Alpha Technologies BSM-3 Battery Side Module Enclosure - Manual (Page 18)

1. Installation
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033-082-C0-002 Rev. B
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 during maintenance.
Mounting hardware requirements may vary with battery manufacturers. Use only the
hardware recommended by your particular battery manufacturer.
1.5 Battery Installation
Battery Post
3/8" Spacer
Fuse
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Nut
Battery Cable and
Crimp Connector to
Next Battery
1.4.1. Date Code
1.4.2. Battery Terminals
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 installed 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)