Trojan TRILLIUM Series, User Manual

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6.8. OTHER CHARGING INFORMATION
î Chargers which utilize an automatic desulfation or equalization mode are not recommended.
î When the battery is being charged, the display indicator on Group 24 and Group 27 batteries will usually be on,
displaying a pattern and color indicting the state of charge
(See “Indicator Light” for a List of Display States) .
î To protect against potential damage, if the battery is shut off due to excessive charge current or high voltage, it
will not turn on when a charger is detected (See “Automatic Safety Shutdowns”).
î If a battery shuts off due to low state-of-charge, it should be recharged as soon as possible. Failure to do so may
render the battery permanently unusable.
î Depending upon the initial state-of-charge and the size of the load, even small parasitic loads such as motor
controllers and on-board chargers can fully discharge batteries in as little as a few days. For instance, a 25mA
load amounts to 0.6Ah discharge per day. Be sure to understand the parasitic loads in your application and set an
appropriate charging interval.
7. STORAGE AND SHIPPING
The following tips will help ensure that your batteries emerge from storage in good condition:
î Store in a cool and dry location, protected from the elements.
î Disconnect from equipment to eliminate potential parasitic loads that may discharge the battery.
î Prior to long-term storage of the battery, Trojan Battery recommends that the battery be fully charged. Storing a
discharged battery can result in permanent damage or decreased run time.
î On Group 24 and Group 27 batteries, in order to turn the battery off for shipping or extended storage (3 months
or more), press and hold the status button. The status light will initially show the current state of the battery, and
after five seconds it will change to a solid red. At that point, release the button to turn the battery off. If the button
is not released after being held for fifteen seconds, the light will turn off and the battery shutdown process will
not be completed.
Note: If the Battery is Attached to a Charger When It is Shut Down, It May Turn Back On.
î When batteries are taken out of storage they should be given an initial charge as outlined in Section 6 prior to use.
8. MAXIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRILLIUM BATTERY
î Follow all the procedures in this User’s Guide for proper installation, maintenance, and storage.
î If you have any questions or concerns about battery care, please contact Trojan Battery Company’s technical
support engineers at 800-423-6569 Ext. 3045 or +1-562-236-3045 before a problem develops.
IF YOU SHIP THIS BATTERY, THERE ARE SEVERAL STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT YOU MUST COMPLY WITH. YOU MUST UTILIZE A QUALIFIED
SHIPPING AGENT PROPERLY CERTIFIED FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (“HAZMAT”) SHIPMENTS.