Thank you for choosing your Century EverRide Powersports battery and the peace of mind that comes with Australia’s & New Zealand’s oldest and most recognised battery manufacturer & supplier. Century EverRide Powersports batteries are designed to deliver superior power and performance in a range of applications.
1. Battery Health & Safety Batteries contain hazardous materials and produce explosive gasses during operation and care should be taken when handling or working with batteries. Please consider the following steps when handling new or used batteries. Storage: Batteries should be stored upright in a clean, cool and dry place away from children, direct heat, water and sources of ignition.
2. Battery Activation Prior to installation your battery will need to be activated and a supplementary charge applied. If the battery is not fully charged prior to installation the performance and overall life of the battery may be impacted. Never activate the battery on the vehicle as acid electrolyte spillage can cause serious damage.
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2.1.3 Place electrolyte container, sealed top of the cells down, into the filler ports of the battery and push down to break the seals. Ensure the electrolyte container is kept in an upright position during this process. 2.1.4 Ensure electrolyte container completely empties.
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2.2 Low Maintenance Batteries (Dry Charged Flooded) 2.2.1. Remove sealing tube (red cap) and discard. Do NOT put this cap back on after the battery has been filled with electrolyte. 2.2.2. Remove filling plugs located on battery top. And connect transparent exhaust pipe to the battery exhaust nozzle.
2.2.8. During initial charging, check to see if electrolyte level has fallen. If yes, fill with electrolyte to UPPER FILL level and charge for another hour at the same rate as above. Note: This is the last time electrolyte should be added. When topping up electrolyte levels when the battery is in service, demineralised or de-ionised water should be used.
Avoid connecting in reverse polarity as this can lead to damage to the battery and vehicles electrical system. Apply a small coating of high temperature grease to the posts and terminal cables. 4. Battery Charging If the battery falls below 12.6V, recharge the battery using a suitable charger with a current equal to 10-20% of the batteries Ah rating.
Wipe away any fluids and or dirt from the surface of the battery and ensure battery terminals are clean, dry and free of corrosion. Charging using Century Smart Chargers Charge at a current setting equal to 10-20% of the battery’s Ah rating ensuring the AGM/Flooded battery type mode is selected.
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