5. Use of the battery
5.1. Charging current
The LiFePO4 battery from GS-Power can be charged in about two hours
(50A) depending on the charger.
When using more powerful chargers, do not exceed the maximum charg-
ing current of 50A. Otherwise, the service life will be reduced, especially
for batteries with smaller capacity.
This does not apply to larger battery banks connected in parallel.
6. Inspection and cleaning
6.1. General information
Never attempt to open or disassemble the LiFePO4 battery! The
inside of the LiFePO4 battery does not contain any serviceable
parts.
• Disconnect the LiFePO4 battery from all load and charging devices
before carrying out cleaning and maintenance work.
• Place the enclosed protective caps on the positive pole before
cleaning and maintenance work to prevent the poles from being
touched.
• Protect the poles from conductive parts (spanners) to prevent short
circuits.
6.2. Inspection
•
Check the cables, copper bars and contacts for loose and/or
damaged cables and contacts, cracks, deformations, leaks or damage
of any kind. If any damage to the LiFePO4 battery is found, it must be
checked by a professional. Do not attempt to charge or use a
damaged battery. Do not touch any liquids (electrolysis) from a
ruptured LiFePO4 battery.
•
Consider replacing the LiFePO4 battery with a new one if you observe
any of the following conditions:
•
The runtime of the LiFePO4 battery drops below about 80% of the
original runtime (> 3000 charge cycles at DOD 80%).
•
The charging time of the LiFePO4 battery increases significantly.
