Change in Kit Primary Battery

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Hello All,
Our electrical team began last night with attaching #6 wire and disconnects to the new kit batteries. In comparison to last year's battery, the terminals are now positioned at the outside edge of the battery. This puts them in a vulnerable spot both electrically and mechanically. Please be aware that clearances in your battery holder in the robot may compromise the battery terminals. Be sure to insulate the terminals. If you use the supplied hardware, I recommend that the head of the screw face the outside of the battery and the wire terminal, nut and any other hardware face the inside of the battery to maintain maximum clearance at the battery edge.
Remember a fully charged battery is capable of producing currents high enough to weld with.