Storage Preparation
Outboard and battery storage preparation is important:
• To protect the battery from discharge during the storage period.
• To prevent the battery from going beyond the temperature ranges. Refer
to Battery Storage, Usage, and Charging Temperature Ranges.
• To verify that the storage area does not expose the battery or outboard to
moisture.
The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare the outboard
for prolonged storage (two months or longer).
IMPORTANT:Extended storage periods of one year or longer without using the
battery will result in a permanent loss of capacity of the battery.
During any period of storage, the battery must maintain a state of charge above
30 percent. If the battery is stored at a depleted SOC (less than 5%) for a
period of 30 days, this is detrimental to the battery and is considered abusive.
The battery monitoring system (BMS) monitors storage and charging practices.
Mercury Marine requests this data when a battery is submitted for a warranty
claim. Abusive storage practices can cause the battery warranty claim to be
rejected.
• For periods of storage less than six months ‑ charge the battery prior to
placing it in storage.
• For periods of storage beyond six months ‑ charge the battery every six
months.
• Store the battery in a dry well ventilated space, on cement or ceramic tile,
away from flammables.
Avator Battery Storage
1.
Review the Safety Instructions in the Battery section before storing the
battery.
2.
Remove the battery from the outboard. Refer to Battery Removal.
3.
Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery.
IMPORTANT:Battery terminals must be clean and free of corrosion.
4.
Dedicate a Lithium‑ion battery only storage area.
NOTE:The service life of the battery can be prolonged by avoiding exposure
to direct sunlight and high ambient temperatures.
a. Keep the ambient room temperature stable, between 0–25 ºC (32–77
ºF).
NOTICE
Damage can result to a battery exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F). Always keep the battery away from heat sources. Do not store
flammable objects near the battery.
b. Remove any direct heat sources from the designated storage area.
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