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6 Volt Battery Precautions






6 Volt Battery Precautions

If the batteries should be checked or replaced, both 6V batteries should be handled like a 12 volt unit.

The batteries should only be charged as required, refer to => [ Battery, Charging ] Procedures.

Never replace individual 6 volt batteries; always replace them in pairs.

The replacement battery can only be obtained at as 12 volt battery (two 6 volt modules).

6 volt batteries must always be evenly loaded; tapping 6 volt consumers at a battery is never permitted.

When disconnecting the battery, always loosen the negative pole connection on the body side. Otherwise, there is the risk of a 6 volt battery short circuit during ground contact. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment.