4.8 TIPS FOR PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE
NOTICE: A common misconception is Deep Cycle Batteries develop a memory, lose capacity, or must be
discharged until the BDI warning flashes and then recharged. Deep Cycle Wet Lead Acid Batteries are not
like cell phone NiCad Batteries.
Deep Cycle Batteries benefit from frequent charging and being maintained at as close as possible to a
100% state of charge. Plugging in the Delta Q Charger overnight or when the vehicle is not in use for 3-5 or
more days is encouraged.
To prolong battery life, recharge batteries as soon as they become 20% or more discharged (less than 1.238 sp.
gr.).
Make it a regular habit to plug in the charger when the vehicle is not in use. Batteries may be recharged if vehicle
has been driven 15 minutes or more since the previous charge.
Make sure your electrical outlet is operational.
Never go below 20% state of charge (or 80% discharged) without recharging immediately. Allow 14 – 16 hours of
charging.
Batteries will provide a longer life if not deeply discharged. Batteries that are regularly deeply discharged will
require more work by the charger and will have a shorter life.
Make it a regular habit to check (and water) your batteries after charging. Always add water after charging. This
will reduce the chance for overflow due to expanding water.
Weekly equalize the battery pack.
If the vehicle is not operated daily the Power keyswitch should be turned off. This will power down the traction
control system and reduces power loss on the batteries.
Batteries in storage may self discharge and should be recharged when the specific gravity falls below 1.238 sp.
gr.
4.9 BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Remove battery negative (-) cables.
Remove battery positive (+) cables.
Remove battery hold down.
Remove batteries from vehicle.
To install batteries, reverse the removal procedure with the negative (-) cables being attached last.
4.10 BATTERY PACK DISCONNECT METHODS
The following illustrates the battery pack configuration. Disconnect both battery
leads from the battery pack (Main Solenoid and Controller B-) before performing
any vehicle service.
4.11 SINGLE POINT BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM
Whe
n equipped, this is a single point watering system for maintaining a sufficient electrolyte level in the
batteries.
NOTICE: Do not operate this system on brand new batteries. Complete 4 to 5 charge cycles before using
the system.
System is to be used only after fully charging the batteries and batteries are warm.
The fill tube assembly which is used for adding water to the battery pack consists of a fill tube, one end having a filter
screen, the other having a female coupler and a rubber squeeze bulb.
Check the battery pack water level weekly by:
Inserting the fill tube filter end in an approved water supply.
Attaching the female coupler to the battery pack male coupler.
Squeeze the rubber ball until firm which indicates that filling is complete. Immediately disconnect the couplers
by depressing the push button on the female coupler. If the water supply is left connected after the filling
process is finished it could lead to an overfill.
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