Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance
1.All new lead-acid batteries should be fully charged before use.
2.Depending on the type of battery, several (25-100) cycles are required before reaching full capacity. In the meantime, capacity will be limited.
3.The cables of the battery shall be kept intact and the connectors shall be tight at all times. Always use insulating tools to avoid short circuit of battery terminals. It is recommended that you check regularly.
4.The exhaust cap should be properly installed and tightened during vehicle operation and battery charging.
5.The battery should always be kept clean and free from dust and soil corrosion.
The battery should always be watered after charging, unless the plate is exposed before charging. If exposed, the plate should be covered with approximately 1 / 8 inch of electrolyte (add distilled water only). Check the electrolyte level after charging. The electrolyte level should be maintained at 1 / 4 below the bottom of the battery cover filling hole.
6.In order to obtain the best battery life, the battery discharge should not be less than 80% of its rated capacity. The correct size of the battery will help to avoid excessive discharge.
7.The battery charger shall be matched to fully charge within eight hours. Poor and mismatched charger will damage the battery or seriously reduce its performance.
8.Avoid charging at temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit or at higher ambient temperatures. Deep cycle batteries need regular equalization charging. Equalization charging refers to extended low current charging performed after a normal charging cycle. This extra charging method helps to keep all batteries in balance. Regular batteries should be balanced once a month. The manual timing charger should extend the charging time by about 3 hours. After charging, the automatic charger should be disconnected and reconnected.
9.In the case of series connection, parallel connection or series / parallel connection of multiple batteries, the size, life and service level of the replacement battery shall be the same as that of the matching battery. Do not put a new battery into a battery pack with 50 or more cycles. It is suggested that all batteries should be replaced with new ones or used ones.
10.Regular battery testing is an important preventive maintenance procedure. The hydrometer reading for each battery (fully charged) indicates balance and true level of charge. Imbalance may mean the need for equalization; it is usually a sign of improper charging or battery failure. The voltage check (open circuit, charging and discharging) may find that the battery is not good or the battery is not fully charged. When other methods fail, the load test will find that the battery is broken. Insufficient battery power will lead to premature failure of supporting batteries.
11.Always use the matching charger and battery pack system. Mismatched chargers can cause potential problems.
12.With the aging of the battery, its maintenance requirements will also change. This means longer charging time and / or higher completion rate (higher current intensity at the end of charging). Usually, older batteries need to be watered more frequently And their capacity will drop.
13.Lead acid batteries should be fully charged as soon as possible. Avoid continuous operation of the battery in a partially charged state. This will shorten their life span and reduce their abilities.
14.Extreme temperature will seriously affect the battery performance and charging. Cold reduces battery capacity and delays charging. Heat will increase water consumption and may cause overcharge. High temperature can lead to "thermal runaway", leading to explosion or fire. If extreme temperatures are an unavoidable part of the application, consult a battery / charger specialist to resolve the problem.
15.Inactivity can be extremely harmful to all lead-acid batteries. If there are seasons that are not expected to be used, we recommend the following measures:
Please fully charge the battery before storage.
Disconnect all electrical connections to the battery, including the series / parallel connectors.
Store the battery in a cool place as possible. However, do not store the battery below 32 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. The lower the temperature, the lower the self discharge.
When not in use, strengthen once every two months.
Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance
2020 12/28