ARMY TM 9-6115-645-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24/2
2-11.4
Repair.
NOTE
If cable cannot be repaired, refer to Appendix D.
a.
Remove nut(s) (5, FIGURE 2-3) and battery cable terminal lug(s), as necessary.
b.
Remove broken or damaged terminal (3, FIGURE 2-3 or FIGURE 2-4) from cable assembly.
c.
Slide new shrinkable tubing (4, FIGURE 2-3 or FIGURE 2-4) over cable end.
d.
Install terminal (3) to cable end as described in Appendix D.
e.
Heat shrinkable tubing (4) with heat gun until secure.
f.
Install battery cable terminal lug(s) with nut(s) (5, FIGURE 2-3), as necessary.
2-11.5
Installation.
a.
Install applicable cable assembly as shown in FIGURE 2-3 or FIGURE 2-4.
b.
Connect negative battery cable terminal lug (1, FIGURE 2-3) to battery.
c.
Close access doors.
2-12
BATTFRIES.
2-12.1
Testing.
WARNING
Batteries give off a flammable gas. Do not smoke or use open flame when
performing maintenance. Flames and explosion could result In severe personal
Injury or death.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b.
Open battery access door and disconnect negative battery cable.
c.
Remove battery vent caps.
d.
Test specific gravity of electrolyte in each battery cell with a hydrometer. Refer to TABLE 2-7 for state of
charge with specific gravity corrected to 800F (27°C). Refer to TABLE 2-8 for specific gravity temperature
corrections.
e.
Recharge or replace batteries as necessary Retest batteries per above instructions.
f.
Install battery vent caps.
g.
Connect negative battery cable. Close battery access door.
2-12.2
Removal.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b.
Open battery compartment access door.
c.
Disconnect negative battery cable terminal lug (1, FIGURE 2-3).
d.
Disconnect interconnect battery cable terminal lugs (6) and (7) and remove interconnect battery cable
assembly.
e.
Disconnect positive battery cable terminal lug (8).
WARNING
Ensure proper lifting techniques are used when lifting batteries. Failure to
observe this warming could result In personal Injury.
f.
Remove nuts (9), washers (10), lockwashers (14), clamps (11), and retaining bar (12).
g.
Remove batteries (13).
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