You may mount the lithium battery in any orientation as long as it is secured
from short circuits and/or movement. This battery is very light and has a built
in mounting system that also includes the hardware to mount the battery. Do
not over tighten the included mounting screws. Observe the maximum torque
ratings on the battery labels.
This battery has many connection points, use caution when making
connections. There are: no low voltage disconnect, reverse polarity, or short
circuit protection on any of the connection points on this battery. Short
circuits will flow huge amounts of current instantly with the ability to melt or
vaporize metal. When connecting I/0 or larger cables make sure the other
ends are either connected securely to the proper terminals of a device or
securely covered with none conductive material to avoid accidental short
circuits.
Each battery comes with a mounting template that indicates the locations
of the mounting holes as well as where to drill holes to route cables. It is
recommended to do a “dry fit” of the batteries you will be mounting to make
sure there are no unforeseen problems before you start drilling holes into the
location you plan to mount your battery or battery array.
It is not recommended to mount these batteries inside the engine compart-
ment or close to any high temperature device, excessive heat will cause the
battery to prematurely age and will decrease cycle life. If it must be in a high
temperature environment make sure you use heat shielding or duct cool air
to the area around the battery. This product will preform best if the tempera-
ture of the installation environment is below 131º F (55º C).
This battery is specifically designed to be connected in series or parallel
with the included side bus plates. Only identical models should be connected
in this way. Do not attempt to connect these in parallel or series with other
types or voltages of batteries as damage and possible personal injury or
property damage may result.
Open circuit voltage should be around 12.8V for 12V, 15.4V for 14V, and
17.8V for 16V when fully charged after resting for 8 hours. If it is less than
this after resting for 8 hours, the battery should be taken out of service and
must be checked for capacity, cell balance, and state of health before
resuming operation.
Congratulations on your purchase of an XS Power Batteries lithium TITAN8 battery.
You have in your hand the cutting edge lithium battery made for extreme power or
extreme reserve applications.
Lithium cells hold, in general terms, three times the energy density of lead acid
batteries. However they need careful management to be safe and provide a long
service life. Fundamentally, they have serious risks associated with them and
these must be understood to avoid danger, loss of property, and personal injury.
Lithium batteries are not lead acid batteries. That seems to be stating the obvious
but for the majority of the people reading this instruction sheet, it is a significant
one. You are probably replacing a lead acid (flooded, maintenance free, or AGM)
battery with this new lithium battery. To get the most out of your new battery,
specific care and procedures are required. Read this sheet carefully so that you
fully understand what your new lithium battery can and cannot do.
Introduction
Proper Charging is Crucial!
Charge before initial use!
Be sure to read the Instruction Sheet for full instructions.
CAUTION!
PLEASE READ!
Do Not Over-tighten Battery Terminals!
Proper Charging is crucial to the life of your XS Power TITAN8 battery. It is very important
that the temperature of the battery remains cool with respect to the charge voltage.
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Operating Temp.
Recommended Operating Temp.
Storage Temp. Range
-4
0
F - 131
0
F (-20
0
C - 55
0
C)
14
0
F - 95
0
F (-10
0
C - 35
0
C)
5
0
F - 122
0
F (-15
0
C - 50
0
C)
The Quick List
READ the battery label and do not exceed any of the ratings.
Do not over discharge this battery. Terminal voltage should at all times remain
above 9V(12V models), 10.8V(14V models) or 12.5V(16V models).
Disconnect when not in use.
Make sure you have the correct charger. Lithium batteries are voltage sensitive so
pay close attention to the max voltage rating.
Do not use an undersized battery for the job esp. in applications under -20oC(-4oF).
If the terminal voltage under-load drops below 9V (12V Models ), 10.8V ( 14V Models ),
or 12.6V ( 16V Models ) the battery is too small for the job. Stop and resolve this issue
before continuing.
Pulse loads by their very nature are a pseudo short circuit of the battery. This is fundamen-
tally destructive to the battery so each battery’s State of Health should be regularly checked.
See the separate SDS sheets for additional information at, https://www.4xspow-
er.com/support/material-safety-data
PROP 65 WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals includinglead
and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For more information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Whether using the automotive post adaptors, bolts or screws,
the tightening torque should never exceed 8 ft-lbs max on any
XS Power Battery!
Installation
Titan8 Instructions
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