TM 5-3895-373-20
7.19.
REPLACE STORAGE BATTERIES AND BATTERY BOXES Continued.
B.
INSTALL Continued.
2.
RECONNECT BATTERIES.
When connecting batteries, connect
positive
battery
cable
before
connecting negative battery cable.
Failure to connect batteries in the
proper
sequence
may
lead
to
electrical shock or short circuit and
result in severe personnel injury.
a.
Reconnect jumper battery cable (9) to positive
terminal of outboard battery and to negative
terminal of inboard battery.
b.
Install battery nuts (8).
c.
Reconnect positive battery cable (7) and battery
nut (5) to positive terminal of inboard battery.
d.
Reconnect negative battery cable (6) and battery
nut (5) to negative terminal of outboard battery.
Electrical insulating varnish fumes
can be harmful if inhaled. Use only in
a
well
ventilated
area.
Avoid
prolonged exposure to fumes. If
personnel become dizzy or drowsy
during use, get immediate medical
attention.
e.
Apply electrical insulating varnish to terminals of
batteries.
f.
Install panels (4).
g.
Install battery terminal caps (3) onto battery
terminals.
h.
Install battery box covers (2) and buckle battery
box holddown straps (1) on both batteries.
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON-TASKS:
Install left access cover per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Close rear top left access door per TM 5-3895-373-10.
END OF TASK
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