TROJAN BATTERY
8
4 BATTERY INSTALLATION CONTINUED
4.1 INSPECTION AND 12V ACCESSORIES
Check for visible damage including cracks, dents, deformation and other visible abnormalities. The top of the battery and
terminal connections should be clean, free of dirt and corrosion, and dry. If any problems are detected with the battery,
contact Trojan technical support or your battery distributor. If damage occurred in transit, contact your freight carrier. To
prevent damage to 12V accessories in the vehicle, first verify the voltage requirement of accessories like lights or other
items in the vehicle. Never connect vehicle accessories directly to the battery. Battery accessories such as Dashboard
SOC Gauge Kit (10001373) shall be directly connected to the battery as indicated in Section 4: "Battery Installation.
Lithium-ion batteries are more susceptible to permanent damage from parasitic loads than other battery types. If a
continuous load such as a light, USB charger, voltage reducer, GPS or battery state of charge indicator is left connected
to the battery for an extended period of time, a low voltage fault will occur. If left in this condition, the battery could
become unrecoverable. All vehicle accessories should be wired through the vehicle key switch or another method of
disconnecting the equipment from the battery when not in use. Then, if needed, the installer can use a voltage reducer
to reduce the battery voltage to 12V or as required. To ensure you install your battery properly and safely, please use the
following guidelines.
4.2 TERMINALS AND TORQUE VALUES
Both the positive and negative terminals of the battery are M8-1.25 female threads. Ensure the hardware is tightened
to the proper dry torque of 50-60 in-lbs (5.6-6.8 Nm). OVER-TIGHTENING TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE
TERMINAL BREAKAGE, AND LOOSE CONNECTIONS CAN RESULT IN TERMINAL MELTDOWN OR FIRE.
4.3 CORRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If using flat or lock washers, it is very important to ensure the battery cable lug is contacting the top surface of the
terminal, and the washer is placed on top of the lug. DO NOT PLACE A WASHER BETWEEN THE BATTERY TERMINAL
Terminator
To Cart Positive To Cart Negative
Voltage Reducer Positive
To Next Page
Loading...