Alpha Technologies UPE-M Series - Manual (Page 24)

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Battery Terminal Connections
The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only. Various types of batteries with
different mounting styles and hardware may be shipped with the system. Always refer to the
battery manufacturers’ specifications for correct mounting hardware and torque requirements.
During maintenance procedures, refer to the manufacturers' specifications for the maintenance
torque requirements.
For AlphaCell batteries, use 65 inch-pounds upon installation, then re-torque to 50 inch-pounds.
Mounting hardware requirements may vary between battery manufacturers. Use only the hardware
recommended by your particular battery manufacturer.
Fig. 3-10, Battery Terminal Assembly
Battery Post
3/8" Spacer
Fuse
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Nut
Battery Cable and
Crimp Connector to
Next Battery
3.0 Installation, continued
3.4 Battery Installation
Battery Identification
Each battery contains a date code usually located on a sticker near the center of the battery or
stamped in white ink near the POS terminal. This date code must be recorded in the battery’s
maintenance log. If batteries, other than those marketed by Alpha are used, consult the battery’s
manufacturers’ documentation for date code type and placement.
MMYY
CALIF. PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals
known to the state of Calif.
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
SHIELD EYES EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY
NO SPARKS, FLAMES, OR SMOKING
SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER
GET MEDICAL HELP FAST. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER/POISON
Battery Date Code
located in this box
(0103 = Jan. 2003)