What are the new rules for battery installation?
Renew has published a new discussion paper to inform intending battery purchasers about the new standard, so that they can discuss the requirements with their installer, and plan for them, and to help existing battery owners understand how the rules affect them.
How to install a new battery in a car?
Read and follow the Safety and Handling Information on this website. Clean the tray where the battery rests. Use steel wool or a wire brush to rub the metal clamps and remove any corrosion. Place your new battery in the battery tray (make sure your battery is fully charged).
Where is the best place to install a new battery?
When installing a new battery, the new standard is more restrictive on location than previous rules and guidelines, making it harder to find a suitable location for a home battery. The most likely battery locations are on an external house wall or in a garage. near combustible materials.
What do I need to register a new battery?
Data such as the BEM code, serial number and nominal capacity of the new original replacement battery are entered. In this way, the energy management system knows immediately that a new battery has been installed. The Volkswagen Group is currently able to enter any 10-digit serial number.
Read and follow the Safety and Handling Information on this website. Clean the tray where the battery rests. Use steel wool or a wire brush to rub the metal clamps and remove any corrosion. Place your new battery in the battery tray (make sure your battery is fully charged).
Do you need to fill and charge AGM batteries?
If you decided to go with a Maintenance Free or AGM battery for your machine there are a few differences that we’ll explain so you activate and charge it properly. We want you to get the most life out of your new battery and following these basic battery filling and charging guidelines is going to help extend the life of that battery.
Do you lift or handle the battery by its terminals?
Do not lift or handle the battery by its terminals. If using a dual-terminal battery (it has both top and side terminals), use top terminals for accessory hookups and vehicle starting. Only use battery side terminals for vehicle starting.
How do you change a car battery at Home Depot?
Place the new battery in the battery tray, aligning the red/positive (+) and black/negative (-) ends of the battery with the matching terminals and cables. Re-install the clamp(s) the same way you removed them in order to secure the battery.