WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Battery Maintenance
Overview:
This document describes the maintenance operations for the Li-ion Battery packs supplied by QuietKat, Inc. The products
mentioned in the document accord with GB/T18333.1-2001 Standard.
Transportation:
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Transportation allowed, with proper paperwork, via truck, train, airplane, and vessel
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Keep dry, well ventilated, and out of direct sunlight
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Handle with care during assembly
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Do not throw
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Do not place under heavy objects
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Do not transport or store near flammable, explosive, or sharp objects
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Package should be labeled with Moisture Proof/Water Proof, Anti-Fire and Fragile Stickers
Storage:
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When the battery has not been used for more than 2 months, discharge and re-charge it to reactivate the electricity prior to use.
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To ensure a longer battery life cycle, it is recommended to cycle the battery pack (discharge and re-charge) every 2 to 3 months.
This should be completed even when the battery is being stored long term.
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Do not store a fully charged battery pack, discharge or charge the battery to 40% to 60% State of Charge (SOC).
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Before using a battery pack that has been stored for a long period of time, cycle the battery several times. Doing this will help
balance the cells, eliminate the SOC difference, and the lost capacity in the cells should be restored.
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When your QuietKat is not in use, disconnect the Anderson cable connection from the battery & Kat (unplug battery from unit).
Operation:
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If the battery fully discharges and turns off automatically, re-charge the battery pack within 12 hours. Failure to do so could shorten
the battery life cycle.
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Do not try to utilize a battery pack that has turned off automatically until it has been recharged.
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The recommended range of charge is up to 90% SOC and discharge of no less than 20% when the battery is in use to prolong the
battery life cycle.
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When your QuietKat is not in use, disconnect the Anderson cable connection from the battery & Kat (unplug battery from unit).
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The battery pack performance is best under the following conditions:
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-15° to 50°C (5° to 122°F) for discharging
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0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F) for charging
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Best working conditions 15° to 40°C (59
°
to 104°F
)
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Use heat insulation materials in the winter to keep the battery protected from extreme cold. When the internal temperature of the
battery is lower than -15°C (5°F) there is a risk of shortened battery life cycle.
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Keep out of direct sunlight. When the internal temperature of the battery pack is in access of 75°C (167°F) there is risk of
shortened battery life cycle and explosion.
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Do not wash the battery shell with organic solvent
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In case of fire, do NOT use CO2 to extinguish fire. Use CCI4 or sand/soil to extinguish fire.
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Handle the battery pack with care. Do not throw, drop, or expose to heavy vibration.
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Do not submerge the battery pack in water. The battery pack should remain dry at all times.
