Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Why use ODYSSEY batteries? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ODYSSEY SLI battery specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pulse discharge capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ODYSSEY storage and deep discharge recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
(A) How do I know the state of charge (SOC) of the battery? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
(B) How long can the battery be stored? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging ODYSSEY batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
(A) Selecting the right charger for your battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Concluding remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty: Full 2 – year, 3 – year, and 4 – year replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INTRODUCTION
The ODYSSEY battery combines in one box the characteristics of two separate
batteries. It can deep cycle as well as provide enormous cranking power - it is almost
as if a champion long distance runner and a world class sprinter are one and the
same person.
These batteries are capable of providing engine cranking pulses in excess of 2250A for
5 seconds as well as 400 charge/discharge cycles to 80% depth of discharge (DOD).
A typical starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery can do one or the other, but not
both. It is either a sprinter or a long distance runner; ODYSSEY batteries will do both -
provide short duration high amperage pulse or low rate long duration drains.
WHY USE ODYSSEY BATTERIES?
GUARANTEED LONGER SERVICE LIFE
With an eight to twelve year design life (float) and a three to ten year service life,
ODYSSEY saves you time and money because you do not have to replace the battery
as often. ODYSSEY is warranted against factory defects for two full years in
Powersports or three full years in automotive, commercial and heavy-duty marine
applications.
SUPERIOR CRANKING AND FAST CHARGE CAPABILITY
The 5 second cranking power of ODYSSEY batteries is double to triple that of equally
sized conventional batteries, even when the temperature is as low as - 40°C (-40°F).
Also, with simple constant voltage charging (alternator or independent charger), there
is no limitation on the inrush current, so the user is assured of fast charge recovery.
MOUNTING FLEXIBILITY
The ODYSSEY battery may be installed on its sides at any angle without sacrificing
any performance attributes. There is no fear of any acid spillage as ODYSSEY recycles
the internal gas during operation or charging. The sealed design of the ODYSSEY
battery eliminates the need for an acid vent tube; eliminating the fear of acid burns or
damage to expensive chrome or paint.
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