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Battery Operation
The battery can be switched between active mode and shelf mode with the Activation Switch.
When the battery is in shelf mode, connect the Activation Switch to the RS485 UP Communica-
tion Port of the battery and press the Power Button. The dim blue LED light on the Power
Button will become bright blue to indicate that the battery has been successfully switched to
active mode. Please check the battery voltage to validate an active battery.
Prior to long periods of storage, disconnect the battery from the system, connect the Activation
Switch to the RS485 UP Communication Port of the battery, and long press the Power Button
for 3 seconds to switch the battery to shelf mode. The bright blue LED indicator will become dim
blue to indicate that the battery has been switched to shelf mode. In shelf mode, the battery has
a low self-discharge rate and can hold the charge for a longer period of time.
DO NOT over-charge or over-discharge the battery.
DO NOT charge the battery at low temperatures below 0°C (32°F) and discharge the
battery at high temperatures above 140°F (60°C).
Activation Switch Operation
Power Button
Please leave the battery in shelf mode during installation. DO NOT switch the battery to
active mode until making sure that all the connections are correct and secure. Connecting
active batteries to the system may trigger the short circuit protection of the battery.