6 - Storage and Recommissioning
For long term storage (i.e. 6 months or more) simply disconnect all sources of charge and
discharging from the battery bank.
Although the batteries have a very low self discharge rate (≤2%/month, ≤12%/year) they
should be charged a minimum of every six months. Connecting a trickle charger is not
recommended, unless the charger can be configured to stop charging at 14.2V or below.
Most trickle chargers are not smart enough to provide this charge voltage ability.
Over-charging the battery triggers the over-charge protection which shuts the battery down
until the voltage goes down enough by itself. Once that happens the trickle charger would
quickly raise the voltage up too high once again. As a result, the constant cycling of this
circuitry will shorten the life of the entire battery.
Recommended Storage Temperature and Humidity: 15°C to 35°C, 45% to 75% Relative
Humidity.
They can be stored at 4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C), 45% to 75% Relative Humidity for 1
month or less.
They can be stored at 14°F to 95°F (-10°C to 35°C), 45% to 75 Relative Humidity for 3
months or less.
Re-commissioning your HLX / CHLX batteries is the same as commissioning them. Charge
each battery up to 14.1V.
If the ambient temperature is below 39°F (4°C), reduce the initial charge current to no
greater than 60A until the batteries have had a chance to warm up. If you have CHLX
batteries and the temperature is below 32°F (0°C), the heater will activate and speed up
warming.
7 - Specifications
These are HLX / CHLX specifications. Please see the Operation section for charger and
other equipment settings.
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