Table of Contents
I
. Introduction ............................................................................. 3
II.
Why use AGM
2
batteries? ....................................................... 3
III.
Safety....................................................................................... 4
IV.
Getting started ........................................................................ 4
A. Installation ..................................................................... 4
B. Battery connections ...................................................... 5
C. Battery cabling .............................................................. 6
D. Torque specifications .................................................... 6
V.
Technical details ..................................................................... 8
A. Operating temperature range ....................................... 8
B. Understanding state of charge ..................................... 8
C. Storage and self-discharge ........................................... 8
D. Battery life expectations ............................................... 9
E. Float applications .......................................................... 9
F. Charging ...................................................................... 10
G. Parasitic loads ............................................................. 13
H. Testing .......................................................................... 13
I. Maintenance ................................................................ 14
J. Ventilation .................................................................... 15
K. Winter storage ............................................................. 15
L. Warranty considerations ............................................. 15
VI.
Additional information .......................................................... 16
VII.
FAQs ...................................................................................... 16
VIII.
Definitions of acronyms ........................................................ 17
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