Trojan Battery User Guide

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USER’S GUIDE
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07 What to Expect from your Trojan Battery
î A new deep-cycle battery will not immediately deliver its full rated capacity. This is normal and
should be expected since it takes time for a deep-cycle battery to reach maximum performance or
peak capacity.
î Trojan’s deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries will reach rated capacity in less than 10 cycles.
î Trojan’s deep-cycle ooded batteries take between 50 – 100 cycles to achieve full, peak capacity.
î When operating batteries at temperatures below 80°F (27°C), they will deliver less than the rated
capacity. For example at 0°F (-18°C) the battery will deliver 50% of its capacity and at 80°F (27°C) it
will deliver 100% of its capacity.
î When operating batteries at temperatures above 80°F (27°C), they will deliver more than the rated
capacity but battery life will be reduced.
î The life of a battery is dicult to predict and will vary by application, frequency of usage and
level of maintenance.
Capacity vs. Temperature
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Percent of Available Capacity
Temperature (F)
Temperature (C)
Note: Typical behavior at 5-Hr rate.