Owner's Manual

A Proper Charging Is Crucial! Charge Before Initial use!
• It is very important that proper charging techniques be used when charging AGM batteries . AGM
batteries are designed for use with AGM battery chargers with a MAXIMUM output voltage of 2.4 volts per
cell(14.4vfor 12v batteries and 19 . 2v for 16v batteries) . AT NO TIME during charging should the battery be
subjected to more than 2.4 volts per cell. Voltage above this will cause the battery to " gas " and once
oxygen is vented it cannot be restored.
• Under-charg i ng AGM batteries is equally damaging to the ltte of the battery . Take special care to ensure
that the battery is properly charged before the initial use by verifying the open circuit voltage is above 2.1
volts per cell(12 . 6v for 12v batteries,14 . 7v for 14v batteries , and 16.8v for 16v batteries) . Improper
charging can cause damage that is permanent and WILL VOID THE WARRAN1Y tt you are unsure tt your
charger is AGM compatible, please contact XS Power Tech Support Department at 865-688-5953 , or
email us at [e-mail] for more details.
XS Power 12 - Volt AGM Batteries
• The XS Power 12-Volt AGM Performance battery is a six cell, sealed-valve regulated , lead-acid battery .
Sealed-valve regulated , lead - acid(VRLA) batteries are manufactured in two types, gel-cell and AGM(Ab-
sorbent Glass Mat) . The key difference is how the electrolyte is suspended between the lead plates. AGM
batteries such as the XS Power 12 - Volt AGM Performance Batteries, use a fibrous material to suspend all
liquid electrolyte against the plates. Even tt the case were ruptured, no acid would leak. In contrast , gel-cell
batteries suspend the electrolyte in a gel loon and are not necessarily leak proof.
AGM batteries are similar in chemical function to flooded and maintenance free batteries in that they
convert electrical energy into chemical reactions on the lead plates. AGM batteries differ in the amount of
electrolyte used . AGM batteries have substantially less electrolyte than a typical flooded or maintenance
free battery . Operating with less acid is possible in an AGM battery because each cell in the battery operates
on a slight positive air pressure . This air pressure allows for the water produced during discharge to
condensate and therefore recycle inside the battery . Hence almost no gasses escape the battery under
proper charging conditions . tt the battery were to be overcharged, the small amount of electrolytes could
be ' gassed " and vented by means of the safety valves from the battery . This is the main cause of
premature AGM battery failure and therefore should be avoided. The cells are compressed before insertion
into the case , which i ncreases performance and makes the battery extremely vibration resistant . The
reduced acid content of the battery allows for additional plates and therefore additional performance in an
AGM design . XS Power is using this unsurpassed technology to bring high performance to the 12-Volt
audio , motorcycle , marine , commercial and automotive markets .
W eight We ig ht
Dimension s: i nch
lb s.
kg s.
Le ng th
Wi dth 'Hei g ht
11 . 24 5. 10 6 .97 5 .14 3.3 8
13.69 6.21 7. 13
3. 03 6 .57
2 2.26 10 . 10 6 .50 6.93
4.92
35 . 27
16. 60 7.80 6.54 6.69
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Operating Temp.
77°F (25°C)
Charge Temp. Range
32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Discharge Temp. Range
5°F - 122°F (-15°C - 50°C)
CHARGE VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART
MAX
CA
Ah
Amps @ 3 2°F
C/20
800A 276 17 Ah
1000A 370 20Ah
2000A 641 32Ah
2600A 74 0 55Ah
•ex cluding term i na ls
Proper Charging is crucial to the life
of your XS Power battery . It is very
important that the temperature of the
battery remains cool wtth respect to
the charge voltage . The chart below
will help ensure proper charge voltage
with different ranges of temperature .
Temperature
32°F 10 °ci
50°F (10 ° C) 68°F (
2
D
0
C)
77°F (25 ° C)
86°F 1ao
0
ci
104°F (40 ° C)
Charge Voltage 15 . 30 15 . 00 14 . 80
14 . 70 14.50 14 . 30
Float Voltage 14.10 14.20 13.75
13 . 65 13 . 50 13 . 35
WARNING/SAFETY Precautions
Warning: Lead-acid batteries of all designs produce explosive gasses . Sparks of any kind could cause a
battery to explode.
Therefore:
• Never smoke when around a battery .
• Never weld or otherwise produce sparks around a battery .
• Do not allow tools or other metal objects to fall across the battery terminals- this will short circuit
the battery .
• Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when servicing a battery .
• Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns . II acid comes into contact with your skin flush with water
immediately . II acid comes in contact with your eyes , flush immediately with water for fifteen
minutes and seek medical help promptly .
• Neutralize acid spills with baking soda and water .
• Keep all batteries out of reach of children .
• California Proposition 65 Warning : Batteries , battery posts , terminals , and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds , and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer , birth defects , and reproductive harm . Wash hands after handling!
Caution :
A
A
Do not overcharge this battery . Use only a voltage limited automatic battery
charger set at 14.4VDC±.3VDC maximum.
This is a sealed battery. Do not attempt to remove the vent caps under the top
label.
~ Recycle used batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal law at an
_ __ .!!!.._ authorized recycling center. A
[I] Battery must be recycled!
Care of XS Power 12-V AGM Battery
DO NOT
OPEN VENT
VALVES !
• Charge voltage is notto exceed 14.4V total for extended periods of time . (5min. max)*
• The charger used MUST HAVE and automatic shut-off .
*Some AGM chargers may climb to a maximum voltage of 15 . 5VDC for a short period of time ( usually less than
5min .) but will resume charging at or near 14.4VDC± . 3VDC for the duration of the charge cycle. tt you are
unsure of your chargers capabilities, contact the manufacturer of the chargEl'
Exceeding 14.4VDC± . 3VDC will cause the battery to " gas " and once the oxygen is released from the
battery there is no way to restore ~- The results will be reduced capacity and battery life and those results
are permanent . This type of damage will cause the battery to show a proper open circuit voltage yet will not
accept a charge and will become excessively hot during charging . Damage of this nature will void the
warranty . Therefore ensure that your battery charger will not exceed 14 . 4VDC ± . 3VDC at any time during
the charging cycle . For ease of use , we recommend recharging the battery with an XS Power lntelliCHARG -
ER p/n 1005 , as it is a totally automatic 3 stage microprocessor controlled battery charger with float
charging capability . This battery charger prevents overcharging, maintains proper performance and can be
left on the battery indefinitely during non-use periods .
It is very important to NEVER USE a charger designed for flooded 12V batteries , not even once with a XS
Power 12V AGM battery . Furthermore, we recommend that the battery be disconnected from the rest of
the vehicle 's electrical system during charging .
" Off Season " Maintenance
All lead-acid batteries , both flooded and AGM designs are subject to sett-discharging and this
se~-discharge rate is very much affected by ambient temperature in which the batteries are stored. Higher
ambient temperatures will discharge the battery faster. Cool storage for batteries is the best. When voltage
is lower than 12 . 6V or storing time is longer than 6 months, the battery must be recharged as described in
the Performance Curve diagram to the left .
- v-
-ctmnt
(Figure 1. 0)
Performance Curve
Bulk Charge Stage
C onstant CllTI!ft
Cla;eStrt: ll me 8-
Absorption Charge Stage
(Equation)
Roat Charge Stage
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1
I 11 e TN 3 / 9 1 / -l X s p O \t\l ER COM 1 8 8 8 4 X s p ~I'.