Aervoe 1500-Watt Energy Center Buddy - Manual (Page 5)

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battery Replacement
In the event that the battery requires replacement, please follow these instructions. Aervoe
recommends utilizing a qualified technician. Battery replacement instructions for the #9680 Energy
Center 1500 are available on our website www.aervoe.com. IMPORTANT: replace with a matching
12V/120Ah AGM specified battery (#9682 available from Aervoe Industries, Inc.). Other batteries and
capacities could produce incorrect charging or poor performance.
1.
Turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect all external batteries, cables, and devices.
3. Remove the side panels of the unit by carefully removing the screws using an Allen wrench or
hex key.
4. Locate the battery (+) and (-) terminals and carefully remove the protective caps on the battery
terminals.
5. Disconnect the Negative Terminal (-) cable from the battery and set aside. Should be placed to
prevent arcing other cables and components.
6. Disconnect the Positive Terminal (+) cable.
7. Loosen the bolts that attach the battery to the metal frame and carefully remove the battery from
the compartment. Do not disrupt any other electronics.
8. Replace with a new battery, reversing the previous steps. Before replacing the side panel double
check that all connections are secure.
9. Once the battery is installed, it will need to be fully charged using any of the methods described
in the following section.
10. Dispose of the used battery by contacting your local Hazard Waste Center.
battery Fuse Replacement
Includes a 200A battery protection fuse and must be replaced with the exact type as listed in the
technical specifications. Contact Aervoe Industries, Inc. at 800-227-0196 for replacement fuses and
additional installation instructions.
1.
Turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect all external batteries, cables, and devices.
3. Remove the side panels of the unit by carefully removing the screws using an Allen wrench or
hex key.
4. Loosen and remove the fuse from the fuse block and replace with a new fuse.
5. Before replacing the side panel double check that all connections are secure.
Connecting and Charging the Energy Center 1500 & Energy Center buddy Together
1.
Read the instructions provided with the #9680 Energy Center 1500
2. Place the Buddy within 2 ft. of the Energy Center so that the 12V POWER CHARGING CABLES
reach the INTERCONNECTING TERMINALS of each unit.
3. Turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH to the OFF position on both units.
NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the unit.
4. Remove the DUST CAPS from the INTERCONNECTING TERMINALS on both units.
5. Use the 12V POWER CHARGING CABLES provided with the Buddy to connect the two units
together. Securely insert each end of the CABLE into the TERMINALS of each unit (either end
will work in either unit). Reverse polarity protection is built into the terminals.
6. The Buddy is now connected to the Energy Center 1500 for charging and disbursement of power.
For additional information about either unit, please review the Product Data Sheet available on-
line.