iv.
1800/3600 maximum charge amperage - 150A
v.
Charger must taper the amps as the battery approaches 14.1 V
d. After batteries are fully charged and disconnected from the charger, allow
them to rest for a minimum of two hours. During this time, the voltage will
relax, even as low as 13.3 V. Your batteries are still fully charged. This is
normal.
3.2 - Location
Locate your battery bank in a place that is dry and as well protected from extreme
temperatures as possible. No ventilation is required as these do not off-gas like lead-acid
batteries do.
HLX and CHLX batteries must be placed flat on their bottoms. Any other orientation will
void the warranty. Also, do not stack them one directly on top of another.
Batteries warm up while in use. Please consider your local average and seasonal
temperature when positioning your battery bank. If they will be in a warmer environment
you may want to leave a minimum of one inch spacing between each of the batteries.
If they will be subjected to cold temperatures you may want to place them as closely as
possible to each other. Consider adding insulation or an insulated enclosure around the
batteries if they will be exposed to temperatures that approach 32°F (0°C). The BMS will not
allow charging below freezing. Using insulation when it is cold will maintain more of the
heat generated during normal charging and reduce the chance of the BMS shutting the
battery down to protect the battery cells.
Please note: Battery capacity is reduced by 20% as its internal temperature falls between
room temperature (approximately 77°F (25°C)) and just above 32°F (0°C).
If you purchased CHLX batteries and if there is a charging current, the battery heaters will
activate.
Please remember to remove the insulation in warmer months. Overheating the batteries
will shorten their life and the BMS will shut down the battery in temperatures above 149°F
(65°C).
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