Guide

TROJAN BATTERY
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TROJAN BATTERY
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05 How to Maximize the Performance of your
Trojan Battery
î Follow all the procedures in this User’s Guide for proper installation, maintenance and storage.
î Do not discharge your battery more than 80%. This safety factor will eliminate the chance of over-
discharging and damaging your battery.
î If you have any questions or concerns about battery care, please contact Trojan Battery
Company’s technical support engineers at 800-423-6569 Ext. 3045 or [phone] before a
problem develops.
06 What to Expect from your Trojan Battery
î A new deep-cycle battery will not deliver its full rated capacity. This is normal and should be expected
as it takes time for a deep-cycle battery to reach maximum performance or peak capacity.
î Trojan’s batteries take between 50 – 100 cycles to work up to providing 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 the battery life will be reduced.
î The life of a battery is dicult to predict, as it will vary with application, frequency of usage and
level of maintenance.
Temperature versus Capacity
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% Capacity
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