Performance may vary depending on, but not limited to cell usage and application.
If cell is used outside specifications, performance will diminish. All specifications
are subject to change without notice. All information provided herein is believed,
but not guaranteed, to be current and accurate. Copyright © 2005-2008 Valence
Technology, Inc.
Revision Date October 2008
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Phone (888) VALENCE or +1 (512) 527-2900, Fax +1 (512) 527-2910
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Email:
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3.
B
EFORE
Y
OU
S
TART
Please read all the safety information provided in this document prior to installing and/or
operating the battery.
The U-Charge
®
RT power system should be professionally installed and handled. Please contact
Valence Customer Support for free consultation if you have any questions about the handling,
operation and safe use of this battery before proceeding further.
CAUTION: Performing any of the following actions will immediately void your
warranty on the product and could lead to a potentially dangerous situation.
1. Breaking the lid and exposing the circuit boards and battery assemblies.
2. Puncturing or otherwise physically damaging the battery casing, circuit boards, battery
cells or any other part of the battery mechanism.
3. Operating the battery in an environment where the temperature is higher than 60°C
(140°F).
If you believe that in the course of using the U-Charge
®
power system, you will conflict with any
of the above listed conditions or any other safety precautions listed in this manual, please
DO
NOT
proceed any further and contact Valence Technology immediately for guidance and
information.
3.1 General information
Please inspect each battery carefully. Report any damage from shipping to Valence Technology,
Inc. immediately.
Verify in advance that the U-Charge
®
RT power system fits your specific requirements.
U-Charge
®
RT Series batteries are designed for 12, 24, 36 or 48 Volt systems. Do not use if
your system requires more than 4 batteries connected in series. The U-BDI is required for
systems that are 24-48V for proper inter-module balancing. The U-Charge
®
RT power system
can be charged by most lead acid chargers set for Gel/AGM setting.
12 Volt System 24 Volt System 36 Volt System 48 Volt System
Recommended
Charge
Voltage
14.6 Volts
29.2 Volts
43.8 Volts
58.4 Volts
Max allowed
Charge before
auto
disconnect
15.2 Volts
30.4 Volts
45.6 Volts
60.8 Volts
