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Battle Born Batteries 

BB

GC3

 

Manual 

Please read this manual prior to installation and use. 

Thank you for investing in a Battle Born Batteries 

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ystem and welcome to the Battle Born Batteries family. This manual 

provides important information on how to install, operate, and care for your Battle Born Batteries. If you have 

purchased with us before, you will find this manual useful as a reference tool. If this is your first purchase with Battle 

Born Batteries, this manual can serve as an educational tool on how to properly use and care for your investment. 

If you have a heat

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enabled model, please refer to the additional Heat

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Enable Instruction manual prior to use and 

installation. 

Table of Contents

 

What is in the Box? .................................................................................................................................................

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What Do I Need for Installation? ...................................................................................................................................... 3 

Connecting Load Specified Cables to the Batteries ........................................................................................................... 3 

Connecting the Batteries in 

Series...

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5

 

How to Properly Charge the Batteries .............................................................................................................................. 5 

How to Properly Size Cables for a System Install............................................................................................................... 6 
How to Incorporate Fuses Into System Install (QR for Blog) .............................................................................................. 7 
How to Properly Store Batteries (QR for Blog) .................................................................................................................. 7 
How to Maintenance the Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 7 

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Return Policy.................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Shipping ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 

How to Properly Recycle and Dispose of the Batteries.......

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QR Codes 

will appear throughout the manual linking to FAQ videos that may be useful. 

To use the QR code, open a QR reader or the camera on your smartphone. Hold your device over the QR code so that the 

code is clearly visible within the device’s screen. Your phone will automatically scan the code and pull in the corresponding 

weblink. 

Connecting the Batteries in Parallel .................................................................................................................................. 4 

How Does the BMS Protect the Batteries............

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Mounting Options ..................................................

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Caution: Risk of Fire and Burns. Do Not Open, Crush, 

Heat Above 150

ºF, or Incinerate. Follow 

Manufacturer's Instructions. 

Attention, Risque d’incendie et de brulures. Veuillez ne pas ouvrir, percer, 

ou exposez à une chaleur égal ou supérieur à 66º C. Ne pas mettre dans 

le feu. Veuillez suivre les instructions du fabricant.

Summary of Contents for Battle Born Batteries BBGC3

Page 1: ...Dragonfly Energy Battle Born Batteries Model BBGC3 270Ah 12V Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Battery Manual and Installation Guide Dragonfly Energy Corp Phone 855 292 2831 Email info battlebornbatteries com ...

Page 2: ...he Batteries 5 How to Properly Size Cables for a System Install 6 How to Incorporate Fuses Into System Install QR for Blog 7 How to Properly Store Batteries QR for Blog 7 How to Maintenance the Batteries 7 Warranty 7 Return Policy 8 Refund Policy 8 Shipping 8 How to Properly Recycle and Dispose of the Batteries 7 QR Codes will appear throughout the manual linking to FAQ videos that may be useful T...

Page 3: ...ed to purchase the GC3 Mounting Bracket kit at battlebornbatteries com shop See the GC3 Metal Bracket Mounting QR code above Connecting Load Specified Cables to the Batteries 1 Identify the positive and negative terminals These are labeled and color coded red for positive black for negative 2 Determine which finishing hardware set you will use Verify that your bolt can fully seat into the nylok in...

Page 4: ...positive black for negative 2 Determine the appropriate finishing hardware set you will use Verify that your bolt can fully seat into the nylok insert of the nut If multiple lugs are used longer bolts may be required for the bolt to fully seat into the nylok insert of the nut 3 Make the proper cable connections to the positive terminal of the first battery Please reference Fig 1 for the proper ord...

Page 5: ...minals DO NOT finger tighten Use a torque wrench to torque your hardware to the specification of 9 to 11 ft lbs Failure to adequately secure connections can result in severe damage and will void your warranty 6 Connect the other end of your cable to the positive terminal of the other battery you are connecting to Repeat step 4 7 Repeat steps 3 6 for additional batteries but DO NOT exceed 48V An ex...

Page 6: ... BMS will not allow a charging current under 25 F 3 9 C but will continue to discharge down to 4 F 20 C NOTE The BBGC3 has an operating temperature range of 4 F 20 C to 135 F 57 2 C High Current Discharge Surges The BMS will not allow a current that exceeds 500 5 Amps for more than 30s or anything larger for 0 5s After a high current disconnection the battery will automatically reconnect after 5 s...

Page 7: ...ate of charge Then disconnect the battery from any loads by removing the negative cable from one battery On average the batteries lose approximately 2 3 capacity per month This is subject to increasing if stored in extreme environmental conditions How to Maintain the Batteries Battle Born Batteries require very little maintenance If your batteries are in series and not being charged by a multi ban...

Page 8: ... be in the same condition as it was received otherwise you may be responsible for a restocking fee If the item has been installed used or no longer has the original packaging we will assess a restocking fee that will be shared when the return merchandise authorization RMA is issued Items 60 days past the original invoice will be reviewed at Battle Born s discretion Returns will not be accepted wit...

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