Installation manual

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Installing the Battery
NOTE: Thermo King units are designed for one 12 volt, group 31
battery. The battery must be suitable for deep cycling, heavy duty
and rated with a minimum of 95 amp/hr.
Standard Battery Hold Down Bracket
1. Install battery and secure with hold down bracket and rods.
Tighten the two battery hold down rods to 2.25 N•m (20 in -lbs.).
DO NOT over tighten as this may crack or distort the battery!
NOTE: One of the hold down rods must fit into the notch located on
the channel under the battery. You may have to move the electrical
harness slightly to access this notch.
2. Install positive + battery cable on the positive battery post first to
minimize accidental electrical shorting.
3. Install negative - battery cable on negative battery post second to
minimize accidental electrical shorting.
Optional Heavy Duty Battery Hold Down
Bracket
1. Install the battery into the tray.
2. Install the battery hold down bracket and rods. Loosely install hardware
onto the rods.
NOTE: One of the hold down rods must fit into the notch located on
the channel under the battery. You may have to move the electrical
harness slightly to access this notch.
3. Align the tab of the battery hold down bracket over the two existing
holes in the frame support channel.
4. Install the two mounting bolts and flat washers through the hold down
bracket and support channel. Torque hardware to 13.5 N•m
(120 in-lbs).
5. Tighten the two battery hold down rods to 2.25 N•m (20 in -lbs.)
DO NOT over tighten as this may crack or distort the battery!
6. Install positive + battery cable on the positive battery post first to
minimize accidental electrical shorting. Tighten securely.
7. Install negative - battery cable on negative battery post second to
minimize accidental electrical shorting. Tighten securely.
CAUTION: Set all electrical controls to the OFF position before
connecting the battery to prevent the unit from starting!
CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing, gloves and eye
wear when handling and installing batteries!
CAUTION: Cover battery terminals to prevent accidental
shorting during battery installation!