Outback Power Systems EnergyCell RE Battery Owners Manual - Manual (Page 11)

EnergyCell Batteries
900-0127-01-00 Rev D 11
DC Wiring
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables. Always ensure correct polarity.
CAUTION: Fire Hazard
Always install a circuit breaker or overcurrent device on the DC positive
conductor for each device connected to the batteries.
CAUTION: Fire Hazard
Never install extra washers or hardware between the mounting surface and the
battery cable lug or interconnect. The decreased surface area can build up heat.
Terminal Hardware
EnergyCell batteries use one of two terminal types: A threaded stud which receives a nut, or a threaded hole
which receives a bolt. The terminal type, hardware sizes, and torque requirements may be different between
battery models. See Table 4 and Table 5 on page 19 for the requirements of a particular model. However, all
terminal hardware is assembled as shown in either Figure 9 or Figure 10.
NOTE: Install the cable lugs (or interconnects) and all other hardware in the order illustrated. The lug or
interconnect should be the first item installed. It should make solid contact with the mounting surface. Do not
install hardware in a different order than shown.
NOTE: To avoid corrosion, use plated lugs on cable terminations. When multiple cables are terminated, use
plated terminal bus bars.
Figure 9 Stud Terminal Assembly
Figure 10 Bolt Terminal Assembly
Lock Washer
Battery
Terminal
Surface
Battery Terminal Stud
Cable Lug or
Interconnect
Flat Washer
M6 Nut
Battery
Terminal
Surface
UNC Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Cable Lug or
Interconnect