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USER MANUAL
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SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE ON INITIAL START IN VERY COLD WEATHER
This may not occur if using proper size battery for your conditions, but is a normal effect of Lithium-Ion due to Resistance caused by
the cold. A few quick presses of the starter button, not a full start attempt, and the battery current will flow and start to “self warm” the
battery. You may also leave the lights on for a few minutes prior to a start attempt to get the battery current flowing and self-warming.
Once warmed, the battery’s full power is available. For hard freezing weather, we recommend a battery warmer.
Do not try to charge, or jump-start any frozen battery!
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LOSING VOLTAGE IN BIKE, WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE
The Antigravity Lithium Battery cannot drain itself. It has a very low self-discharge rate and can hold a charge for a year. If you notice
the battery’s voltage is going down quickly over a few days or weeks, this is due to your vehicle’s accessories or system using the
battery’s energy, this in not from the battery “self-discharging”. There are items such as the ECU, Accessories, or Instrument cluster
continually drawing the energy from the battery; this is called a “Parasitic Drain”. For example, when the bike is not being ridden
items like accessories, alarms, instrument panels and ignition modules continue to draw the energy from the battery, eventually
depleting it, even with the key off. This is why it is important to check your voltage when not riding often or when the bike is in
storage. If not riding often we suggest a Lithium-Battery Maintainer, or disconnect the the Antigravity Battery from the vehicle and it
will hold a charge for up to a year.
Some of the causes of excessive Parasitic Drains are incorrectly connected accessories such as heated grips, Power Commanders,
or other accessories wired directly to the battery. Alarms, and Stereos can also create significant drains on the battery when the bike
is not running. Improper grounding, or a short-circuit in the electrical system can also cause Parasitic Drains. A mistake such as
leaving the ignition on can drain your battery quickly also. Most modern vehicles do have a mild parasitic drains that will not pose
a problem in the short term, but adding accessories is usually where excessive parasitic drains occur. Be sure to keep the battery
charged or ride enough to keep the battery in a fully charged state to get the longest life from your battery. Your battery has a limited
supply of energy to give before being over-discharged. Over-Discharge is
NOT
the fault of the battery!
This Antigravity Battery does have the RE-START feature and will prevent over-discharge and damage to the battery, but
you should not forget to maintain your battery in a good state of charge rather than rely solely on the RE-START feature.
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CANNOT GET BATTERY TO CHARGE
If your Battery has gone into “Sleep Mode” because the “RE-START” function has triggered, then your charger may not “see” the
battery since there will be no voltage, or very low voltage at the terminals. In this case press the “RE-START” button on the battery to
“awaken” the battery and connect the charger. Now the Charger will be able to “see” the battery and begin to charge it.
Troubleshooting
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BATTERY HAS PUFFED OR SWELLED
This is the typical sign that a Lithium Battery has been “over-charged” and damaged. It can be from using a Lead/Acid Charger or
Lead/Acid “Tender” type charger. Do not use a Lead/Acid Charger on this battery. See “Battery Specifications”.
The other reason for over-charge can be from the vehicle’s Voltage Regulator being defective, which would allow for high spiking
voltages back to the battery while it is charging. This is not an issue due to the Battery, it is due to the defective/damaged voltage
regulator. This usually only occurs in Pre 1995s bikes such as Harleys, Japanese Street bikes of 1960s -1980s, and other vehicles in
these date ranges with old worn out voltage regulators. Please make sure you update to a Solid-State Voltage Regulator in these
bikes. This is not covered by warranty. The vehicle’s system must work correctly.
THIS CAN POSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND CAUSE THE BATTERY TO MELT OR EXPLODE! PLEASE CHECK
YOUR SYSTEM! READ OUR SAFETY WARNING INCLUDED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE!
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