Battery - Add On Electrical Equipment, Side Terminals
Bulletin No. T 85-52File In Group 6D
Number 23
Date Feb. '85
SUBJECT: ADD/ON (AUXILIARY) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL MODELS WITH SIDE TERMINAL BATTERIES
The use of electronics on today's vehicles often require that both power and ground connections for add/on (auxiliary) electrical equipment (mobile radios, alarm systems, etc.) be made at the battery. Parts are now available to make these connections while maintaining the corrosion resistance and electrical integrity designed into the Delco side terminal battery.
The Side Terminal Adaptor Package, P/N 1846855, when combined with the longer battery bolt (PIN 12004188) and spacer (P/N 12004189) will provide the corrosion resistant connection.
NOTICE: Special care must be taken to properly protect all circuits connected directly to the battery. A fuse or circuit breaker should be located as near to the battery as practical to lessen the possibility of a short circuit which may result in vehicle damage.
Connection Procedure:
We recommend that all add/on (auxiliary) electrical equipment installations, using direct battery connections, use this connection procedure and follow the circuit protection caution.