SURE POWER BATTERY SEPARATOR INTERIM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
By-passing the battery separator is a safe and effective method for customers needing an interim solution while
they await a replacement battery separator.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Basic tool kit (including combination wrench), electrical tape & cable ties.
STEP 1.
Before starting any of the following procedure,
ensure that the negative terminals of both the main
and any auxiliary batteries are disconnected. The
negative terminal can be identified by the minus (-)
symbol on the battery case. Other identifiers may be
a black terminal cover or the physically smaller of
the two terminals on the battery.
STEP 2.
Using a 13mm ring combination wrench, remove
the two nuts that retain the positive (+) cables to the
main posts on the Sure Power separator.
STEP 3.
Once both nuts are removed, remove one of the
positive (+) cables and place it onto the other post
with the other positive (+) cable. This effectively
bypasses the relay and joins both batteries together
in series.
Note: Either post may be used.
STEP 4.
Replace the nuts on both posts and tighten firmly.
STEP 5.
Disconnect any wires attached to the three spade
terminals and insulate the ends of the cables with
electrical tape, then secure in a safe place with
cable ties. A complete and correctly reworked
separator will not have any wires attached to the
three spade terminals.
STEP 6.
Reconnect the negative (-) cables back to the
negative (-) terminals of both the main and auxiliary
batteries. Ensure all connections are tightened and
secure.
NOTE:
With both positive (+) terminals connected on the one post of the Sure Power separator, both the main
and auxiliary batteries receive charge from the vehicles alternator at the same time. This means that any
accessory that is connected to the auxiliary battery, i.e. a 12 volt fridge, lighting, caravan power etc. will
be drawing power from both batteries. Therefore, it is possible to run both the auxiliary and main batteries
flat. It is recommended not to use any accessories until the separator is replaced and the system returned
to its normal configuration.
For more information, please contact Sure Power, Inc.
Phone: 1-855-450-3594
Email: recall@surepower.com