SunXtender Technical Manual

Document No. 6-0100 Rev. H
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Company Background ……………………………………………………………………………..5
1.2 Overview of Sun Xtender
® 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 Sun Xtender
® versus Flooded Batteries ……………………………………………………….. 10
3.2 Sun Xtender
® versus Gel Batteries …………………………………………………………….. 11
3.3 Sun Xtender
® 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………... 20
5.6 Deep Discharge Recovery ……………………………………………………………………….. 21
5.7 Servicing ………………………………………………………….………………………………… 21
5.8 Cleaning ………………………….………………………………………………………………….23
5.9 Recycling …………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Chapter 6 - Application Guide
6.1 Load Calculations …………………………………………………………………………………. 24
6.2 Days of Autonomy ………………………………………………………………………………….25
6.3 Temperature Considerations …………………………………………………………………….. 25
6.4 Battery Sizing ……………………………………………………………………………………….26
Chapter 7 - Safety Information
7.1 Release of Ignitable Gases ……………………………………………………………………... 27
7.2 Acid Exposure …………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
7.3 Shorting of Terminals …………………………………………………………………………….. 27
7.4 Thermal Runaway ………………………………………………………………………………… 27
Appendix A – Glossary
Appendix B – Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix C – Charts and Graphs