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Auxiliary Battery System for INEOS Grenadier by Agile Offroad

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Installation Manual

SKU

  • G15-1005

PARTS INCLUDED

  • 1 x Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC Battery Charger
  • 1 x Victron SmartShunt 500A/50MV
  • 1 x SmallBMS
  • 1 x Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V-100A
  • 1 x Red Boot
  • 1 x Switch, Off-On Blue Push Button 10.1AMP
  • 3 x M8 Thread Stud
  • 3 x M8 Nylon-Insert Flange Nut
  • 1 x Fuse -ZCASE MEGA 32V 350A
  • 2 x Fuse -ZCASE MEGA 32V 150A
  • 1 x Fuse -ZCASE MEGA 32V 60A
  • 1 x Fuse -ZCASE MEGA 32V 40A
  • 1 x Grenadier Replacement Back Panel Screws Nylon (6 Piece)
  • 1 x Grenadier Auxiliary Battery Bracket Kit
  • 1 x Grenadier Battery System Buss Bar
  • 1 x Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness
  • 1 x 6G Red 61" DC-DC to Main Fuse Block AO-10239
  • 1 x 6G Red 30" DC-DC to AUX Fuse Block AO-10240
  • 1 x 2/0 Black 25.5" Smart Shunt to Ground AO-10241
  • 1 x 2/0 Red 22" AUX Battery to AUX Fuse Block AO-10242
  • 1 x 2G Red 22" AUX Fuse Bock to Smart Battery Protect AO-10243
  • 1 x 6G Black 19" DC-DC Ground AO-10246
  • 1 x Accessory Mount Plate for Grenadier Kit
  • Battery Part #BAT512120610-DS Not Included in Kit

TOOL NEEDED

  • T25 Torx Bit
  • T30 Torx Bit
  • T45 Torx Bit
  • T50 Torx Bit
  • 10mm Socket
  • 13mm Socket
  • 17mm Socket
  • 7/8” Socket
  • 1/8” Screwdriver
  • 3/8” Screwdriver
  • #2 Phillips Screwdriver
  • #3 Phillips Screwdriver
  • Flat Fine File

INSTALLATION TIME: 4-5 Hours

Warning: Working on a vehicle’s electrical system requires caution due to the risk of electrical shock, fire, and potential damage to the vehicle’s electronics. Disconnect the battery before working on any electrical components.

Installation Steps

1

Use a T45 Torx bit to remove the door limiting arms of both rear doors.

2

Open the rear doors 180 degrees. Use a rag on the side view mirrors to avoid scratching the doors.

3

Use a T30 Torx bit to remove the five lower rear seat cushion brackets. Completely remove the seat cushion.

4

Remove the rear floor mats and pads. Use a 10mm socket to remove the four front lower seat panel nuts.

5

Use a T25 Torx bit to remove the two driver and passenger side panel screws.

6

Use a T25 Torx bit to remove the center screw of the front lower seat panels.

7

Completely remove the driver side front lower seat panel.

8

Completely remove the passenger side front lower seat panel.

9

Use a 10mm socket to remove the negative battery cable from the engine start battery.

10

Remove the four harness clips from the upper panel.

11

Disconnect the black connectors by pushing on the white tab and pulling connectors apart.

12

Disconnect the white connectors by pushing on the white tab and pulling connectors apart. Completely remove the four panel clips from the harnesses.

13

Use a T50 Torx bit to remove the six upper panel bolts.

14

Remove the passenger side upper panel from the front side of the seat frame.

15

Remove the driver side upper panel from the top side of the seat frame.

16

Install the supplied self-adhesive battery pad as shown.

17

Reconnect the connectors from steps 11 & 12. Use a couple of cable ties and attach them to the large factory harness below that center panel bracket.

18

Locate the factory threaded holes as shown. Use a T50 Torx bit to remove the two front factory bolts.

19

Install the supplied Accessory Mount Plate using the previously removed factory bolts and the two supplied M6 flange bolts. Torque M10 bolts to 20 ft/lbs and the M6 bolts to 5 ft/lbs.

20

Install the Victron Smart BatteryProtect using the two supplied 8-32 screws.

21

Lay out the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness as shown.

NOTE: Refer to the wiring schematic diagram on pages 15 and 16 for specific wiring placement.

22

Connect the black and yellow wires to the Victron Smart BatteryProtect.

23

Locate the factory Buss Bar holder bracket as shown. If vehicle came equipped with 5-pole buss bar skip to step 25.

Note: Use part #G15-1023

24

Use a 10mm socket to install the supplied 5 Pole Buss Bar holder using the three supplied M6 flange nuts. Note: If vehicle did not come supplied with 5 Pole Buss Bar, you wil need part #G15-1023

25

Install the supplied MEGA Fuses in the following sequence: Left to Right – 350A, 60A, 150A, 150A, 40A.

26

Install cable AO-10242 into Buss Bar slot 1 and route as shown. Use a 13mm socket to fully tighten the supplied M8 flange nut.

27

Install cable AO-10240 into Buss Bar slot 2 and route as shown. Use a 13mm socket to fully tighten the supplied M8 flange nut.

28

Install cable AO-10243 into Buss Bar slot 3 and route as shown to the Victron Smart BatteryProtect. Use the supplied red boot and connect cable to the “IN” post. Use a 13mm socket to fully tighten the supplied M8 flange nuts at both the Buss Bar and the Smart BatteryProtect.

29

Pull down on the two yellow side tabs and remove the driver side factory 7 Pole Buss Bar cover.

30

Use a 13mm socket to install cable AO-10239 into slot 4 then route cable towards the auxiliary battery location. Install the fused white cable from the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness to slot 7.

Note: Refer to pg. 34 if vehicle came equipped with factory inverter

31

Use an 11/32” socket and a #2 Phillips screwdriver and the supplied 8-32 hardware to mount the supplied Orion Battery Charger to the supplied Auxiliary Battery Bracket as shown.

Note: The screws must be installed from inside the bracket facing out.

32

Use a 10mm socket to install the Victron battery (not included in kit) with the Auxiliary Battery Bracket assembly onto the pad installed in step 17. Use the two front factory studs and nuts and the factory bolt at the buss bar bracket to bolt down the Auxiliary Battery Bracket Assembly.

33

Use a 3/8” socket to mount the supplied Victron SmartShunt using the two supplied 10-32 nyloc nuts.

34

Install the fused red and blue wires from the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness onto slot 1 of the 5 Pole Buss Bar.

35

Add supplied red boot to the battery end of cable AO-10242. Use a 13mm socket to install cable AO-10242 to the Victron battery post.

35 A/B

Use a 13mm socket install cables AO-10241, AO-10246, and the black ground wire from the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness to the factory chassis ground stud found below the 5 Pole Buss Bar. Route cable AO-10241 to the “System Minus” side of the Victron SmartShunt. Route cable AO-10246 towards the Victron Orion Battery Charger. Use a 17mm socket to fully tighten bolt at the SmartShunt.

36 A/B

Connect the Victron Small BMS to the Victron battery cables. Attach the Victron SmallBMS to the top of the Auxiliary Battery Bracket using the supplied self-adhesive Velcro pad. Wire the Victron SmallBMS to the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness using the Wiring Schematic Diagram instructions. Wire the Smart Shunt to the Auxiliary Battery System Base Harness using the Wiring Schematic.

37

Use a 1/8” and a 3/8” flat head screwdriver to wire the Victron Orion Battery Charger using the Wiring Schematic Diagram instructions. Cut and strip the cables as necessary.

38

Use a 13mm and 17mm socket to install the supplied Buss Bar as shown.

Note: Before installing Buss Bar, Doble Check all wire connection. Reference the Wiring Schematic on page 16.

39

The passenger side front panel will need to be cut to make room for the added components. Mark a line on the inside of panel as shown.

40

Use a bandsaw to cut the panel as marked.

41

Use a file to clean up edges.

42 A/B

Cut a 1 ½” by 4” slot on the outside corner of the panel. This will provide some air for heat dissipation.

43

Measure and mark the system power switch location as shown in photo. Use a 3/4 inch drill bit to drill switch hole. Use a 7/8” socket to install switch.

44

Use cable ties to secure any cables going from the new auxiliary battery to the 7 pole Buss Bar as shown. Inspect any remaining cables and secure as necessary.

45

Install the driver side upper rear panel from the top side of the seat frame.

46

Install the passenger side upper rear panel from the top side of the seat frame.

47

Wire the System Power Switch using the Wiring Schematic Diagram Instructions.

48

Install the passenger side front lower panel using the factory mounting points and hardware.

49

Reconnect the engine start battery negative cable terminal.