Trojan Flooded - Torque Values for Terminals

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USER’S GUIDE
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3.5 Torque Values
Tighten all cable connections to the proper specication to make sure there is good contact with the
terminals. Over-tightening terminal connections can cause terminal breakage and loose connections
can result in terminal meltdown or re. Refer to Table 2 for the proper torque values based on the type of
terminal on your battery.
Table 2
Terminal Type Dry Torque (in-lb) Dry Torque (Nm)
Flooded
DWNT, ELPT, EUT, LT, UT, WNT 95 - 105 11 - 12
EAPT, AP 50 - 70 6 - 8
DT, EHPT
50 - 70 (AP Connector)
95 - 105 (Stud Portion)
6 - 8 (AP Connector)
11-12 (Stud Portion)
IND 100 - 120 11 - 14
AGM
M8 85 - 95 10 - 11
AP (Adapter) Reliant
50 - 70 (AP Connector)
95 - 105 (AP Adapter)
6 - 7 (AP Connector)
11 - 12 (AP Adapter)
AP 44 - 62 5 - 7
DT
50 - 70 (AP Connector)
95 - 105 (Stud Portion)
6 - 8 (AP Connector)
11-12 (Stud Portion)
LT (Adapter)
55 - 70 (Nut)
85 - 95 (Bolt)
6 - 8 (Nut)
10 - 11 (Bolt)
M6 25 -35 3 - 4
ST 120 - 180 14 - 20
Gel
AP 50 - 70 6 - 8
LT, UT 95 - 105 11 - 12
DT
50 - 70 (AP Connector)
95 - 105 (Stud Portion)
6 - 8 (AP Connector)
11-12 (Stud Portion)
WARNING
Use an insulated wrench when making battery connections.