Owner's Manual

A Proper Charging Is Crucial! Charge Before Initial use!
• tt is verf important that proper charging techniques be used when charging AGM batteries. AGM
batteries are designed for use with AGM battery chargers v~th a MAXIMUM output vottage of 2.4 voHs per
cell(14.4v tor 12v batteries and 19.2v for 16v batteries). AT NO TIME curing charging sl1ould tt1e battery be
subjected to more tt1an 2.4 votts per cell. Vottage above this will cause H1e battery to "gas' and once
oxygen is vented it cannot be restored. ·
•
Under-charging AGM batteries is equally damaging to 1t1e life of tl1e battery. Take special care to ensure
that the battery is properly charged before tt1e initial use 'Jy verifying the open circuit voltage is above 2.'
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 WARRAN1Y If you are unsure tl your
charger is AGM compatible. please contact XS Power Tech Support Department at 865-688-5953, or
email us at [e-mail] tor more details.
XS Power 12-Volt AGM Batteries
• 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(Absorbent Glass Mat). TI1e key drference is how the electrolyte is suspended between tl1e lead
plates. AGM batteries such as the XS Power 12-Vott AGM Performance Batteries. use a fibrous material to
suspend all liquid elechulyte against tl1e plates. Even rr the case were rupUJred, no ac1d would leak. In
contrd>i. gel-cell batteries suspend the electrolyte in a gel form and are not necessarily leak proof.
AGM batte1ies are similar in chemical function to flooded and maintenance free battmies in that tl1ey
convert electrical energy into chemical reactions on the lead plates. AGM batteries differ in the amount ot
electrolyte used. AGM batteries have substantially less electrol}1e than a typical flooded or maintenance
free battery . Operating witt1less acid is possible in an AGM battery oecause eacli cell in tl1e battery operates
on a slight positive air pressure. This air pressure allows tor 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 "uassed" and verrted by means of tl1e safety valves from tl1e battery. This is the rnain cause o:
premature AGM battery failure and tlJerefore sllould be avoided . The cells are compressed before inserMn
into the case. which increases performance and makes thr: battery extremely vibrabon resistant. The
reduced acid content of the battery allows for additional plates and therefore additional performance in an
AGM design . XS Power is using U1is unsurpassed technology to bring high performance to the '2-Voh
audio. motorcycle , marine, commercial and automotive markets .
Model
Weight Weight
Dimensio ns. i nch
Number
lbs . kjjs .
Length
Width
'Height
PS240A
11 .01
5.
00
6. 97
5 .1 4
3. 38
PS320A 15.42
7.00 7. 13 3. 03 6. 57
PS550A
23 . 54 10 . 70
6.50
6. 93
4. 92
PS725A
33 .26
15.10
7. 80
6.54
6.
69
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Ope r ating Temp .
77°F (25°C)
Charge T emp. Range 32°F - 1 04 °F (0°C - 40°C)
Discha r ge Temp . Range
5"F · 1 22°F ( -15"C · 50"C)
CHARGE VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART
MAX
[A
Ah
Amps
@ 32°F
C/20
BOOA
240
14Ah
1DOOA 320 20Ah
2000A 550
28Ah
2600A 7 25 44Ah
* excluding terminals
Proper t;harging is crucial to the !ife
of your XS Power batt e ry. It is ve ry
important that tl1e te mper a ture of the
battery remains coo : whh respect to
the charge vonage. The chart below
will help en s ure prop er charge voltag e
wtth diff e rent ranges of temperature .
Temperature
32 °F (O "Cl 50°F i10 ° C)
68oF i20" C)
77°F i25'' C) 86°F t30"C ) 1 04°F [' 10"C)
Charge Voltage 15.30 15 . 00
14 . 80 14.70 14.50 14.30
Float Vo ~ age
14.10
14 . 20 1375 13.65 13 . 50 13 . 35
WARNING/SAFETY Precautions
Warning: Lead-acid battenes of all designs produce explosive gasses . Spali<s of any kind could cause a
battery to explode.
Therefore:
• Never smoke when around a battery.
• Never weld or otherwise produce spali<s 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 wtth your skin flush with water
immediately. If acid comes in contact wrth your eyes , flush immediately wrth water for fifteen
minutes and seek medical help promptly.
• 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 Califomia to cause
cancer . birth defects. and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handl in g!
Caution:
A
A
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 . A
Ill Battery must be recycled'
Care of XS Power 12-V AGM Battery
DO NOT
OPEN VENT
VALVES!
• Charge vo~age is not to exceed 14.4V total for extended periods ot time . (5min. max)*
• The ct1ar~;er used MUST H.I\VE and automatic shut-off.
*Some AGM chargers may climb to a maximum vonage of 15 . 5VDC tor a short period of time[usually less than
Smin.) but wi!lresurne charging al or near 14.4VDC ± .3VDC for :lit: dumtion ot 1t1e cl1~.r(J\1 cyc :e. If you are
unsure ot your chargers capabilities, contact the manufacturer of the cha'ger
Exceeding 14/VDC:': . 3VDC will cause the battery to ·gas" and once the ol\ygen is released fmm the
battery there is no way ~J restore rt. The resuhs will be reduced capacity and battery lne and those results
are permanent. This type ot damage 1\~11 cause tl1e battery to show a proper open circuit vottage yet will not
accept a charge and will become excessively hot during charging . Damage of this nabJre will vmo the
warranty. Therefore ensure that your battery charger will not exceed 14.4VDC.±.3VDC at any time during
tl1e charging cycle. For ease of use. we recommend recharging the battery with an XS Power
lntelliCHARGER p/n 1 005. as it is a totally automatic 3 stage microprocessor controlled battery charger
with float charging capability . This battery charger prevents overcharging, maintains proper perfonnance
and can be lett on the battery indefinitely during non-use periods.
It is very importdnt to NEVE R USE a charger designed :or flooded 12V batteries, not even once with a XS
Power 1 'N AGM baHery. Furthermore, we recommend that the battery be disconnected from the rest of
the vehicle's electrical system during charging.
"Off Season " Maintenance
A. ll lead - acid batteries. botl1 flooded and AGM designs are subject to se~-discharging and tl1is
self - discharge rate is very much affected by ambient temperature in which tl1e batteries are stored . Higher
ambient temperatures will discharge the battery faster. Cool storage for batteries is tim best. When voltage
is lower than 12.6V or storing time is longer than 6 montl1s. the battery must be recharged as described in
the Performance Curve diagram to tl1e left
Performance Curve
Ab so rption C harge Stage
(ECJ!alioo)
Aoat Charge Stag e
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