Technical Manual

Table Of Contents

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Company Background ……………………………………………………………………………. 5

1.2 Overview of Lifeline

® AGM Technology ……………………………………………………….. 5

1.3 About this Manual ………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Chapter 2 - Battery Construction

2.1 Component Description ………………………………………………………………………….. 6

2.2 Battery with Cut Away View ……………………………………………………………………… 8

2.3 Terminal Types ……………………………………………………………………………………. 9

Chapter 3 - Technology Comparison

3.1 Lifeline

® versus Flooded Batteries ……………………………………………………………… 10

3.2 Lifeline

® versus Gel Batteries …………………………………………………………………… 11

3.3 Lifeline

® versus other AGM Batteries ………………………………………………………….. 12

Chapter 4 - Battery Specifications

4.1 Battery Models …………………………………………………………………………………….. 13

4.2 Terminals …………………………………………………………………………………………… 13

4.3 Handles …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13

4.4 Definition of Ratings ………………………………………………………………………………. 13

4.5 Temperature Range ………………………………………………………………………………. 13

4.6 UL Recognition ……………………………………………………………………………………. 13

4.7 Shipping Classification …………………………………………………………………………… 13

Chapter 5 - Commissioning and Servicing Instructions

5.1 Storing ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 14

5.2 Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14

5.3 Discharging ………………………………………………………………………………………… 18

5.4 Charging ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 19

5.5 Conditioning ………………………………………………………………………………………... 21

5.6 Deep Discharge Recovery ……………………………………………………………………….. 22

5.7 Capacity Testing ……………………………………………………………………………………23

5.8 Temperature Considerations …………….……………….……………………………………… 23

5.9 Servicing …………………………………….……………………………………………………… 24

5.10 Recycling …………………………………….…………………………………………………… 25

Chapter 6 - Safety Information

6.1 Release of Ignitable Gases ………………………………………………………………………. 26

6.2 Acid Exposure ………………………………………………………………………………………26

6.3 Shorting of Terminals …………………………………………………………………………….. 26

6.4 Thermal Runaway …………………………….…………………………………………………… 26

Appendix A – Glossary

Appendix B – Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix C – Charts and Graphs