# Installing Batteries
STEPACTION
1

Locate the battery platform on the top of the aircraft.

The handle (Fig. 1), has three functions:

  1. Carry/lifting handle for the aircraft
  2. GPS antenna: a dual GPS system is used, with an antenna on both ends of the handle.
  3. Clamp the batteries in place.
2Place the batteries in the rubber alignment pads on the battery platform
{% hint style="warning" %} IMPORTANT! Battery Placement: * Ensure the batteries are **oriented so that their cables are towards the rear of the aircraft** (*as shown below*). * Ensure the batteries are seated firmly between the side, front, and rear mounts. {% endhint %}

Figure 1: IF1200A Battery Placement (Top of aircraft)

3

Grasp the handle, pull it out and up so that it’s above the batteries

(Fig. 2)

4The batteries and handle, are now in position (Fig. 3)

Figure 2: Lift and Secure Handle over batteries

Figure 3: Handle placed over batteries, locate handle latches and hooks alongside battery platform on top of IF1200A aircraft

5

Locate the Latches on both sides of the base of the battery platform (Fig. 4 below).

Lift them up, then secure them to the Latch Hooks on the base of the handle (Fig. 5 below).

Figure 4: Battery security via handle latch hooks

Figure 5: Final view of what the latch hooks will look like in the secure position, locking the handle sown over the two batteries on top of the IF11200A aircraft

7Plug the battery cables into the battery connectors on the aircraft (see below).
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