User Guide

TROJAN BATTERY

4.3.Cleaning

Check the battery for cleanliness at regular intervals and keep terminals and connectors free of corrosion.

Terminal corrosion may adversely aect the performance of the battery and present a safety hazard.

î For ooded batteries, check that all vent caps are secured properly on the battery.

î Clean the top of the battery, terminals, and connections with a cloth or non-metallic brush, and a

solution of baking soda and water comprised of 1 cup of baking soda to 1 gallon of water

(60 ml of baking soda per liter of water). Do not allow cleaning solution to get inside the battery.

î Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.

î Apply a thin coat of terminal protector spray which can be purchased through your local battery dealer.

î Keep the area around batteries clean and dry.

5 Charging & Equalizing

5 .1.  Initial Charging

Due to the potential for self-discharge during shipping and storage, batteries should be given a full

charge prior to rst use. See the next section for details on proper charging.

5.2. Normal Charging

Proper charging is imperative to maximize battery performance. Both under- or over-charging batteries

can signicantly reduce the life of the battery. Most chargers are automatic and pre-programmed, while

others are manual and allow the user to set the voltage and current values.

î Charge only in well-ventilated areas.

î Batteries should be fully charged after each use. “Use” is dened as 30 minutes or more of runtime.

î Before charging, make sure the charger is set to the appropriate program for deep cycle ooded/

wet, AGM, or gel batteries.

î Charging time will vary depending on battery size, charger output, and depth of discharge.

î Lead-acid batteries do not have a memory eect and should not be fully discharged prior to charging.

î Temperature compensated charging is desirable for all batteries, but should always be used

with AGM and gel batteries. Temperature compensation coecients raise the voltage/cell for

temperatures below 77°F (25°C), and lower the voltage/cell for temperatures above 77°F (25°C).

î Never charge a frozen battery.

î Avoid charging at temperatures above 122°F (50°C).