Oliver LEGACY ELITE 2022, Manual

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LIFELINE AGM BATTERIES
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(1) Excessive ripple voltage will negatively impact battery life. Maximum recommended ripple
voltage (peak to peak) is 0.5% of the float voltage setting.
(2) A large variation of individual float voltages in a new battery system is normal because of
variations in oxygen recombination efficiency due to slight variations of acid saturation within
the AGM. As the battery ages, the variation should drop to lower values. Excessive variation
of float voltages after the first 1-2 months is an indication that the batteries may be out of
balance. If individual battery voltage readings during float charge vary by more than 0.10
volt per cell (0.10 volt for 2V batteries, 0.30 volt for 6V batteries, and 0.6 volt for 12V
batteries), then a conditioning charge per Section 5.5 is recommended.
5.10 Recycling
Batteries that have reached the end of their service life should be returned to a local or regional
collection center for recycling. All local regulations and ordinances must be followed. Never
discard Lifeline® AGM batteries in the trash or in a landfill. The recycle rate of lead-acid
batteries is close to 100% and this is very good for the environment!