Preparing the System for Use
2-10 Venue 50 – Basic User Manual
Direction 5446729-100 English
Rev. 7
Battery (continued)
CAUTION
• Long term (3 months or more) storage of battery pack:
• Store the battery in a temperature range between -5°C
(23°F) and 50°C (122°F)
• Upon receipt of the Venue 50 and before first time
usage, it is highly recommended that the customer
performs one full discharge/charge cycle. If the battery
has not been used for 2 months or more, the customer
is recommended to perform one full discharge/charge
cycle. It is also recommended to store the battery in a
shady and cool area with FCC (full current capacity).
• One full discharge/charge cycle process:
1. Full discharge of battery to let the Venue 50
automatically shut down.
2. Charge the Venue 50 to 100% FCC (full current
capacity).
3. Discharge of Venue 50 for complete shut down
(takes one hour for discharge).
• When storing batteries for more than 6 months, charge
the batteries at least once every 6 months to prevent
leakage and deterioration in performance.
• Use only GE approved batteries.