Battery Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
The battery should be examined for cleanliness at regular intervals
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Read the Safety page
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Keep cell terminals and connectors free of dust and corrosion. Terminal corrosion may affect the performance of the battery and could present a safety hazard. Should corrosion be observed, disconnect the battery, unbolt and remove the connectors, and remove the corrosion by brushing the terminals and connectors with a diluted solution of baking soda and water (sodium bicarbonate). Reapply an anti-oxidizing grease before reconnecting and bolting the connectors. Always maintain proper records.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVES AND NEVER ADD WATER.
Battery Storage
To ensure our batteries safely reach their maximum shelf life, the average annual storage temperature should be 15°C. The short-term storage temperature must not exceed 25°C or battery life may be affected.
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READ THE SAFETY SECTION.
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Remove the battery from the vehicle.
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Find a cool, dry place to keep your battery.
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Make sure the battery is fully charged and recharge it approximately every two months.
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Cleaning any terminal corrosion may affect the performance of the battery and could present a safety hazard. Remove the corrosion by brushing the terminals and connectors with a dilute solution of baking soda and water (sodium bicarbonate). Reapply an anti-oxidizing grease before reconnecting and bolting the connectors.
Seasonal Use Instructions
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Charge the battery completely, switch off all electrical devices, and, if possible, disconnect the battery.
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Store in a cool, dry place.
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Store batteries fully charged.
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Fully charged batteries can be stored even at temperatures well below zero - Partially charged batteries can freeze at temperatures just below zero.
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Check the state of charge/voltage regularly
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Should the voltage drop below 12,4 V, recharge the battery
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Check the state of charge/voltage regularly
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Should the voltage drop below 12,4 V, recharge the battery
