Tips for proper charging, storing and warranty coverage
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1. Tips from Doc Megawatt Save Time Trouble amp Money TO QUALIFY FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE You only need to visit http shoraipower eu PRIOR TO INSTALLATION and use our year make model finder to verify that you have purchased the correct Do I qualify for warranty coverage battery for your vehicle Use of an incorrect battery in your vehicle can be dangerous and will void any guarantee or warranty If your LFX battery is not recommended for your vehicle contact your seller to exchange it for the proper battery See the included User Manual for warranty details It s not hard to maintain your LFX properly CHARGE MAINTENANCE LFX Mal batteries should be recharged eo whenever voltage drops to 13 1 F volts or sooner If you have a vintage custom or off road vehicle which has NO draw on the battery when key is OFF then you should only need to charge your LFX battery once a year However most modern street bikes have a draw even when key is off to support clock computer alarms or other devices This draw will eventually drain the battery which is damaging and could void your warranty So if you are not riding twice a month then you should charge the battery every few weeks Smart lead acid chargers with automatic cutoff may be used for periodic charging but will NOT work as a tender maintainer and should be disconnected immediately after charge has finished Older lead cha2. eadlight on time before cranking depends on the temperature If starting at 40F 5C 30 seconds will help wake the battery and increase cranking performance If at OF 17C leave the lights on for 4 5 minutes before cranking The result will be a better Brrr Warm me up first crank and longer battery life If the engine fails to start on first crank that first crank has warmed the battery and the second attempt will be much stronger Other accessories that can be turned on before cranking can also be used for this purpose such as heated gear radio etc Insuring that the battery is fully charged after storage also improves first start performance in cold weather WATER CORROSION Avoid high pressure power washing grease around the battery case or constant exposure to water If Keep it sealed and greased WhoooHooo the battery may be occasionally Lai DOR PORER LPK1AA2 BS12 submerged we highly suggest em pig sag Bal O application of sealant to fill the horizontal seam between top and Sealant bottom of the battery case and that the 5 pin port be fully packed with dielectric grease dielectric grease is a good idea in any case to insure no pin corrosion Also heavy grease should be liberally applied to terminals for wet environments SHORT CIRCUIT Starter batteries of any type contain a large amount of energy During a short circuit ALL that energy is released in a matter of second
3. rgers without automatic shut off should never be used Improper charging is dangerous and will void your warranty A Shorai BMS Charger with Store Mode is highly recommended for anyone who rides less than twice a month Alternatively you may disconnect the negative cable from the battery for storage and charge once per year in that case LONG TERM STORAGE Cool storage is good for any type of battery You may remove the battery from vehicle for summer Stay cool in storage for a long long life storage and place in a cool dry location with terminals taped to avoid short circuit ideal is about 34F 1C so a refrigerator is great Avoid storage at temperatures below OF 18C or above 90F 32C whenever possible Any charging during storage should be performed at temperatures above freezing for best results If you want to keep the battery in the vehicle during storage but are uncertain when you ll ride next a Shorai BMS Charger connected in Store Mode is the best choice to maintain battery charge An hour before riding unplug the BMS charger and disconnect from wall power then reconnect and start Charge Mode to fully charge and balance the battery S COLD WEATHER STARTING Down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit 7C most users find that they can start normally on first crank If your headlight comes on at key ON it is good for the oo batteries to flow some current before cranking in cold weather The suggested h
4. s creating an extremely hot arc welder possibly causing fire or explosion You MUST be very careful at all times to avoid short Hot Dang Don t short the terminals circuit of the positive and negative terminals Do NOT wear jewelry on wrist or neck while handling batteries INSURE that when installed the positive and negative terminals are properly covered and insulated from the vehicle Do NOT use carbon fiber battery hold down units as carbon is an electrical conductor Be CAREFUL
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