43| USER MANUAL
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Batteries may be installed on either the top or bottom of an ALTA and are always
mounted opposite of the payload location. In both locations, battery pack(s) are
secured with silicone straps tensioned across the pack(s). The straps are secured
using studs located on either side of the pack(s).
WARNING
Always secure battery pack(s) with both battery retention straps.
CAUTION
When installing two battery packs, ensure they are at a
similar state of charge (a full pack voltage difference less
than 0.5V). Plugging in two dissimilarly charged packs
could cause one pack to rapidly discharge into the other
and damage the batteries or cause a battery fire.
CAUTION
When using two battery packs, only use packs that are
identical in their capacity and at a similar condition.
Using a pack with another that is larger, or has many
more cycles, can damage the battery packs.
CAUTION
Always refer to and follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions,
recommendations and guidelines for battery handling.
CAUTION
When plugging in battery pack(s), ensure the polarity is
correct. Positive is indicated by a red power lead, and
negative/ground is indicated by a black power lead.
Reversing polarity will damage ALTA’s electronics.
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