IEC 60095-2:2009

IEC 60095-2 ®
Edition 4.0 2009-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lead-acid starter batteries –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

Batteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb –
Partie 2: Dimensions des batteries et dimensions et marquage des bornes

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IEC 60095-2 ®
Edition 4.0 2009-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lead-acid starter batteries –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

Batteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb –
Partie 2: Dimensions des batteries et dimensions et marquage des bornes

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
X
CODE PRIX
ICS 29.220.20; 43.040.10 ISBN 978-2-88910-055-2
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 General .6
4.1 Marking .6
4.1.1 Safety labelling.6
4.1.2 Marking of the polarity .7
4.2 Marking of plastic material for recycling.7
4.2.1 Recycling of lead .7
4.2.2 Recycling of plastic material .7
4.3 Dimensions and design .8
5 Recommended types .8
5.1 Recommended types used in Europe (EU) .8
5.1.1 General .8
5.1.2 Recommended types LN and LBN .8
5.2 Recommended types used in North America (AM) .21
5.2.1 General .21
5.2.2 Terminals and terminal configuration .21
5.2.3 Standard fastening on the bottom .22
5.2.4 Main dimensions of the battery series AM.24
5.3 Recommended types used in East Asia (AS) .28
5.3.1 General .28
5.3.2 Terminals and terminal configuration .28
5.3.3 Main dimensions of the battery series AS .29
6 Other battery types.30
6.1 Other battery types used in Europe (EU) .30
6.1.1 General .30
6.1.2 Battery series .30
6.1.3 Handles, if any .31
6.1.4 Standard fastening .31
6.1.5 Dimensions of batteries .31
6.1.6 Terminals .32
6.1.7 Handling of starter batteries by robot-equipment .33
Bibliography.41

Figure 1 – Marking of polarity .
Figure 2 – Example of marking of material .8
Figure 3 – Main dimensions of batteries and arrangement of standard fastening
system, the top clamping area "M", the terminals, recessed holes "K" and the
integrated handles (if any) .12
Figure 4 – Main dimensions of batteries and arrangement of standard fastening system.13
Figure 5 – Main dimensions of batteries and arrangement of standard fastening system.14
Figure 6 – Details of ledges .16
Figure 7 – Dimensions of positive and negative terminal “P” .17

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Figure 8 – Degassing outlet (detail “E”).17
Figure 9 – Recessed holes for terminal protection cover (detail “K”) .18
Figure 10 – Plugs “V” and position of sensor holes “S”.18
Figure 11 – Dimensions and positions of grips .20
Figure 12 – Terminal post dimensions in mm (1:9 taper ref.).21
Figure 13 – Side terminal groove description .21
Figure 14 – Side terminal groove dimensions in mm and (in) .22
Figure 15 – Design for batteries with ledges on long sides for hold-down-devices in
mm and (in) .23
Figure 16 – Design for batteries with recesses in long sides for hold-down-devises in
mm and (in) .23
Figure 17 – Group size 26R, 85 .25
Figure 18 – Group size 27, 34, 86.25
Figure 19 – Group size 36R .26
Figure 20 – Group size 59, 65.26
Figure 21 – Group size 75.27
Figure 22 – Group size 78,100.27
Figure 23 – Tapered terminals T and T .28
1 2
Figure 24 – Main dimensions of battery series AS.29
Figure 25 – Main dimensions of batteries and arrangement of the standard fastening
system (ledges, notches) and of the terminals .34
Figure 26 – Supplementary dimensions of batteries with permissible alternative
fastening, arrangement of ledges, notches and terminals.36
Figure 27 – Details of ledges and notches .37
Figure 28 – Dimensions of positive and negative terminal “P” .38
Figure 29 – Position and dimensions of robotic grips .39
Figure 30 – Robotic grips, detail “X”.39

Table 1 – Position of sensor holes of Figure 10 .11
Table 2 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LN with standard fastenings
with 5 notches at length side and 3 notches at width side (see Figures 4 and 5) .15
Table 3 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LBN with standard fastenings
with 5 notches at length side and 3 notches at width side (see Figures 4 and 5) .15
Table 4 – Dimensions of grips in accordance with Figure 11a and 11b.20
Table 5 – Battery series AM.24
Table 6 – Dimensions and classification of terminals .28
Table 7 – Dimensions of series AS .30
Table 8 – Main dimensions of batteries with standard fastening (see Figure 25) .35
Table 9 – Supplementary dimension additional to Table 8 (dimension l see Figure 26
of batteries with permissible additive fastening by ledges on the short side of the
container .37
Table 10 – Dimension of grips in accordance with Figure 29a and 29b .40

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LEAD-ACID STARTER BATTERIES –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and
dimensions and marking of terminals

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60095-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC 60095-2 published in 1984
and its Amendment 1 (1991) and 2 (1993). It constitutes a technical revision.
The main changes consist in a complete update of the dimensions of starter batteries for light
vehicles which better reflects the current products in Europe, North America and East Asia.
More details are given especially regarding shapes and dimensions of lids, handles, locations
of terminals.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
21/699/FDIS 21/702/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60095 series, published under the general title Lead-acid starter
batteries, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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LEAD-ACID STARTER BATTERIES –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and
dimensions and marking of terminals

1 Scope
This part of IEC 60095 is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and
ignition of passenger cars and light vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
All batteries in accordance with this standard can be fastened to the vehicle either by means
of the ledges around the container or by means of a hold-down device engaging with the lid.
This standard covers battery sizes of the geographical regions Europe, East Asia and North
America.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-482, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Part 482: Primary and secondary
cells and batteries
IEC 60095-1, Lead-acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test
IEC 60417-DB:2002 , Graphical symbols for use on equipment
ISO 1043-1, Plastics – Symbols and abbreviated terms – Part 1: Basic polymers and their
special characteristics
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-482 apply.
4 General
The following specifications are common to all starter batteries, not only for the batteries of
this standard.
4.1 Marking
4.1.1 Safety labelling
The batteries shall be marked in accordance with IEC 60095-1.
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4.1.2 Marking of the polarity
The batteries shall carry the marking of polarity, at least of the positive terminal.
4.1.2.1 Marking of positive polarity
The marking of positive polarity shall take the form of the symbol “+” either on the upper
surface of the positive terminal or on the lid adjacent to the positive terminal.
4.1.2.2 Marking of negative polarity
If the negative polarity is also marked, the marking shall take the form of the symbol “- “ either
on the upper surface of the negative terminal or on the lid adjacent to the negative terminal.
4.1.2.3 Design and dimensions of marking of polarity
The symbols used for marking the terminals shall be in accordance with the symbol
IEC 60417-5005 (DB: 2002-10) for the positive polarity and symbol IEC 60417-5006 (DB:
2002-10) for the negative polarity.
The polarity symbols may be either indented or embossed by (0,4 ± 0,1) mm. Suggested
dimensions are shown in Figure 1.
10 10
2 2
IEC  221/08
Figure 1 – Marking of polarity
NOTE As an alternative, the wordings “POS” and “NEG” are permitted for the North American market only.
4.2 Marking of plastic material for recycling
4.2.1 Recycling of lead
Various marking schemes exist around the world in line with local regulations, therefore the
marking of recycling of lead must be in accordance with this local regulations of the market.
4.2.2 Recycling of plastic material
Batteries are universally marked to identify the plastic material. Various marking schemes
exist around the world in line with local regulations. However, all schemes identify the plastic
material by embossing or indenting it into the battery housing.
The marking of material content shall be in accordance with ISO 1043-1. For the
polypropylene/polyethylene copolymer, the marking is either > PP < or > PP/PE <.
The following additions are permissible (see Figure 2):
• the recycling symbol (ISO 7000-1135);
• the material code 7 or 07, and
• the addition of "other" to cover additives to the polypropylene.

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OTHER
>PP/PE
IEC  2079/09
Figure 2 – Example of marking of material
NOTE Producers are encouraged to consult the regulations of the target market.
4.3 Dimensions and design
All dimensions are in millimetres.
Details of the design that are not indicated in the generic drawings have to be chosen
appropriately.
The designs illustrated in this standard, especially those of the lid, handles, ribs, ledges, vent
caps and their locations are not mandatory.
5 Recommended types
5.1 Recommended types used in Europe (EU)
5.1.1 General
The object of this clause is to update the previous edition of this standard and to introduce an
updated version of LS and LBS models. Those updated versions LN and LBN are so designed
that they may replace the earlier models LS and LBS. Therefore for new developments only
the recommended series LN and LBN shall be used.
This clause specifies:
• the main dimensions of starter batteries of the two preferred series LN and LBN;
• the location of the positive and negative terminals with respect to the fastening system;
• the dimensions of tapered terminals of starter batteries;
• the main dimensions and design of the “Semi Lid” (SL);
• the top clamping area (M) for fastening on the upper part.
5.1.2 Recommended types LN and LBN
5.1.2.1 General
Starter batteries in accordance with this subclause are marked with LN and LBN (N = new).
Both battery series have the same width (L = large) but different height:

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LN = standard height (H = 190 mm)
LBN = low height (H = 175 mm)
Of the two series, the model LN (large, standard height, new) shall be considered as the most
preferred series.
5.1.2.2 Main dimensions of batteries
The main dimensions of the batteries are represented by symbols as indicated on the
drawings. These schematic drawings do not represent any design details of the top of the
battery.
The dimensions corresponding to the symbols below shall be in accordance with Figure 3,
Figure 4, Figure 5, Table 2 and Table 3.
Symbols used: a = overall length at the battery base with ledges
a = length at the battery base without ledges
a = length at battery lid
H = overall height including lid, plugs and terminals

h = height of the upper surface M, supporting the hold-down device

a = distance of the inside notches
a = distance between terminal and the edges of the lid at the short side
(Figures 4 and 5)
a = distance of the robotic-grips-segments

(see Figure 11 and Table 4)
5.1.2.3 Handles
5.1.2.3.1 General
Batteries with a weight of less than or equal to 20 kg can be designed with or without handles.
Batteries with a weight of more than 20 kg shall have handles.
5.1.2.3.2 Handles, if any
If the batteries have handles, the handles shall be integrated in the lid (see Figure 3).
NOTE The handle design shown in all the pages of this standard is for information only. It is left to the battery
manufacturer to propose a design in accordance with this standard with respect to overall dimensions.
5.1.2.4 Standard fastening on the bottom
5.1.2.4.1 General
All batteries in accordance with this clause shall have ledges for fastening over the length of
all sides as an integral part of the battery container and allowing the battery to be fixed by
means of the bottom of the container.
5.1.2.4.2 Design of ledges
The profile of the ledges shall be in accordance with Figure 6. The length of the ledges on the
back side shall be reduced (see Figure 3); 20 mm from both sides compared the one on the
front side.
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5.1.2.4.3 Notches
The hold-down clamps of the support shall match with the ledges and the notches to provide
secure fastening in either direction.
To allow a symmetrical rotation for fastening, the opposite ledges contain an equal number of
notches, and, to secure correct positioning of the battery on the support, the ledges shall
have 5 notches on the long sides and 3 notches on the short sides.
5.1.2.4.4 Arrangement and dimensions of ledges and notches
The shape and dimensions of ledges and notches shall be in accordance with Figure 3,
Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6 (details "X", "Y" and "Z").
5.1.2.5 General information concerning permissible alternative fastening
5.1.2.5.1 General
Starter batteries in accordance with this part may be fixed to the vehicles either:
• by a bottom hold-down device at the long side,
• by a bottom hold-down device at the short side or
• by means of a hold-down device engaging with the upper part of the battery (for
example, a metal frame), connected to the top clamping area M (see 5.1.2.5.3).
In either case, such batteries shall have on the long sides top clamping areas “M”.
5.1.2.5.2 Fastening by ledges at the short side
For fastening at the short sides only batteries of this standard series are recommended to be
used because of reduced tolerances in the length. The shape and dimensions of the ledges
and notches shall correspond to Figure 6.
The hold-down clamps of support shall match with the ledges and notches to provide secure
fastening in both direction and height.
5.1.2.5.3 Fastening by upper part of the battery
Batteries for fastening by the upper part (top clamping area M) shall be designed so that the
lid provides appropriate support for the hold-down device, for instance a metal frame.
5.1.2.6 Dimensions and position of terminals
The position of positive and negative terminals “P” (see Figure 4 or 5) with respect to the
shortened ledge shall be in accordance with Figure 3.
5.1.2.7 Dimensions of battery terminals (P)
5.1.2.7.1 Dimensions of the positive terminal
The tapered positive terminal shall be in accordance with Figure 7a.
5.1.2.7.2 Dimensions of the negative terminal
The tapered negative terminal shall be in accordance with Figure 7b.

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5.1.2.8 Marking of polarity and dimensions of corresponding symbols
Batteries in accordance with this part shall be marked twice in the area of the terminals as
indicated (Figure 3 or 10), when applied on the lid (see 4.1.2).
The symbol of the polarity shall be in accordance with 4.1.2.
5.1.2.9 Special features of lid
The properties of the battery lid are as follows.
5.1.2.9.1 Semi monobloc lid
This describes a monobloc lid which includes the terminals and the vent plugs so that they are
not higher than the lid surface. The special feature of the Semi monobloc lid is the top
clamping area “M” (Figures 3 to 5).
5.1.2.9.2 Spray water proof
That means a flat surface and water sealed maintenance openings, if any.
5.1.2.9.3 Central degassing
That means a central degassing system and gas outlets “E” on one or both front ends, vertical
to the surface of the short side of the battery (Figure 8).
5.1.2.9.4 Recessed holes
That means recessed holes “K” for optional terminal protection on both sides (Figure 9).
5.1.2.9.5 Reversible vent plugs
That means, if reversible vent plugs “V” are present, they are relevant to safety of the
degassing systems (Figure 10).
5.1.2.9.6 Information for tooling the lid
For further developments of lid tooling, provision should be made to enable sensor-holes “S”
of 28 mm maximal diameter (Figure 10) to be included.
Position of alternatives is demonstrated in Figure 10 in conjunction with the dimensions of
Table 1. Details will be given by the battery makers.
Table 1 – Position of sensor holes of Figure 10
Lid size
A ± 2 B ± 2
LN 0 / LNB 0 13 40
LN 1 / LBN 1 18 48
LN 2 / LBN 2 19 57
LN 3 / LBN 3 27 65
LN 4 / LBN 4 27 74
LN 5 / LBN 5 28 84
LN 6 / LNB 6 31 94
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5.1.2.10 Welded lid
The welded lid shall exceed the container walls equal or more than 2,5 mm along all sides.
5.1.2.11 Handling of starter batteries by robot-equipment
5.1.2.11.1 General
Starter batteries are increasingly being installed by car manufacturers into vehicle bodies by
robot units. This practice requires appropriate means for the exact positioning of robot arms
on the battery container.
The object of this subclause is to specify the position and dimensions of grips on battery
containers according to the series LN and LBN for handling by robot assembly equipment.
Such ledges may optionally be requested by agreement between the car manufacturer and
the battery manufacturer.
5.1.2.11.2 Position and dimensions of robotic grips
If robot grips are requested, they shall conform to the dimensions and positions shown in
Figures 11a, 11b and 11c:
• Figure 11a shall correspond to series LN.
• Figures 11a and 11b are alternative, both corresponding to series LBN.
The robot grips shall be integral parts of the battery container.
It is emphasised that, according to the detail drawing U (see Figure 11c), the robot grips shall
not exceed dimensions of the battery lid.
In all cases, they should confirm to the dimensions given in this standard.

20 ± 1
M
R3
K
M
≤5
7 ± 1,5
a
65,5 ± 0,5
IEC  2080/09
Figure 3 – Main dimensions of batteries and arrangement of standard fastening system,
the top clamping area "M", the terminals, recessed holes "K" and the integrated
handles (if any)
–2
+2
42 ± 2
–1
+0,2
22,5
40 ± 0,2
–1
+2
+2
Free areas for fasteneing
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–2
a
a
5 15,2 ± 2 15,2 ± 2
P
M
E
M
R1
U
+0,3 on each side
Ribs acceptable
+1
15 ± 5 3,5 15 ± 5
+1
167 ± 2
Interruption acceptable
Both versions acceptable
Z X
X Y
a
+1,5
0 100 6,5
–1
–1
a –5
a  0
–2
IEC  2081/09
E = degassing outlet (see detail “E” in Figure 8)

M = top clamping area (see detail “M” in Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5)

P = positive and negative terminal (see Figure 7)

U = robotic grips (see detail “U” in Figure 11c)

X = notches on ledges (see detail “X” in Figure 6a)

Y = ledges (see detail “Y” in Figure 6b)

Z = ledges (see detail “Z” in Figure 6c)

NOTE 1 The datum “A” shows that container and lid has to be positioned by process of welding with the given
tolerance in accordance with ISO 1101.
NOTE 2 Holes for fixation of adapters in the notches of the ledges along all sides are permissible.
NOTE 3 The space between the measurements a and a must be kept clear by the car maker from assembly
1 2
parts because of wall expansion of the battery.
Figure 4 – Main dimensions of batteries and
arrangement of standard fastening system

1 min.
36 ± 0,5
H
h
+0,2
13,5
–0,5
–1
30 ± 1 for flooded batteries
29-135 for VRLA batteries
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a
–2
a
15,2 ± 2 15,2 ± 2
P
M
E
M
R1
U
+0,3 on
Ribs acceptable
+1
+1 each side
15 ± 5
15 ± 5
Both versions acceptable 167 ± 2
Interruption acceptable
X
Y
a X Z
+1,5
6,5
–1
–1
–5
a
–2
a
IEC  2082/09
E = degassing outlet (see detail “E” in Figure 8)

M = top clamping area (see detail “M” in Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5)

P = positive and negative terminal (see Figure 7)

U = robotic grips (see detail “U” in Figure 11c)

X = notches on ledges (see detail “X” in Figure 6a)

Y = ledges (see detail “Y” in Figure 6b)

Z = ledges (see detail “Z” in Figure 6c)

NOTE 1 The datum “A” shows that container and lid has to be positioned by process of welding with the given
tolerance in accordance with ISO 1101.
NOTE 2 Holes for fixation of adapters in the notches of the ledges along all sides are permissible.
NOTE 3 The space between the measurements a and a must be kept clear by the car maker from assembly
1 2
parts because of wall expansion of the battery.
Figure 5 – Main dimensions of batteries and
arrangement of standard fastening system

1 min.
36 ± 0,5
H
h
+0,2
13,5
–0,5
–1
30 ± 1 for flooded batteries
29-135 for VRLA batteries
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Table 2 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LN with standard fastenings
with 5 notches at length side and 3 notches at width side (see Figures 4 and 5)

Type a a a a a H h
1 2 3 4 5
+0/-2 +0/-3 +0/-1 +0/-3 +0/-4
± 1 ± 2
LN 0 175 161 175 40 19
LN 1 207 193 207 40 24
LN 2 242 228 242 40 26
LN 3 278 264 277 40 29 190 168
LN 4 315 301 314 40 31
LN 5 353 339 352 60 27
LN 6 394 379 393 60 30
Table 3 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LBN with standard fastenings
with 5 notches at length side and 3 notches at width side (see Figures 4 and 5)
a a a a a H h
1 2 3 4 5
Type
+0/-2 +0/-3 +0/-1 +0/-3 +0/-4
± 1 ± 2
LBN 0 175 161 175 40 19
LBN 1
207 193 207 40 24
LBN 2
242 228 242 40 26
175 153
LBN 3 278 264 277 40 29
LBN 4
315 301 314 40 31
LBN 5
353 339 352 60 27
LBN 6 394 379 393 60 30
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R3
R4,5
R3
R4,5
IEC  2083/09
Figure 6a – Detail “X” – Notch, with dimensions for all series
NOTE Holes for fixation of adapters in the hold down notches along all sides are permissible.
R1,5
33,5° ± 1°
R1
5° ± 1°
R1
R1,5
6,5 min.
IEC  2084/09
Figure 6b – Detail “Y” – Ledges, with dimensions on the short sides

R1,5
33,5° ± 1°
R1
5° ± 1°
R1
R1,5
+1
–0,5
IEC  2085/09
Figure 6c – Detail “Z” – Ledges, with dimensions on the long sides
Figure 6 – Details of ledges
9 ± 0,5
9 ± 0,5
10,5 ± 0,2
10,5 ± 0,2
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Convex or concave design
+1
permitted within height dimension of 18
−2
Edge with radius
R ≤2,5 R ≤2,5
∅17,9
∅19,5
−0,3 −0,3
∅28 ± 1 ∅28 ± 1
IEC  2086/09 IEC  2087/09
Figure 7a – Positive terminal Figure 7b – Negative terminal
Figure 7 – Dimensions of positive and negative terminal “P”

8-35
∅5,9
–0,2
IEC  2088/09
NOTE 1 Minimum depth of insertion of 10 mm in the degassing outlet has to be provided.
NOTE 2 Attachments with connecting piece have to be gastight.
Figure 8 – Degassing outlet (detail “E”)
(1:9) ± 0,01
+0,5
3,5
18 ± 1
−1
(1:9) ± 0,01
+0,5
3,5
18 ± 1
−1
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+1
∅5,8 A
–0,5
+0,1
∅5
+0,1
∅5
2 ± 0,5
2 ± 0,5
Optional
+0,1 +0,1
∅4,9 ∅4,9
0  0
A-A
A
IEC  2089/09
Figure 9 – Recessed holes for terminal protection cover (detail “K”)

B
S
V
∅28 max.
T
A
IEC  2090/09
Figure 10 – Plugs “V” and position of sensor holes “S”
(36-53)
(36-53)
14 min.
(0-15)
60095-2 © IEC:2009 – 19 –
3 ± 0,5
+1 +1
+1 W U
25 25
0 15  0
15 ± 5
15 ± 5  0
a
Both versions acceptable
Interruption acceptable
W
W
3 ± 0,5
3 ± 0,5
6,1
IEC  2091/09
NOTE In Figure 11a, the number of grips is 4 on each long side.
Figure 11a – Dimensions and positions of grips for series LN or LBN
+1
+1 3 ± 0,5
W
U
25 25
0  0
15 ± 5 15 ± 5
Interruption acceptable
IEC  2092/09
NOTE The long sides in Figure 11b may have 2 or 4 grips respectively (4 grips like Figure 11a).
Figure 11b – Dimensions and positions of grips for series LBN
+1
+1,5
0 3
+1,5
+1,5
–1
0 +1,5
–1  0
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A-A
Wall reinforcement in this area acceptable
A
+1
R0,5 max.
R1
A
0 min.
+0,2
1,5
IEC  2093/09
–1
IEC  2094/09
Figure 11c – Detail “U”, grips Figure 11d – Detail “W”, grips on short sides,
on long sides (see Figures 4, design optional (see Figures 11a, 11b)
5, 11a, 11b)
Figure 11 – Dimensions and positions of grips
Table 4 – Dimensions of grips in accordance with Figure 11a and 11b
Type a ± 2 Figure
LN 0 79
LN 1 95
LN 2 113
LN 3 130 11a
LN 4 150
LN 5 168
LN 6 187
a
LBN 1 (95)
a
LBN 2 (113)
a
LNB 3 (130)
11b
a
LBN 4 (150)
a
LBN 5 (168)
a
LBN 6 (187)
a
Measurements applies to the version with 4 grips only (Figure 11a).
–1
2 ± 1
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5.2 Recommended types used in North America (AM)
5.2.1 General
This subclause applies to types of lead acid starter batteries for passenger cars and light
vehicles widely and predominantly used in North America. In the following, the series is
designated “AM”.
The series AM comprises 11 types of batteries. All of these are designed to be fastened to the
vehicle by means of ledges on the long sides of the battery container which are, however,
different from those specified in the European parts.
5.2.2 Terminals and terminal configuration
5.2.2.1 Tapered terminals
Nine types of this AM series have tapered terminals according to Figure 12.

∅17,50 ± 0,20 (+)
R perm.
∅15,90 ± 0,20 (−)
∅19,10 ± 0,20 (+)
∅17,50 ± 0,20 (−)
IEC  2095/09
Figure 12 – Terminal post dimensions in mm (1:9 taper ref.)
5.2.2.2 Side terminals
Two types of this series AM have side terminals in accordance with Figures 13 and 14.
+ (left) – (right)
3/8 - 16 UNC-2B 3/8 - 16 UNC-2B
Thread Thread
Hole depth 7,9 (0,31) min.
IEC  2096/09
Figure 13 – Side terminal groove description
1,52 ± 0,10
15,90 ± 0,10
18,60 ± 1,40
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1,5-2,5 (0,060-0,100)
0,3-1,0 (0,010-0,040)
R 0,8 (0,03)
0°-16°
14°-16°
∅19,58
R
∅27,7-∅30,2
∅21,37-∅23,43
(∅0,770)
(∅1,09-∅1,19)
(∅0,840-∅0,915)
min.
11,4 (0,45) max. 17,3 (6,82) max.
View of terminal grooves
IEC  2097/09
Figure 14 – Side terminal groove dimensions in mm and (in)
5.2.2.3 Terminal configuration
The terminal configuration are shown in Figures 17 up to 22. Dimensions are given in Table 3.
5.2.3 Standard fastening on the bottom
5.2.3.1 General
All batteries of this series AM shall have ledges or recesses for fastening over the length or
over the front as an integral part of the battery container and allowing the battery to be fixed
by means of the bottom of the container.
5.2.3.2 Design of ledges
The profile of the ledges shall be in accordance with the following Figures 15 and 16.

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63,5 (2,500) 63,5 (2,500)
33,5°
(2 places)
15° (4 places)
13,7/13,3 (0,539/0,524)
140,5/139,5 (5,710/5,492)
13,7/13,3 (0,539/0,524)
153,5/152,5 (6,043/6,004)
IEC  2098/09
Figure 15 – Design for batteries with ledges on long sides
for hold-down-devices in mm and (in)
5.2.3.3 Design of recesses
The profile of the recesses shall be in accordance with the following Figure 16.
4,70-4,95
(0,185-0,195)
61° REF.
R5,1 (0,20)
22,4 (0,88)
11,68 ± 0,76
(0,460 ± 0,030)
3,0 (0,12) 16,69 (0,657) REF.
1,27 (0,050) gage
25° ± 0,5°
+1,5 +0,06
168 (6,6 )
–0,8 –0,03
2,20 (4,72) min. flat
IEC  2099/09
Figure 16 – Design for batteries with recesses in long sides
for hold-down-devises in mm and (in)

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5.2.4 Main dimensions of the battery series AM
The main dimensions are represented by symbols as indicated in the Figures 18 up to 22. The
dimensions corresponding to the symbols shall be in accordance with Table 5.
l = length of lid
b = width of battery
h = height to terminal
h = height to lid
Table 5 – Battery series AM
Length Width Height Terminal Hold-down
Group
size l b h h
Figure Figure
Max
+0 +0 +0
26R 197 12 16
208- 174 175
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
27 225 12 16
306- 173 203
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
34 200 12 16
260 173 178
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
36R 206 12 15
260 173 184
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
59 196 12 15
255 193 174
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
65 192 12 15
306 192 170
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0
75 186 186 max 13 + 14 15
230 180
−4 −4
+0 +0
78 186 186 max 13 + 14 15
260 180
−4 −4
+0 +0 +0
85 203 12 16
230 173 181
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
86 203 12 16
230 173 181
−4 −4 −4
+0 +0 +0
100 170 12 15
260 179 148
−4 −4 −4
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l
h
h
b
IEC  2100/09
Figure 17 – Group size 26R,
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