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NHTSA ID Number: 10110411
Manufacturer Communication Number: SMB124
Summary
Service Manual Bulletin – Updated Battery Replacement Procedure
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
SMB-124
ISSUE DATE: Jun 05 2013
Battery Replacement
9 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides WARNINGS that will be added to the Voltage Regulator and Batteries section, advising Maintenance Departments to check voltage regulator setting requirements whenever a replacement battery is installed on your New Flyer
vehicle.
This information supersedes all other related information within your New Flyer Service Manuals. Make this Service Bulletin available to service personnel to inform them of changed information.
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SMB-124 Copyright ยฉ 2013 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC Cover
SERVICE MANUAL BULLETIN
This Service Manual Bulletin is prepared by the Publications Department of New Flyer Industries
Canada ULC. Refer to details below.
ISSUE DATE: Jun 05 2013
SMB-124
APPLICABILITY
VEHICLE LENGTH ???? 30ft. ???? 35ft. ???? 40ft. ???? 60ft. ???? ALL
VEHICLE TYPE ???? High Floor ???? Low Floor ???? Invero ???? Xcelsior ???? ALL
FUEL TYPE
???? Diesel ???? Electric ???? CNG ???? LNG
???? ALL
???? Diesel/Electric ???? Gas/Electric ???? Fuel Cell
SUBJECT Battery Replacement
SECTION TITLE 9 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DETAILS This bulletin provides WARNINGS that will be added to the Voltage Regulator
and Batteries section, advising Maintenance Departments to check
voltage regulator setting requirements whenever a replacement battery
is installed on your New Flyer vehicle.
This information supersedes all other related information within your
New Flyer Service Manuals. Make this Service Bulletin available to service
personnel to inform them of changed information.
SMB-124 Copyright ยฉ 2013 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC 1 of 1
SERVICE MANUAL BULLETIN
SMB-124
1. Voltage Regulator
WARNING:
Over-charging a lead acid battery can
produce explosive and hazardous gas.
Any change in battery configuration from
the equipment originally supplied on
your New Flyer vehicle may require modification
to the charging system voltage
levels and battery service procedures to
prevent overcharging and equipment
damage.
2. Batteries
WARNING:
ALWAYS replace batteries with the same
type and size identified in your New Flyer
Parts Manual and charge the batteries
using the recommended voltage. Overcharging
a lead acid battery can produce
explosive and hazardous gas. Any
change in battery configuration may
require modification to the charging system
voltage levels and battery service
procedures to prevent overcharging and
equipment damage. Consult the battery
manufactures recommendations before
installing replacement components.
SMB124
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