Attwood Battery Tray With Adjustable Hold Downs
Attwood Battery Tray With Adjustable Hold Downs, Attwood Marine Battery Tray with Adjustable Hold DownsLightweight, heavy duty corrosion-resistant polypropylene, non-corrosive black plastic. Includes adjustable-height crossbar and two retaining bolts. Attwood Marine's hold-down trays are designed to secure your battery. Meets ABYC Standard E-10 and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. Patented design. Install with #10 screws.It fits most 24 Series batteries. Constructed from non-corrosive hi-strength plastic, this battery tray holder measures approximately 11" wide by 7" deep by 2" tall overall. Holds 24 and 24M series batteries.ModelDimensionsBattery Size24 Series Battery Tray10-5/8" x 6-3/4" x 8-3/4"24/24M27 Series Battery Tray12-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 8-3/4"27/27MHow to Install Attwood Battery Hold Down TraysAttwood Battery Hold Down Trays are designed to be used with standard batteries (24/24M & 27/27M series) including Gould 800 Delco Voyager.The adjustable-height crossbar holds the battery in place. Mounting holes in the tray make it easy to secure and prevent battery movement. The tray is made of noncorrosive, heavy-duty black plastic. Meets ABYC Standard E-10 and U.S. Coast Guard requirements.Tools and Materials Needed for Installation Drill and a suitable drill bit; Eight #10 stainless steel wood/sheet metal pan head screws; Eight #10 stainless steel flat washers; Screwdriver; CAUTION : Battery must be located in a well ventilated area to prevent buildup of explosive gasses. To prevent acid burns, locate in an area away from casual contact.Mounting Instructions Determine a suitable location for the battery tray making sure there is enough room to work.; Using the battery tray as a template, mark the location of the screw holes. It is recommended that you use the mounting holes closest to the retaining bolt threads, if possible.; You may wish to further secure the tray with additional screws.; Drill eight pilot holes for the screws. Do not drill through the bottom of the boat.; Fasten down the tray using the #10 screws and washers.; Place the battery into the tray.; Thread a bolt into the crossbar on each side. The bolts fit tightly to prevent them from becoming lost when changing batteries.; Install the battery retainer and bolts. Tighten moderately until bolts and/or crossbar bend slightly.; Connect the battery cables, following the battery manufacturer's requirements for correct installation. The positive terminal should be insulated to prevent accidental shorting.; CAUTION Overtightening the bolts could damage the threads or damage the crossbar.