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ENGLISH 5
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
You will replace the standard lead-acid batteries with
absorbedglassmat(AGM)batteries(Fig.1)andalso
addextraAGMbatteriestogetextendedtimerunning
on battery power.
The first step is to find space for the extra
batteries and inverter. Note that whenever possible the
inverter should be mounted in the same box with the
batteries.
Available space will vary based on the truck
specifications, such as frame length, fuel tank length
and empty tool boxes already on the truck.
If additional boxes are included in your kit, you will
need to mount them firmly to the frame of the truck.
This may require that some slight adjustments be
made to fuel tank placement. Be creative, however,
always be cautious, as any changes you make could
cause problems elsewhere.
If you choose to use boxes already installed on the
truck for additional batteries make sure they are rated
for the weight of the batteries and inverter.
NeverdisregardOEMsuggestionsrelatingtoframe
welding and drilling, as they are very important.
Consider center-mount battery boxes (Fig. 2).
Freightliner and Volvo offer center-mount boxes that
offer four battery spaces.
If a center-mount box is not available, consider side
frame mounted boxes from the truck manufacturer.
Dometic offers a range of prewired battery boxes
designed to fit on the side frame.
Figure 1 – AGM batteries replace standard lead-acid batteries
Figure 2 – Center-mount battery box
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