PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 06: ELECTRICAL
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DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 06 revised release October 2021
9. BATTERIES
The battery has four (4) major functions:
1. Providing a source of current for starting the
engine.
2. Stabilizing the voltage in the electrical
system.
3. Supplying current for a limited time, when
electrical demands of the equipment exceed
the power output of the alternator.
4. Providing a limited source of power for
connected accessories, when the engine is
not running.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and other related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and other
reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
9.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION
The battery bank is composed of four AGM
batteries. To prevent improper installation of the
batteries, the positive (+) and negative (-) signs
are laser cut on the battery deck steel sheet.
When installing new batteries, place the battery
negative and positive poles according to the
signs on the battery deck (Figure 27).
FIGURE 27: BATTERY INSTALLATION
FIGURE 28: BATTERY CONNECTIONS SCHEMATIC

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in