Flooded Installation

Inspection & Handling
1. Do not allow batteries in your equipment to tip or operate at
a severe angle in any direction. This would allow the battery
electrolyte to push through the battery vent assembly.
2. Charge the batteries in your equipment in a
well-ventilated area.
3. Upon receipt of your equipment, examine the batteries for
signs of wetness or impact (which may indicate damage in
shipment or that the batteries were tipped beyond a
45° angle during transit).
4. If there is evidence of damage – notify Crown Battery or
the OEM supplier to make a damage report.
5. Charge the batteries before placing the batteries in service.
Simply connect the battery charger to your machine’s
charging port and allow it to run until it automatically
shuts off.
Operating Guidelines
Deep cycle batteries supply all the power used in EV, motive power
or RE system applications. One full cycle represents a full battery
recharge followed by a complete battery discharge (as specified by
the OEM). Battery life is usually measured in cycles – but in practical
terms, your batteries should work well for three years from the
beginning date of service.
However, battery maintenance and charging procedures will
either prolong or shorten battery life, depending upon how well
recommended practices are followed.
Other Factors That Affect Battery Life and Performance:
u Batteries are rated in ampere-hours (Ah) and are designed to perform
a specific workload within an established period of time. Increasing
either and/or both of these will over-discharge the batteries and result
in shortened life.
u Limit discharging the batteries beyond 1.75 volts per cell – or 1.125
specific gravity per cell. 1.75 volts per cell corresponds to end-point
voltages of 5.25 volts for 6-volt batteries, 7 volts for 8-volt batteries
and 10.5 volts for 12-volt batteries.
u Batteries should always be recharged immediately following a
complete discharge period. Never allow batteries to remain in a fully
discharged condition, otherwise permanent damage will result.
u If daily or routine equipment operation results in only partial discharges
(40% or less) and specific gravities are 1.225 or higher, recharging
may be deferred to the next day, providing the workload is not expected
to increase. Generally, user experience will determine the frequency of
charging service under these circumstances.
u Under normal circumstance the temperature of the battery electrolyte
must not exceed 110° F (43°C). If the battery is continuously operated
at or above this point the service life of the battery will be severely
diminished. Under normal conditions, battery electrolyte condition
should range from 60° to 100° F (15° to 38°C). After charging, the
battery should be allowed to cool-down or rest from 6 to 8 hours
before the next discharge cycle begins.
u If a battery is ever hot to the touch, allow it to cool to ambient
temperature before charging or discharging.
u Keep battery connectors and cabling in good condition. When
disconnecting the battery connector from the equipment, pull on the
connector – not the cable. Damage to the connectors and/or cables
will result in poor battery performance.