Battery Care; Long-Term Storage - Currie tech IZIP EXPRESS Owner's Manual

Battery care and information
All batteries have a finite life cycle, and will eventually lose storage capacity below a useful level.
In order to keep your batteries running for as long as possible you should follow these care instruc-
tions closely.
• Avoid storing your batteries in extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold. Batteries are best
kept in a cool, dry place
• Lithium-Ion batteries do not have a "memory," and actually prefer frequent, partial discharge/
charge cycles rather than fewer full deep cycles.
• Your Express batteries have an effective life of about 600-700 full charge/discharge cycles.
Small "top off" charges count fractionally towards a single full cycle.
• Generally, as the batteries age they will lose about 13% of their total capacity per year. This will
manifest itself in a corresponding range decrease.
• Li-Ion batteries are recyclable at the end of their life; please dispose of your batteries according
to local laws.
Long-term battery storage
When storing your Express batteries for a long period of time (longer than two months):
• Charge the battery to about 50% (three indicator lights), then recharge every 60 days as needed
to maintain this level. Allowing your batteries to sit for longer than two months in a discharged
state could lead to permanent capacity loss.
• Ideally, batteries should be stored between 32° and 80° F. Avoid long periods of extreme heat
(104°F or higher)
• Store the batteries in dry, low-humidity conditions. Do not allow the battery to accumulate con-
densation such as dew, as this could cause shorting or corrosion.
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