MED HP Batteries
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Installation & User Guide
Installation & User Guide
HP Batteries; Medium Size
5
3.0
Do’s and Don’ts
This battery contains lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. While LFP cells are the safest Li-Ion
chemistry, the stored chemical energy represents a risk of fire, burns or explosion if misused.
Avoid injury to yourself and others, adhere to the warnings in this Guide.
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Avoid mechanical shock
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Do not expose to fire
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Do not pierce battery
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Do not disassemble
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Do not drill into enclosure
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Do not short the terminals
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Do not allow water to enter
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Do not charge battery below 0
o
C
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Do not store battery below -20
o
C or above 60
o
C
2.1 Ensure the battery is physically secure
Even though lithium batteries are light weight in comparison to lead acid, they can still become a
dangerous projectile in a moving vehicle, RV, cart or boat if not secured. Ensure the battery is safely
secured before travel. If in doubt seek LBS advice and consider making use of LBS mounting brackets
to safely secure the battery.
2.2 Do not penetrate the battery enclosure
You may be tempted to drill into the aluminium enclosure to secure mounting brackets. Doing so
may inadvertently penetrate one of the cells which could cause thermal runaway and vapour
emissions. Do not under any circumstances drill or penetrate into the enclosure. Use only existing
mounting holes in the battery and short screw lengths no greater than 13mm.
We strongly recommend the LBS mounting kit with screws and brackets that are designed to safely
attach to the battery; alternatively use strapping and clamping to secure the battery in place.
2.3 Maintain an acceptable temperature range
Like all batteries, LBS batteries operate and perform the best, as well as last the longest, in a cool
and stable temperature environment of between 10
o
C and 25
o
C. The maximum window of
acceptable operation is 0-45
o
C.
If you regularly operate outside of this suggested range you should consider changing the battery
location or actively cool or heat the environment in order to preserve battery life. If the ambient
temperature that the battery operates in is greater than 60
o
C you should cease use immediately.
Operating outside of these guidelines diminishes the life and performance of the battery and voids
the warranty.
