Instructions CoolPower
36
5
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Before turning the battery charger on, connect the alligator clamps
to the + and – posts at the top of the CoolPower36, ensuring good
contact. Now turn the charger on.
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Charging times will vary depending on depth of battery discharge
prior to charging, but as a guide, assuming 80% discharge it will
take the following times:
Charger
Charge Time
MBC600 (6A RMS)
Approx. 12 hrs
MBC800 (8A RMS)
Approx. 11 hrs
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To test your battery after charging, disconnect the charger, wait 30
minutes and then follow the procedure outlined in 4. Testing.
6. Depth of discharge v’s battery life
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The depth of discharge (DOD) is the amount the battery is drained
without charging. For example a remaining capacity of 20% equates
to an 80% DOD.
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The cycle service life is the number of times the battery will cycle from
fully charged to a given DOD. For a battery in continuous use
approximate service life figures are as follows:
DOD
Service Life (# Cycles)
80 %
300
50 %
580
30 %
1,350
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Total battery life is a combination of service life and storage
conditions when not in use and is influenced by other variables.
However as a general guideline you can increase the life of your
battery by not discharging any further than necessary before
charging.
7. Storage
All batteries benefit from periodic charging when not in use. Following
this advice will ensure optimum life from your CoolPower36.
Self-discharge characteristics vary with ambient temperature and age,
but as a general guideline the battery should be
fully charged every
3-4 months
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