WELL USING YOUR SHIDO LITHIUM BATTERY
• Enjoy the advantages from your Shido Lithium battery by using your battery well. More starting power for a better start, very low self-discharge which
allows you to start without extra charge even after 1 and up to 2 years, 3 to 4 times longer lifetime compared to your lead-acid battery etc.
• If you are not sure your regulator remains under 15,0V, check the voltage at different RPM from your engine. Especially for older bikes the charge voltage
from the regulator is not so stable.
• Your fully charged Shido battery should show around 13,04V. Below 12,80V your battery needs charging.
• Avoid to drain your battery under 9,6V. Be aware that some power consumers like alarm systems or parking lights when not using the bike drain your
battery. Aftermarket heated grips, GPS systems, heated gloves and jackets or extra accessories using power while riding can drain your battery as the
power supply from the original alternator is not foreseen for these extra consumers. New bikes with originally mounted accessories have an originally
adapted alternator supplying more power.
• We recommend NOT using your parking light. Although the start capacity of your Shido battery is higher than a lead-acid battery, the reserve capacity is
only 1/3. Power consumers on your bike while not riding will drain your battery 3 times quicker than a lead-acid battery.
• Voltages
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> 13,04V - Fully charged battery
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12,80V - Your battery needs charging
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12,40V - Minimum voltage to start your engine
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9,6V - Charge your battery immediately to avoid damaging the lithium cells
STORAGE
• Store in a clean, dry, and ventilated environment.
• Avoid contact with any corrosive substance.
• Keep away from heat and fire.
TRANSPORTATION
• Do not strike, throw, or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
• Do not transport the batteries together with flammable, explosive or sharp objects.
• The plus terminal has to be isolated.
MAINTENANCE
• NEVER attempt to open the battery.
• Always keep the connecting poles clean and securely fastened.
• Every 180 days, check the state of charge of the battery by pressing the TEST button (ON/OFF for Connect types) on the BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR.
If the indicator indicates a LOW or MED charge (only 1 or 2 blue LED illuminated), do a refresh charge (see CHARGING section).
OTHER
• Your battery is IP65 protected against dust and water spray. Do not immerse the battery in water.
• Do not connect the battery directly to wall outlets.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metal objects to the positive and negative terminals.
• Do not pierce the battery casing with a nail or any other sharp objects, do not attempt to break it open, or step on it.
• Do not directly solder the battery terminals.
• Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries (such as dry cell batteries) or batteries of different capacity, type or brand.
• Do not use the battery if it spreads a strange odour, generates heat, becomes discoloured or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way. If the battery
is in use or being recharged, remove it from the device or charger immediately and discontinue use.
• Optimal temperature range for the battery is -10°C to 60°C.
• SHIDO will bear no liabilities for problems that occur when the above instructions are not followed.
ADVANTAGES
• Up to 65% lighter than lead-acid batteries.
• Super cranking power - cranking current 30% to 50% higher than equivalent lead-acid batteries.
• Excellent cycle life - more than 3 times longer under JISD standard in comparison with lead-acid batteries.
• Longer shelf life due to low self-discharge - more than one year (lead-acid batteries: 6 months).
• Environment friendly - Does not contain any harmful pollutants, corrosive acids or toxic heavy metals.
• No spills - No acid inside, no leakage problems.
• 1 on 1 drop-in replacement for similar lead-acid type batteries.
• Quick recharge with big currents possible.
• Stable discharge voltage and lower internal resistance.
• Safe - non-explosive and non-combustible.
WARRANTY
• Fill in the warranty form on the SHIDO website and get an extended warranty for 3 years.
• We will not bear any responsibility or compensate any loss as a result of incorrect usage of the battery.
ALL POWER SPORTS APPLICATIONS
• Scooters
• Motorcycles
• Quads
