rebelcell START Li-Ion Starter Battery for Outboard Engines User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- rebelcell
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rebelcell START Li-Ion Starter Battery for Outboard Engines
User Manual: For safe operation, please review the user manual completely before use and retain for future reference.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Rebelcell Start, the lithium-ion battery that has been engineered for use as a starter battery for outboards up to 200 Hp.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Your Rebelcell li-ion battery (hereafter battery) has been engineered with a safe and long user life in mind. It is important to thoroughly review this instruction and follow the safety precautions. Not doing so may invalidate the warranty and result in the malfunctioning of your battery and further damage.
- Always use cables of sufficient thickness with M5 tongue connectors to safely connect your outboard engine (hereafter outboard) to the battery for safe use.
- Avoid direct contact of your hands with both battery terminals: danger of electric shock!
- Avoid reversing the + and – battery terminals when connecting the battery. This can lead to irreversible damage to your battery!
- Only use isolated tools when installing your battery. And keep metal objects, such as jewelry, away from the battery.
- Fix your battery (e.g. with fixation bands) on a vibration free surface to ensure that sliding is impossible. Also ensure that your battery is placed in a waterproof battery container and/or on a elevation to ensure that the battery is never partly or fully in the water on the bottom of your boat. Water damage is explicitly excluded from the warranty.
- When used outside the permitted standards (e.g. high load) your battery will automatically turn off. No power will be available until the battery can operate within these standards.
- Avoid damaging the battery by dropping it. In case of external damage do not use your battery but have Rebelcell check for proper and safe operation.
- Place the battery in the coolest environment possible. Do not expose the battery to sources of direct heat such as (open) fire, heating or exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Long-term use in high temperatures (> 40 °C) has a negative influence on service life. At a temperature of 55 °C, the battery will shut itself down until a normal operating temperature is reached.
- The battery is classified as dangerous goods for transportation purposes (ADR Class 9). Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on our website for more information.
- Your battery may only be opened by Rebelcell for repairs.
Guidelines for Use
Your battery has been designed for use as a starter battery for outboards up to 200 Hp only. It is NOT suitable to start other machinery or equipment (such as cars, caravans, RVs, tractors, etc.). It is also NOT suitable as a power supply for marine electronics, depth sounders, lighting, etc. You always need to connect such equipment to a separate battery.
Installation
Voltage Indicator: The battery features a voltage indicator on the top of the battery that is activated by pressing the black button. Regularly check the voltage before use and charge the battery with the battery charger if the voltage is below 11.5V. Turn the voltage indicator off when the battery is not in use to prevent unintended discharge of the battery.
- Your battery is equipped with screw battery terminals in size M5. Remove the protective caps on the battery terminals before use and fully charge the battery with the 14.6V3A battery charger (the battery is not fully charged yet due to transport and storage requirements).
- Connect your outboard cables (with M5 tongue connectors) to the battery terminals and securely tighten the bolts with a Phillips screwdriver: improperly fixed terminals can be dangerous and generate heat, which can lead to dangerous situations and damage to your outboard and battery.
Use
The Start can deliver a starter pulse current of 300A (5s at -12 °C) to 470A
(5s at 15 °C). Thanks to the high starter current (also at cold temperatures)
and low self-discharge (< 5% per month) the Start is the ideal starter battery
for all seasons for outboards up to 200 Hp.
Charging
Via the outboard alternator
After you start your outboard the battery is recharged via the outboard
alternator. The voltage regulator in your alternator will charge the battery
with the suitable charge current and voltage
(normal output voltage ~14.4V). The charge current is automatically reduced as
the battery is nearly charged and will stop charging when battery is full. If
the regulator does not function properly your battery can be damaged. Any
damages due to a malfunction of the voltage regulator will void the warranty.
Via the Battery Charger: If the battery is deep discharged (voltage lower than 11.5V), for instance after an extended period of not using your outboard, you need to charge it with the Rebelcell 14.6V3A battery charger. Failure to charge the battery with the charger and instead charging with the alternator can damage your battery due to a high alternator charge current. Read the warnings on the battery charger before use and follow the instructions. Connect the battery charger by connecting the red (+) and black (-) crocodile clamps of the battery charger to the (+) and (-) M5 screw terminals of the battery. Connect the power cord to the AC-outlet and charging will commence. The charger LEDs indicate the charging status and the charger will automatic- ally stop charging when the battery is fully charged. Unplug the power cord before disconnecting the charging cables from the battery. If you use a different charger the warranty is void if damage occurs. The batteries cannot be charged at temperatures below 0 °C.
Storage
When the battery is not in use for extended periods of time we recommend to
charge it to ~ 12.5V and disconnect it from your outboard to prevent
accidental discharge. Keep the battery in a dry location (above 0 °C) and turn
the voltage indicator off.
BMS and safety
The BMS protects your battery and contributes to a long service life.
Functions of the BMS are protection against deep discharge, overcharge, too
high or too low temperatures, high currents and cell balancing. When certain
safety thresholds are exceeded, the battery will shutdown as a precaution and
will turn itself on when the battery operates within specification. If this
does not happen automatically you need to disconnect your outboard in order to
reset the battery. After a few minutes you can reconnect your equipment. The
activation of the BMS may seem like a failure, but it is not. If it occurs
repeatedly this can indicate a malfunction of a component in your electrical
system or overheating of the battery. If this happens contact your electrician
to check your electrical system.
Warranty
Your battery has a standard 2-year warranty from the date of purchase. Other components (e.g., charger, accessories) carry a 1-year warranty. Refer to our general terms and conditions for detailed warranty conditions. Please retain and store your purchase receipt as it is required for warranty claims.
Technical Specifications
- Electronics & BMS: Charging profile
- Max. alternator charging current: Charge temperature
- Discharge temperature: Storage temperature
- Integrated cell balancing: Temperature protection
- High voltage protection: Low voltage protection
- Maximum discharge protection: State of charge indicator
| Model | Start |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Voltage | 10.0V ~ 14.6V (12.8V nominal) |
| Capacity (C1-C20) | 12Ah |
| Self-discharge | < 3% per month |
| Nominal energy | 153 Wh |
| Max starter current – 5 s pulse Cycle life (#charges) @100%DoD | 470A (at 15 |
°C) / 300A (at -12 °C)
~1000
Dimensions| 150x87x130mm
Weight| ~ 1.5 kg
Energy density| ~ 100 Wh/kg
Electronics & BMS|
Charging profile| Charger:
14.6V max 10A, CC/CV
Outboard alternator:
14.4V – 14.6V max 75A
Max. alternator charging current| 75A
Charge temperature| 0 ~ 45 °C
Discharge temperature| -20 ~ 55 °C
Storage temperature| -20 ~ 45 °C
Integrated cell balancing| yes
Temperature protection| yes
High voltage protection| yes
Low voltage protection| yes
Maximum discharge protection| yes
State of charge indicator| yes
Protection & Certification|
Security class (IEC 529)| IP54
Certification| CE, FCC, UN38.3
Warranty| 2 years
References
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