Battery Orientation; Battery Bank Connections; Battery Enviroment - US BATTERY US1800 XC2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION

2.4 BATTERY ORIENTATION

Flooded lead acid batteries must be oriented upright at all times due to the liquid elec-
trolyte. Tipping of the battery more than 15 degrees may result in electrolyte spilling
from the vent caps. Battery spills are not covered by warranty.
AGM batteries can be oriented in any direction except upside down. If AGMs are to be
oriented on their side, it is preferable that they rest on the short side.

2.5 BATTERY BANK CONNECTIONS

You can increase the voltage and/or capacity depending on how your batteries are
connected:
TABLE 3
SERIES PARALLEL
To increase voltage
To increase capacity without
without increasing
increasing voltage
capacity
Two US2200s, 6Vs
Two US2200s, 6Vs rated at
rated at 232AH each 232AH each connected in
parallel
connected in series
System Voltage: 12V
System Voltage: 6V
System Capacity:
System Capacity: 464AH
232AH
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SERIES/PARALLEL
Note: Maximum of 3 parallel
strings
To increase both voltage and
capacity
Four US2200s, 6Vs rated at
232AH connected in
series/parallel
System Voltage: 12V
System Capacity: 464AH
2.6 BATTERY ENVIRONMENT
● Ventilation
Flooded lead acid batteries release small amounts of gas during usage, primarily
during charging. AGMs also release gas during charging, but at a highly reduced
rate. Due to the release of flammable gases, it is critical that batteries are
charged in a well ventilated area. For guidance concerning ventilation
requirements, contact US battery or your local battery dealer.
● Environment
Batteries should always be installed or stored in a clean, cool, and dry place.
Keep water, oil, and dirt away from the batteries. If these materials are allowed to
accumulate on the batteries, current leakage can occur resulting in self-discharge
and possible short-circuits. For the same reason, relative humidity should be kept
below 90%.
● Temperature
The recommended operating temperature range for US Battery flooded deep
cycle batteries is 0ºF to 120ºF(-18ºC to 49ºC). The recommended operating
temperature range for US Battery AGMs is -4ºF to 122ºF (-20ºC to 50ºC).
Temperature plays a major role in battery usage. Hot batteries will deliver more
capacity, but with diminished cycle life. Cold batteries deliver less capacity and
are harder to charge. The use of a calibrated temperature probe is highly
recommended for flooded batteries. A temperature probe is required to be used
with AGMs in order to qualify for the warranty. Temperature vari-
ations between cells can also have a negative effect on battery
capacity and life. Avoid restricting airflow by placing the batteries
at least 0.50" (12.7mm) apart.
HYDROMETERS:
DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY(SG) OF
A FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY. KNOWING THE SG OF
A BATTERY ENABLES USERS TO FIGURE OUT THE
BATTERIES' STATE OF CHARGE (SOC)"TABLE 8" ON PAGE 39.
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