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7. STORAGE AND SHIPPING
A fully charged OnePack can be safely stored in climate-controlled conditions for up to one year (12 months) while in
storage mode. It is recommended that the battery state of charge is checked every 4-6 months. Temperatures exceed-
ing 77ºF (25ºC) will cause the battery to self-discharge faster and will require more frequent checks.
The following tips will help ensure that your batteries emerge from storage in good condition:
î Never put the battery into prolonged storage if the state of charge is below 30%.
î Prior to long-term storage of the battery, fully charge the battery. Storing a discharged battery can result
in permanent damage or decreased run time.
î Store in a cool and dry location, protected from the elements.
î Place the battery in storage mode to eliminate potential parasitic loads that may discharge the battery.
When batteries are taken out of storage, they should be given an initial charge prior to use as outlined in
Section 6: “Charging.”
A battery at 0% state of charge may interfere with the operation of battery chargers with voltage-sensing protection
and prevent the charge cycle from starting. If the battery is at 0% state of charge and will not charge, use the
following steps to recover the battery:
î Plug in the charger and connect it to the battery.
î Power on the battery using the ON/OFF Power Switch following the procedure in Section 4.8: “Battery Start-Up.”
Note that the battery will not turn on using the dashboard push button accessory.
î The battery will remain powered on for 5 minutes to allow for the charging cycle to begin. If it does not
begin, verify power to the charger and the connection to the battery and repeat this process.
î Depending on the battery voltage, it may be necessary to repeat these steps until regular charging resumes.
6.8 OTHER CHARGING INFORMATION
î Chargers which utilize an automatic desulfation or equalization mode are not recommended.
î Depending upon the initial state of charge and the size of the load, even small quiescent loads such as motor
controllers and on-board chargers can fully discharge batteries in as little as a few days. For instance, a 25mA
load amounts to 0.6Ah discharge per day. Be sure to understand the quiescent loads in your application and set an
appropriate charging interval. If the batteries will not be used for extended periods of time, turn them off.
î It is not recommended to use power outlets controlled by switches, peak shaving controllers or that rely solely on
non-continuous power sources such as solar or wind generation to charge batteries. Interruption of the charge
cycle may prevent the battery from reaching full state of charge or prolong charging times.
IF YOU SHIP THIS BATTERY, YOU MUST COMPLY WITH STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LITHIUM BATTERIES. YOU MUST UTILIZE A QUALIFIED
SHIPPING AGENT PROPERLY CERTIFIED FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (“HAZMAT”) SHIPMENTS.
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