Install The Battery - Bosch B5512 Reference Manual

Control Panel
A 12 V sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery (such as the D126/D1218) supplies secondary
power to maintain system operation during interruptions of primary (AC) power.
Notice!
Use sealed lead acid batteries only
The charging circuit is calibrated for lead-acid batteries. Do not use gel-cell or NiCad
batteries.
Extra batteries
To increase battery back-up time, connect a second 12 V battery in parallel to the first battery.
Use a D122/D122L Dual Battery Harness to ensure proper and safe connection.
Refer to Standby battery requirements and calculations, page 97.
D1218 Battery
The D1218 is a 12 V, 18 Ah battery for use in applications requiring extended battery standby
time. The control panel does not support more than 18 Ah.
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Install the battery

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Warning!
High current arcs are possible. The positive (red) battery lead and BAT+ can create high
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current arcs if shorted to other terminals or the enclosure. Use caution when working with
the positive lead and BAT+. Always disconnect the positive (red) lead from the battery before
removing it from BAT+.
Caution!
The battery terminals and wire are not power limited. Maintain a 0.250 in (6.4 mm) space
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between the battery terminals, battery wiring, and all other wiring. Battery wiring cannot
share the same conduit, conduit fittings, or conduit knockouts with other wiring.
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Place the battery upright in the base of the enclosure.
Locate the red and black leads supplied in the hardware pack.
Connect the black battery lead to BAT- and then to the negative (-) side of the battery.
Connect the red battery lead to BAT+, and then to the positive (+) side of the battery.
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