Battery care tips
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instruction regarding safety and care of the battery. Some guidelines are:
Optimising the life of your battery:
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Choose the correct size battery for your system.
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House the battery in a suitable battery box if the battery is likely to be exposed to the weather.
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Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the battery electrolyte level does not fall below 12 mm (½”) above the surface of the battery plates.
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The use of de-ionised, distilled or rain water is recommended to top up the battery electrolyte level.
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Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible.
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Store spare batteries completely charged and recharge at regular intervals (every 8 weeks).
- Avoid subjecting batteries to temperature extremes < -10° C (14° F) or >50° C (120° F).