Battery Type
It is recommended that a top quality
12V leisure battery of a sealed type is
used which is essential to flatten out
current surges. It should be noted that
a leisure battery is designed to deliver
a lesser current over longer periods
which is often referred to as ‘cycling’,
or ‘deep cycling’. Leisure batteries
are constructed differently to starter
batteries to withstand the many cycles of
discharging and recharging. The battery
locker will take up to a 120 amp hour
battery (depending on the manufacturer)
and we would recommend you use a
high quality 110 amp hour minimum.
The maximum size of battery which
can be accommodated is: length:
352mm, depth: 172mm, height: 190mm.
It should be noted that if using a motor
mover the battery should be of an AGM
type and capable of at least a 500 amp
cold crank current. That is the power the
battery can deliver for a given time under
certain conditions and is usually referred
to as its CCA (cold cranking amps). There
are various different methods of measuring
the CCA, but the most popular standard in
the UK is the SAE (Society of Automobile
Engineers) method. Always use the battery
tray and retaining strap when installing a
battery always ensuring fixing across to
two points never around the battery.
For full verification of quality leisure
batteries please refer to the “NCC verified
leisure battery scheme.” www.thencc.org.
uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_
battery_scheme.aspx
CAUTION: Take care not to expose the
battery to sparks or naked flames, as
explosive gases may be present.
NOTE: As with mains supply, switch
off all appliances and lights before
disconnecting the battery.
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Switch off ALL appliances and lamps
before connecting or disconnecting
the auxiliary battery.
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Warning
Never leave a leisure battery in a
discharged (flat) condition as this will
cause the battery plates to ‘Sulphate’
rendering the battery useless and
also invalidate any warranty.
Lead-acid batteries must be left in
fully charged condition, when left
idle for long periods a top-up charge
must be performed periodically.
These rules apply to all types of
lead-acid batteries.
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