Installing The Battery - Advanced Energy Discover 42-48-6650 Operation Manual

9.6 Installing the Battery

Battery cables must be sized to the specifications required by the inverter-charger
and installed in accordance with the standards set by the authority having local
jurisdiction. Do not use or install a battery temperature sensor.
Battery terminals are button-type, M8 female. The recommended torque is 9.0 Nm
(6.64 ft-lb) to a maximum depth of 14 mm. For information on connecting battery
cables, see Figure 9-2, Battery Cable Terminal Connection.
1. Switch the battery OFF .
2. If the battery circuit has a disconnect, open the disconnect to isolate the battery.
3. Ensure the cable connections are clean and in good working order.
4. Install and secure the new battery.
• Take precautions to avoid bridging the terminals.
• Do not contact the terminals with metal mountings, fixtures, or body parts.
5. Connect battery cables.
• Connect the negative cable last to avoid sparking.
• Short circuits may damage the battery and void the warranty.
6. If using the LYNK II Communication Gateway, attach a CAT5 cable to the AEbus
(LYNK) Port on the battery and attach the other end of the cable to the LYNK II.
• Refer to Section 9.8.2, Network Installation, for instructions.
7 . If the battery circuit has a disconnect, close the disconnect to reconnect the
battery.
8. Switch the battery ON.
446.5 mm
Figure 5. 42-48-6650 screw holes
446.5 mm
17
12.5 mm