9.4 After cleaning, connect the cables to the
batteries, and tighten them to the torque
specifications listed on the battery, gener-
ally 10 to 15 lbf·ft (14 to 20 N·m).
9.5 Spray each connection with dielectric red
enamel and coat the battery terminals
with dielectric grease; see Table 1.
Approved Dielectric Protectants
Protectant Material Approved Brand
Dielectric Grease Lubriplate FLP DS–ES
Dielectric Red Enamel
Spray-On Application
3M 1602 IVI-Spray Sealer; order
from the PDC
Spray-On B–6–665
Dielectric Red Enamel
Brush-On Application
Gyptal 1201EW-Low VOC, Red;
order at www.glyptal.com or
1-800-GLP-1201
Table 1, Approved Dielectric Protectants
10. Check the terminals on the battery shut-off
switch and the magnetic switch. Make sure the
terminal connections are clean and tight. Coat
the terminal connections with dielectric red
enamel after cleaning.
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