TM 5-3740-218-13&P
BATTERY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CONT)
C.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
All electrical switches must be OFF before connecting battery cables. Shorting or
arcing could cause serious burns.
Battery electrolyte is an acid, and is highly corrosive. Wear rubber gloves, face
shield, and apron. Do not spill on clothing, skin, or PDU. Wash exposed areas
with water. Seek medical assistance. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
(1)
Place battery (1) on battery pad (2).
(2)
Hook two holddown bolts (3) on battery pad (2) and install holddown crossbar (4).
(3)
Install two flat washers (5), two insulator washers (6), and four jam nuts (7) on two holddown bolts (3).
NOTE
Positive (red) cable goes to (+) terminal.
Negative (black) cable goes to (-)
terminal.
(4)
Connect two battery cables (8) to battery (1) according to color-coding, and secure with two locknuts (9).
(5)
Install battery cover weldment (10).
(6)
Install two washers (11) and two wing nuts (12).
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