TM 10-3930-669-20 7-48.  BATTERY CABLE SERVICE (CONT). c. Installation. WARNING • When connecting battery cables to battery, always connect positive terminal before  connecting  negative  terminal.    Failure  to  due  so  could  cause  an electrical arc and serious injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful.  Always wear safety goggles and  rubber  gloves,  and  do  not  smoke  when  performing  maintenance  on batteries.  Injury will result if acid contacts skin or eyes.  Wear rubber apron to prevent clothing being damaged. • Remove   all   jewelry   such   as   rings,   dog   tags,   bracelets,   etc.      If   jewelry contacts  battery  terminal,  a  direct  short  may  result  in  instant  heating  of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel. • Corrosion inhibitor contains alkali.  Do not get in eyes; wear goggles/safety glasses   when   using.      Avoid   contact   with   skin.      In   case   of   contact, immediately  wash  area  with  soap  and  water.    If  eyes  are  contacted,  flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. (1) Coat    positive    battery    terminal    (15) with corrosion preventive compound. (2) Install  positive  cable  (14)  on  positive battery  terminal  (15)  and  tighten  nut (13).    Cover  positive  battery  terminal (15)   with   red   rubber   terminal   cover (12). (3) Coat    positive    battery    terminal    (11) with corrosion preventive compound. (4) Install   positive   side   of   cable   (7)   on positive    battery    terminal    (11)    and tighten    nut    (10).        Cover    positive battery  terminal  (11)  with  red  rubber terminal cover (9). 7-114