BattaMax User Manual
Revision 3.0
Page 3 of 13
windy
nation
10/04/2019
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a BattaMax battery, a general-purpose battery with 12 years design life in float
service. Deep cycle batteries are a key component in various types of renewable energy systems and the
primary method to store direct current (DC) power produced from sources like solar panels and wind generators.
A battery bank can provide a relatively constant power source when the grid is down or during periods when
your renewable energy system is not producing power.
This manual contains vital information regarding proper care and maintenance of your new BattaMax battery.
Read through this User’s Guide carefully and completely BEFORE using and installing your battery.
The manual will provide safety guidelines and procedures for using your battery to ensure optimum performance
and long life. The manual will not provide details about any of the connected equipment to the battery (eg:
charge controllers, inverters, etc.). Information concerning any connected equipment should be available from
the equipment manufacturer.
1.1 S
AFETY
Windy Nation Inc. (“Windy Nation”) is not assembling or installing the product and therefore Windy Nation, its
directors, officers, and employees disclaim that by purchasing a Windy Nation product you accept all liability and
responsibility for damage to property, injury, or death arising out of or related to the use or misuse of any
product offered by Windy Nation.
Installation and servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Remove all sources of power (photovoltaic, wind generator, battery chargers, etc.) before servicing or
installing.
Battery Safety
Warning: Batteries can produce explosive gasses; observe extreme caution.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
Be extremely cautious of metal items such as jewelry and tools to reduce risk of short circuit.
Never charge a frozen battery.
Be sure battery is mounted in a well-ventilated compartment.
Use insulated tools and wear protective clothing when working with batteries
1.2 D
EFINITIONS
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AGM
Absorbed Glass Mat
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Ah
Amp-Hours
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AWG
American Wire Gauge
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CCA
Cold Cranking Amps
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BAT
Battery
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SOC
State of Charge: Available Amp-hours relative to the batteries full capacity
2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The BattaMax is an AGM battery, which is a lead-acid electric storage battery, sealed using special pressure
valves and designed to never be opened. The battery has all of its electrolyte absorbed in separators consisting
of a sponge-like mass of matted glass fibers using a recombination reaction to prevent the escape of hydrogen
and oxygen gases normally lost in flooded lead-acid batteries (particularly in deep cycle applications).
The BattaMax is non-spillable meaning it can be operated in virtually any position and is completely
maintenance-free. Typically, new deep-cycle batteries will not immediately deliver their full rated capacity. This
is normal and should be expected since it takes time for a deep-cycle battery to reach maximum performance or
peak capacity; usually in less than 10 cycles.
