TM 9-6140-200-14
Figure 4-3
(4) Series battery connections. These connections are used with slow rate of
charging systems. Slow rate chargers are of constant current type
allowing series connections between the charging unit and the batteries.
The number of batteries that may be connected in series to this charging
unit depends upon the voltage rating of the charger. The series
connection will have the negative (-) terminal of one battery connected to
the positive (+) terminal of the next battery. When all batteries of the
group are connected, the cables of the charger are connected to the
remaining negative (-) and positive (+) battery terminals accordance with
the written instructions of the manufacturer for the charger used. Perform
all charging operations in accordance with the charger manufacturer
instructions. (Figure 4-4)
Figure 4-4
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