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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

v1.5.0 - December 2021

135AH

 LiFePO

4

 DEEP CYCLE BATTERY

Summary of Contents for 135AH LiFePO4

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL v1 5 0 December 2021 135AH LiFePO4 DEEP CYCLE BATTERY ...

Page 2: ...hope you will enjoy using this product for many years to come If you require technical support or in the unlikely event your purchase appears to be faulty please contact our support team for immediate assistance You can find up to date contact details on our website https hardkorr com General Information and Safety Contents and Specifications Setup and Storage Charging BMS and Remote Reset Switch ...

Page 3: ...AUTION and WARNING statements Hardkorr recommends that the battery be installed by an appropriately qualified professional DISCLAIMER MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL While caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide Hardkorr assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Please note that specifications and product functionality may change without notice HKPBATL135B...

Page 4: ...ese batteries together Ensure that connections are made correctly as per the Usage and Storage section of this manual Do not connect this battery to batteries with different chemistries Do not store the battery at a voltage lower than 11 5V Endeavour to keep the battery above 20 SOC where possible Observe the limitations of this battery as stipulated in the specifications table of this manual payi...

Page 5: ... the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which depend on the type of vehicle the battery is installed into Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer or user and or damage to the battery or other equipment installed in the system The installer is responsible for ensuring that the corr...

Page 6: ... Optimum discharge temp 20 C to 60 C Self discharge 3 per month Weight 14 0kg Max discharge current constant 135A Dimensions 305mm l x 169mm w x 210mm h Peak current 300ms 600A Terminal type M8 Cycle life 3000 cycles 100 DOD 6000 cycles 80 DOD Optimum storage temp 5 C to 45 C Standard charge current fast charge current 27A 67A Certifications UN 38 3 UL 1642 IEC 62133 2 2017 IEC 62619 2017 CE SPECI...

Page 7: ...7 1x 135Ah deep cycle LiFePO battery with Bluetooth 1x Reset switch and cable CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONT PACK CONTENTS ...

Page 8: ... the specifications table of this manual If you believe heat may be an issue you may consider making use of mechanical ventilation such as fans Ensure you do not mount the battery in a way that could cause the terminals to come into contact with any metal surface or object This is to avoid the possibility of short circuiting the terminals If you are intending to remove the battery from its install...

Page 9: ...the bottom and the thinnest at the top Where possible make use of insulating terminal boots and lug protectors Ensure all termination lugs are well crimped not soldered and protected Always use the spring washers provided for the battery terminal bolts This ensures sufficient pressure is applied to the cable lugs for secure connection without having to over tighten the bolts Stack the spring washe...

Page 10: ...es a 405Ah 12 8V system When connecting batteries in parallel you should take the negative connection from the opposite end of the battery bank to the positive connection as per the below diagram When wired this way the effect of resistance in the positive and negative wires cancel each other out helping to equalise charge and discharge rates for each unit Batteries connected in parallel should be...

Page 11: ...nd of the battery bank to the positive connection as per the below diagram When wired this way the effect of resistance in the positive and negative wires cancel each other out helping to equalise charge and discharge rates for each unit Batteries connected in series should be disconnected and charged individually on an annual basis Before connecting multiple batteries in series ensure that all ba...

Page 12: ...these batteries will self discharge at a rate of about 3 per month We recommend the state of charge is checked regularly and topped up if necessary If shipping the battery between locations please be aware that lithium is classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods Please ensure you comply with local national and international if applicable regulations for transportation of these goods WARNING Lithium b...

Page 13: ...y from your vehicle s alternator You generally cannot charge a lithium battery directly from a vehicle alternator because lithium batteries have a very high maximum charge current compared to lead acid batteries With nothing to intermediate between the alternator and battery the battery will draw its maximum charge current from the alternator which can lead to the alternator overheating and burnin...

Page 14: ... of the sun to charge your battery There are many solar panel options on the market but they can be split into two main categories fixed and portable Fixed solar panels usually have a rigid metal frame They are designed to be permanently fixed to your vehicle and connected to a regulator or DC DC charger mounted inside They are great for charging your vehicle while on the go without consuming curr...

Page 15: ... If the low voltage disconnect is tripped the battery will not accept a charge until it has been reset To reset the battery you can use the included remote reset switch pictured below which connects to the port on top of the battery The switch can be mounted somewhere in your 12V setup and the cable permanently connected or you can keep the switch and cable packed away and connected it when requir...

Page 16: ...tery inside of a car engine bay A We don t recommend putting lithium batteries inside the engine bay doing so will void the warranty Additionally this will significantly reduce the service life of your battery and at worst it may cause it to fail Q Can I mount my battery on its side A Yes you can mount your battery on its side provided that you secure it in place Q Can I use my battery with an inv...

Page 17: ... s device ID it will start with BT HK followed by a 7 digit number We suggest you write it down here BT HK _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Open the app and click the Bluetooth logo in the top right corner of the screen to view available batteries Locate your battery s device ID and click on it to initiate connection BLUETOOTH APP DOWNLOADING THE APP CONNECTING YOUR BATTERY Click here to view available batteries GOO...

Page 18: ...is activated including over charge over discharge under voltage over current and over temperature You can find it by pressing the shield icon in the top right corner of any screen KEY INFORMATION State of charge current voltage available capacity status health DETAILED INFORMATION Current voltage net current in out status cycle life temperature CELL STATUS Current voltage of each individual cell t...

Page 19: ...19 BLUETOOTH APP CONT State of Charge Real time Battery Voltage Battery Status Real time Battery Capacity Battery Health Pair Battery BMS Protection Record KEY INFORMATION SCREEN ...

Page 20: ...20 BLUETOOTH APP CONT Battery Cycles Battery Status Pair Battery BMS Protection Record Real time Temperature C Current Amps A Current Voltage V DETAILED INFORMATION SCREEN ...

Page 21: ...21 BLUETOOTH APP CONT Individual Cell Voltage Disconnect Battery Pair Battery BMS Protection Record CELL STATUS SCREEN ...

Page 22: ...ease complete the form found on our website and wait for the warranty team to contact you 2 Once you have an RA number you must arrange for the product must be shipped at your own expense back to Hardkorr keep your receipt The address for shipment will be provided when we issue your RA number 3 Please be sure that your RA number is clearly marked on the outside of the packaging used for shipping C...

Page 23: ...rging or discharging your battery at a rate higher than those stipulated in the Specifications table of this instruction manual Water ingress your battery is not designed to be installed in an area that is subject to water ingress It is reasonable to expect that over its service life the capacity of your battery will reduce Natural capacity decrease which we define as a decrease in capacity of les...

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