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12. STORAGE
Leaving the battery connected to a trickle load or power electronics will cause
the battery to be discharged during storage. Without any load, the battery
will self-discharge by approximately 3% per month while in storage. After
storage, charge the battery to 100% SOC and perform at least one full
discharge and charge cycle before returning the battery to service.
1. Store at 95% SOC or greater.
To store the battery for a period of up to
6 months, the battery must be initially put into storage at 95% SOC
or greater. It must remain disconnected from all loads and power
electronics during the storage period.
2. Switch OFF the battery.
Set the battery to OFF.
3. Check SOC every 6 months.
Recharge the battery to above 95% SOC at
least every 6 months.
4. Proper storage temperature.
Ensure storage is within the temperatures
specified below.
• 1 Month storage temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
• 6 Month storage temperature -10°C to 30°C (-14°F to 86°F)
NOTICE
Leaving the battery connected to a load or power electronics during storage may subject
the battery to a trickle drain, resulting in irreversible damage and invalidate the warranty.
NOTICE
Storage outside of specified temperatures will result in irreversible damage and
invalidate the warranty.
NOTICE
Storing or leaving the battery at 0% SOC will cause irreversible damage and invalidate
the warranty.
NOTICE
Allowing the battery to self-discharge below an open-circuit voltage of 3.0 VPC will
cause irreversible damage and invalidate the warranty.
13. RELATED INFORMATION
Find information about Discover Battery at www.discoverbattery.com
For warranty information, see 885-0031 Discover LITHIUM PRO Warranty Policy.
14. GLOSSARY OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS
DLP
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Discover LITHIUM PRO
LFP
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LiFePO
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Lithium Iron Phosphate
BMS
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Battery Management System
SOC
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State of Charge
DOD
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Depth of Discharge
VPC
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Volts Per Cell
