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Do not operate the battery or modify the installation unless you have read and understood this user manual. Pay particularly close attention to CAUTION and WARNING statements. Hardkorr recommends that the battery be installed by an appropriately qualified professional. DISCLAIMER While caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Hardkorr assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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• If the battery emits any unusual smells, appears to be atypically hot, shows signs of distortion or displays any other abnormality during operation or storage, discontinue use immediately and contact Hardkorr for assistance.
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY (CONT.) CAUTION The battery should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Nominal voltage 12.8V Capacity (C20) 200Ah Max series/parallel configurations 4S/6P Self-discharge <3% per month Cycle life 3000 cycles (100% DOD) / 6000 cycles (80% DOD) Normal charge voltage 14.4 ± 0.2V Discharge cut-off voltage 10.0V Max discharge current (constant)
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CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) PACK CONTENTS 200Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO₄ Battery...
SETUP AND STORAGE INSTALLATION Ensure that the area in which you will be performing installation of the battery is dry. Secure the battery firmly to the mounting surface, ensuring that no movement is possible even under significant force. You may install the battery in any orientation, including upside-down. Ensure that your proposed installation location will not cause the battery to be exposed to temperatures in excess of the maximums stipulated in the specifications table of this manual.
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SETUP AND STORAGE (CONT.) CONNECTION - GENERAL We recommend that no more than four cable lugs be connected directly to a battery terminal. If you do have more than 4 lugs, you should use a fuse block and negative busbar instead. Ensure the battery terminals are clean before connecting any cable lugs to them.
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6 x 200Ah 12.8V batteries in parallel gives a 1200Ah 12.8V system.
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4 x 200Ah 12.8V batteries in series gives a 200Ah 48V system.
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SETUP AND STORAGE (CONT.) STORAGE, SHIPPING AND DISPOSAL Ensure that the battery is stored in a dry, clean, shaded and well-ventilated environment, at a temperature range that does not exceed the maximum storage temperature stipulated in the specifications table in this manual. Where possible, endeavour to store the battery at around 40-50% state of charge.
CHARGING CHARGE METHODS Lithium batteries need to be charged slightly different to other batteries, to ensure they live a long life and provide maximum capacity. There are several charging devices you can utilise, but whichever device you choose, it must have a lithium charge profile. Suitable devices include DC-DC chargers, solar panels (with regulator) and AC (mains power) chargers.
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CHARGING (CONT.) CHARGE METHODS: SOLAR PANEL WITH REGULATOR 12V solar panels harness the energy of the sun to charge your battery. There are many solar panel options on the market, but they can be split into two main categories: fixed and portable. Fixed solar panels usually have a rigid metal frame.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Do I need a specific charger for my battery? A. Yes, you will need to ensure that the charging method that you choose is suitable for use with lithium batteries. Please refer to the “Charging” section of this manual for further details. Using a charging method other than those we stipulate may void your warranty.
We will also reimburse you for the shipping costs you incurred in sending the goods back to us. Any products that we choose to replace or refund become the property of Hardkorr. If we do not accept your claim, we will advise you of the reason and hold your product for collection.
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DISCONTINUED ITEMS Discontinued items that are still under warranty will be reviewed by Hardkorr. If a discontinued item is covered under warranty it may be replaced by an equivalent or superior item. If an equivalent item is not available Hardkorr will determine terms of resolution on a case-by-case basis.
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