage
the electrical system.
If a cable clamp has been incorrectly installed,
the battery terminal must be reamed to give
a sufficiently large mating surface when
correctly installed. Incorrect installation
entails a high risk of oxidation in the space
between the top of the battery terminal and
the battery cable clamp.
Top: Mounted incorrectly, terminal not
bottoming on the pole.
Bottom: Mounted correctly, terminal
bottoming on the pole.
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