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K. WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONS
ODYSSEY AGM
2
batteries are covered by warranty against defects in material and workmanship for at
least two years. Some models and applications are covered for longer. Please note that the following
actions will void any warranty coverage:
• Removing the labeled cover
• Removing or altering the battery’s date code/serial number
• Opening the battery case
The complete warranty statement can be found on our website, www.odysseybattery.com, for more details.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information? Should you need additional information, please contact your local Sales
Representative or battery supplier. Our Technical Support group is also available by phone at +1-800-
964-2837 and by submitting a Technical Inquiry through the Contact Us link on our website:
https://
www.odysseybattery.com/contact/
.
VII. FAQS
Are ODYSSEY
®
AGM
2
batteries the same as Gel batteries?
No, these are not Gel batteries. These are absorbed electrolyte batteries, which means there is no
free acid inside the battery; all the acid is absorbed in the glass mat separators. These separators
serve to keep the positive and negative plates apart. In Gel batteries, the electrolyte is in a gel form.
What is the Ah rating?
The ampere-hour (Ah) rating defines the capacity of a battery. A battery rated at 100Ah at the 10-
hour rate of discharge will deliver 10A for 10 hours before the terminal voltage drops to a standard
value such as 10.5V for a 12V battery.
Does mishandling the battery void the warranty?
The warranty applies to manufacturing defects and workmanship issues and does not cover
damages caused by customer mishandling.
What is the CCA rating?
Per SAE standard, the Cold Cranking Ampere (CCA) rating is the number of amperes a battery can
deliver for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) before the voltage drops to 1.2 volts per cell
or 7.2V for a 12V battery. A 12V battery that has a rating of 550 CCA will deliver 550 amps for 30
seconds at 0°F (-18°C) before the voltage falls to 7.20V.
What is the MCA rating?
The Marine Cranking Ampere (MCA) rating refers to the number of amperes a battery can deliver for
30 seconds at a temperature of 32°F (0°C) until the battery voltage drops to 7.20V for a 12V battery.
A 12V battery that has an MCA rating of 725 will deliver 725 amperes for 30 seconds at 32°F (0°C)
before the voltage falls to 7.20V. The MCA is sometimes called the cranking amperes or CA.
What is the HCA rating?
The abbreviation HCA stands for Hot Cranking Amps. It is the same as MCA, CA or CCA, except
that the temperature at which the test is conducted is 80°F (26.7°C).
What is the PHCA rating?
Unlike CCA and MCA the Pulse Hot Cranking Ampere (PHCA) rating does not have an “official”
definition; however, we suggest that for true automotive and marine purposes, a 30-second
discharge is unrealistic. The PHCA, a short duration (about 3-5 seconds) high rate discharge, is more
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