Owner's Manual

It is very important that proper charging techniques be used when charging AGM batteries. AGM
batteries are designed for use with AGM batter
y chargers with a MAXIMUM output voltage of 2.4 volts per
cell(14.4v
for 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-charging AGM batteries is equally damaging to the life of the battery. Take special care to ensure
that the batte
ry is properly charged before the initial use by verifying the open curcuit 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 WARRANTY. If you are unsure if 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.
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 if the case were
ruptured, no acid would leak. In contrast, gel-cell
batteries suspend the electrolyte in a gel fo
rm and are not necessarily leakproof.
AGM
batteries are similar in chemical function to flooded and maintenance free batteries in that they
conver
t 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
f
ree 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. If 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
p
remature AGM battery failure and therefore should be avoided. The cells are compressed before insertion
into
the case, which increases performance and makes the battery extremely vibration resistant. The
reduced acid content of the batte
ry allows for additional plates and therefore additional per formance 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.
XS
Power 12-Volt AGM Batteries
Proper Charging Is Crucial! Charge Before Initial use!WARNING/SAFETY Precautions
Caution:
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.
Battery must be recycled!
Care of XS Power 12-V AGM Battery
Charge voltage is not to exceed 14.4V total for extended periods of time.(5min. max)*
The charger used MUST HAVE an 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. If you are
unsure of your chargers capabilities, contact the manufacturer of the charger
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 it. 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 IntelliCHARG-
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 self-discharging and this
self-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 Preformance Curve diagram to the left.
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. If acid comes into contact with your skin flush with
water
immediately. If acid comes in contact with your eyes, flush immediately with water for fifteen
minutes and seek medical help promtly.
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 Califor
nia to cause
cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling!
Performance Curve
(Figure 1.0)
Bulk Charge Stage
Time Elapse
Absorbtion Charge StageFloat Charge Stage
Volts Per Cell
Constant CurrentConstant Voltage
Amperage
(Equation)
Voltage
Current
Charge Start Charge Complete
*6 Volt
17Ah
17Ah
20Ah
32Ah
43Ah
55Ah
113Ah
127Ah
D375
D545
D680
D925
D975
D1200
D2700
D3100
11.5
11.24
13.69
22.26
28.50
35.30
69.88
78.30
5.22
5.1
6.21
10.1
12.95
16
31.7
35.5
7.87
6.97
7.13
6.50
7.83
7.80
12.09
12.99
3.03
3.39
3.03
6.93
5.30
6.54
6.65
6.81
5.28
5.15
6.57
4.92
6.67
6.69
8.31
8.43
800A
800A
1000A
2000A
2100A
2600A
4300A
5000A
300
276
370
640
32AhD950 21.78 9.88 6.50 5.30 6.70 2000A 503
46Ah*D6V-38 15.21 6.9 5.75 4.50 6.13 630A 700
604
740
66Ah
66Ah
D5100
D5100R
43.20
43.20
19.6
19.6
9.02
9.02
5.43
5.43
8.19
8.19
3100A
3100A
872
872
80Ah
96Ah
86Ah
D3400
D2400
D6500
49.97
59.52
53.81
22.67
27
24.41
10.24
10.24
10.24
11.80
6.65
6.65
7.20
7.20
8.31
6.80
3300A
3500A
3900A
1150
80AhD3400R 49.97 22.67 6.65 7.20 3300A 1150
1200
1100
1300
1565
760 62Ah
74Ah
D4700
D4800
41.19
48.20
19.14
21.87
9.48
10.94
6.93
6.93
7.48
7.48
2900A
3000A 950
D4900 100Ah63.80 28.94 13.89 6.93 7.48 4000A 1250
D7500 140Ah99.80 45.27 12.99 6.81 10.75 6000A 1700
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
CHARGE VOL
TAGE REFERENCE CHART
Proper Charging is crucial to the life
of your XS Power battery. It is very
important that the temperature of
the
battery remains cool with respect to
the charge voltage. The chart below
will help ensure proper charge
voltage
with different ranges of temperature.
Nominal Operating Temp.
Charge Temp. Range
Discharge Temp. Range
77
0
F (25
0
C)
32
0
F - 104
0
F (0
0
C - 40
0
C)
5
0
F - 122
0
F (-15
0
C - 50
0
C)
Temperature
Charge Voltage
Float Voltage
32
0
F
(0
0
C)
15.30
14.10
50
0
F
(10
0
C)
15.00
14.20
68
0
F
(20
0
C)
14.80
13.75
77
0
F
(25
0
C)
14.70
13.65
86
0
F
(30
0
C)
14.50
13.50
104
0
F
(40
0
C)
14.30
13.35