9 Installing Batteries and Cables
Prerequisites
Ensure that batteries are from the same manufacturer, of the same model, and in
the same batch. Do not mix old and new batteries together.
Comply with regulations and warnings of the battery manufacturer.
Before battery installation, ensure that the battery circuit breaker is OFF or that
the battery fuse is disconnected.
● Smoking and sparks are prohibited near batteries.
● Use tools with insulated handles, otherwise, batteries may be burnt out and
personal injury may occur.
● During battery operations, wear goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothes.
Remove conductive articles such as watches, bracelets, and rings.
● Do not use a metal to simultaneously touch two or more battery terminals or
simultaneously touch a battery terminal and a grounded object (such as the
battery compartment). Otherwise, short circuits will occur, causing sparks or
explosion.
● Carry batteries by referring to local regulations. To avoid damages, handle with
care when carrying batteries.
● During battery installation, never reversely connect positive and negative
battery terminals. Connect the negative battery cable rst, and then the
positive battery cable.
● Before connecting a battery cable, remove the protective lids or protective
covers from battery terminals, and reinstall them after connecting the cable.
● Secure battery cables to the torque specied in this chapter. Loose battery bolt
connections will cause batteries to be burnt.
PowerCube 1000 (STC, Saudi Arabia, ICC800-A1-C2,
ESC800-A1)
Installation Guide 9 Installing Batteries and Cables
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