Contents /Tools Required; Installation; Tips; Table 1: Shows Charge Voltage Ratings For Packs Connected In 1, 2, 3 Or 4 In Series - Valence RT User Manual

Float Charge

Table 1: Shows charge voltage ratings for packs connected in 1, 2, 3 or 4 in series.

Additionally, the U-Charge
continuously and 80 Amps peak, for up to 30 seconds. Drawing higher currents could cause
the batteries to disconnect themselves electrically from the load or may cause damage to the
battery pack.
When installing packs in a series, ensure that they are fully charged (or at least all the same state
of charge) prior to installation. This will enable the maximum capacity to be realized from your
pack.
4. C /T
ONTENTS OOLS
Model Included in this Package
Module
U1-12RTL 1
UI-12RT 1
U24-12RT 1
U27-12RT 1
Table 2: Contents and tools required

5. INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Remove all jewelry or other metallic objects from your hands and body
during the installation of the battery packs and peripherals.
Turn off power to the vehicle/device prior to installation of the batteries. Remove all other
batteries from the system prior to replacing them with the U-Charge

5.1 Tips

• Do not install the batteries above heat generating equipment.
• Ensure that all batteries are at same state of charge prior to connecting together.
Contact Valence Support for suggestions on how to perform this task.
• Use flexible insulated copper cables, (i.e. welding cable), or equivalent bus bar for serial
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®
RT power system is designed for discharge currents up to 30 Amps
R
EQUIRED
Mounting Hardware
1/4"-20 thread/
Terminal washer/
Spring washer
1/4"-20 thread/
Terminal washer/
Spring washe
M8*1.25-12 thread/
Terminal washer/
Spring washer
M8*1.25-12 thread/
Terminal washer/
Spring washer
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2 1
each
2 1
each
2 1
each
2 1
each
®
RT batteries.
Performance may vary depending on, but not limited to cell usage and application.
If cell is used outside specifications, performance will diminish. All specifications
are subject to change without notice. All information provided herein is believed,
but not guaranteed, to be current and accurate. Copyright © 2005-2008 Valence
Technology, Inc.
58.4 Volts
Wrench
required
7/16 inch
7/16 inch
13mm
13mm
Revision Date October 2008