Exide Technologies Section 95.10 - Manual (Page 9)

7.3 CONNECTION TORQUEING
After cleaning contact surfaces, install all connectors hand tight to allow for final alignment
of units. Once final alignment is made, all connections should be torqued to the value
shown on the battery label (typically this value is 11.3 N-M or 100 inch-lb.)
Complete connection of units by installing the inter-tier cables and terminal plates
(when required).
Caution, do not make connections to the load at this time.
7.4 CONNECTIONS
Battery terminal and intercell connections should be corrosion free and tight for
trouble-free operation. Periodically, these connections should be inspected to ensure
cleanliness and integrity.
If corrosion is present, disconnect the connector from the terminal. Gently clean the
affected area using a brass suede brush, 3M Scotch Brite
® Green scouring pad, or #00
steel wool being careful not to remove lead plating from interunit connectors. Apply a
thin coat of NO-OX-ID
® “A” grease to the cleaned contact surfaces. Re-install connec-
tors and retorque connections.
All terminals and intercell connections should be retorqued at least once every year.
Maintaining electrical integrity of connectors is important, since poor connections will
result in reduced battery output and, in extreme cases, may add to heating and could
result in melted battery posts, circuit interruptions, or battery fires.
7.5 BATTERY TO CHARGER CONNECTION
The positive (+) terminal of the battery should be connected to the positive (+) terminal
of the charger and the negative (-) terminal of the battery to the negative (-) terminal of
the charger. A terminal plate kit should be utilized when connecting multiple cables to a
battery terminal post.
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CAUTION
DO NOT WORK ON CONNECTIONS WITH BATTERY
CONNECTED TO CHARGER OR LOAD