TM 5-3895-385-23-2
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Batteries Removal
CAUTION
Tag and label electrical connections prior to removal. Electrical connections must be installed
correctly for proper operation. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment.
1. Disconnect battery unit ground cable (Figure 1, Item 1) from negative battery terminal (Figure 1, Item 4).
2. Disconnect battery jumper cable (Figure 1, Item 2) from positive battery terminal (Figure 1, Item 5) and
negative battery terminal (Figure 1, Item 6).
3. Disconnect battery unit power cable (Figure 1, Item 3) from positive battery terminal (Figure 1, Item 7).
4. Remove two lock nuts (Figure 1, Item 11), flat washers (Figure 1, Item 12), and battery hold-down bar (Figure
1, Item 10) from battery tray (Figure 1, Item 9). Discard lock nuts.
WARNING
Each battery weighs 42 pounds (lb) (19 kilograms (kg)). Two personnel are required to lift
component. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Properly support item being lifted. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment.
5. Remove batteries (Figure 1, Items 13 and 8) from battery tray (Figure 1, Item 9).
END OF TASK
Batteries Cleaning
WARNING
Do not damage batteries. Batteries are filled with a liquid acid that can leak from sealed battery
when case is broken. Contact with acidic liquid can burn skin and eyes. Wear safety goggles and
chemical gloves, and avoid acid splash while cleaning batteries. Do not move batteries by
terminals. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Clean acid residue and corrosion from battery unit ground cable (Figure 1, Item 1), battery jumper cable (Figure 1,
Item 2), battery unit power cable (Figure 1, Item 3), positive battery terminal (Figure 1, Item 7), negative battery
terminal (Figure 1, Item 4), and any effected components in accordance with local Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP).
