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SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 |
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4.5
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PHI Battery Connection Terminals
4.5.1
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Batteries with Threaded Studs
The largest PHI Battery sizes (such as the PHI 3.8 and PHI 2.9) are equipped with two 3/8’’ (10 mm)
threaded studs with a lock washer and nut. The red colored high temperature molded insert connection is
for the positive lead. The black colored high temperature insert connection is for the negative lead.
Water Resistant Cable Boots are also included and will be in place when your units arrive. The boots are to
be placed over the cable terminations and will stretch to form a water-resistant seal around the base of the
molded inserts and terminal connections.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen the large brass nut at the base of the terminals; doing so
will damage the PHI battery and Void the Warranty.
4.5.2
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Torque Value for Batteries with Threaded Studs
PHI Batteries with threaded stud terminals have a torque specification of 160 in-lbs. (13.3 ft-lbs.).
Threaded Studs = 3/8” (10mm)
Torque Value = 160 in-lbs
4.5.3
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Batteries with Anderson Connectors
The smallest PHI Battery sizes (such as the PHI 1.4 and PHI 730) are equipped with SB 50 Anderson
connectors utilizing P/N 5900 #6 HD contacts.
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12V connections are YELLOW
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24V connections are RED
To avoid any spark or electrical event when connecting batteries with Anderson Connectors, turn the
accompanying equipment off, connect cables with appropriate battery mating connectors to the equipment,
