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BATTERY BRAIN UNIT:

1. Manual Reset Control Knob

2. Positive (+) side of Battery Brian with Butterfly Connector

3. Black Ground Wire

4. Antenna
 

Positive Clamp, Bolt and Flat Washer – Attaches to the positive side bracket on the Battery Brain unit before installation.

Copper Positive Post w/ Bolt and Lock Washer – Attaches to the negative side bracket on the Battery Brain for most Top Mount installations.

Side Mount Bolt – Attaches to the negative side bracket on the Battery Brain for most Side Mount installations.

Chassis Mounting Blocks – Attaches to the chassis.

L-Bracket and Straight Bracket – These can be used for optional positing of the Battery Brain unit.

Remote Control (Type II and III models only)

A) Accessory Bypass Wire (Available on all models)

B) Engine On Bypass Wire (Available on Type II and III models)
 

BATTERY BRAIN™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Tips

General: Battery Brain is installed on the positive (+) battery post with the post clamp provided. The clip end of the black ground wire is fastened to the negative (–) post clamp bolt.

Helpful hint: The positive (+) bracket on the Battery Brain for the positive (+) post clamp is on the same side of the Battery Brain unit with “12V+” printed on it. Attach the negative post or bolt to the bracket on the opposite side of the Battery Brain.

Tools required: Open-end 9/16" or adjustable wrench. Standard and Phillips screwdrivers.

Important note: Before beginning installation, be sure your battery is holding the proper charge. If your battery does not hold a minimum charge, it may be at the end of its lifecycle.

Configuration options: Because battery location and position differ in vehicles, you can configure the Battery Brain installation for different Top Mount and Side Mount positions, view illustations here.

View alternate illustrated installation.

View alternate video installation.

Installation Steps

STEP 1: Disconnecting Battery Cables: STEP 1A) Disconnect the black/negative (–) cable from the negative (–) battery post/bolt on the battery.

 

STEP 1B: Disconnect the red/positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery post/bolt on the battery.

 

STEP 2: Connecting Battery Brain: With the Battery Brain in the “OFF” position, connect the positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) battery post.

 

STEP 3: Connecting Battery Cables and Ground: STEP 3A) Connect red/positive (+) battery cable to the copper post (or Side Mount bolt) on the outer bracket on the Battery Brain.

 

STEP 3B) Connect the black/negative (–) battery cable to the negative (–) post/bolt on the battery.

 

STEP 3C ) Connect the clip end of the black ground wire to the clamp bolt on the negative (–) battery post/nut or ground to chassis with a metal screw.

 

TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION: The manual reset control knob on the battery brain unit should be turned to one of the “ON” positions. Then press down on the manual reset control knob to establish contact.

 

Operating Instructions

  1. TO TEST SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM INSTALLATION: Start the engine after installation is complete.
  2. TO TEST BATTERY BRAIN OPERATION: Turn the engine off and turn on as many electrical accessories (such as headlights, windshield wipers, radio, telephone charger, DVD player, etc) as possible and leave them on. The Battery Brain will cut power from the battery automatically – confirming the Battery Brain is working. This may take some time, depending on the battery’s age and charge.
  3. TO TEST THE MANUAL RESET CONTROL FUNCTION: Ensure that the Manual Reset Control Knob is in the “ON” position and press it down after the Battery Brain has disconnected the power (to reset). The unit should reestablish power to the electrical accessories and enable vehicle starting.
  4. TO TEST THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (BATTERY BRAIN II): The remote control unit supplied with Battery Brain Type II models can be used to reconnect and reestablish power after is has been disconnected by Battery Brain due to draining. Press the remote control button to reestablish power to the electrical accessories and enable vehicle starting.
  5. TO TEST THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (BATTERY BRAIN III): The remote control unit supplied with Battery Brain Type III models can be used to disconnect and reconnect power by choice (as an anti-theft device), as well as reestablishing power after draining. Press the remote control button to disconnect, reconnect or reestablish power to electrical accessories and for vehicle starting.

If you have to leave your vehicle at the side road with Emergency lights on turn the KNOB TO THE OFF POSITION.

If problems occur with any of the test procedures, please refer to Trouble Shooting Instructions or consult Battery Brain technical support (phone or email).

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a warning light for NO CHARGE or BATTERY WARNING illuminates on your vehicle dashboard, stop your vehicle at a safe area and TURN THE MANUAL RESET CONTROL KNOB (located on the Battery Brain unit itself) TO ONE OF THE “OFF” POSITIONS. Your