DURACELL UM-DRB100LFP-R3 100Ah 12.8V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery User Guide

DURACELL UM-DRB100LFP-R3 100Ah 12.8V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery User Guide

Product Details

A. Positive (+) Battery Terminal
B. Negative (- Battery Terminal
C. 12mm M8 Bolt (1 each per terminal)
D. 1.4mm Locking Washer (1 each per terminal)
E. 4mm Flat Washer (1 each per terminal)

IMPORTANT NOTE
In the text of this manual, you may find references fo the chemisiy oftis battery using the initials “LFP”. Please note that all instances of “LFP are refering to your Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.

Safety Information

 This section contains important safety information. Before using the product, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the product, and all appropriate sections of this guide. The product contains no user- serviceable parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Burns. Do Not Open, Crush, Heat Above 55°C / 131°F or Incinerate. Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
a) Read allinstructions and cautions carefully before instaling or using to avoid personal injury or damage.
b) When unboxing the battery, firstcheck it carefully to make sure that there is no damage o the battery.
c) Ifyou notice any defects please contact Customer Service at 800-300-1857 immediately.
d) Charging and discharging the battery generates heat and requires proper air flow. Use in a ventiated area and ensure adequate clearance around the battery.

CAUTIONS
a) Do notimmerse the battery n war.
b) Keep the battery in a cool dry place when storing. Storage temperature = -6°C (23°F) —45°C (113°F)
c) If seasonally stored in a space which wil fall below -5°C (23°F), it is recommended to discharge the battery down to 60 — 80% charge (do not fully discharge the batery) and disconnect the batery from any external systern. )-Donotuse-or leave the battery ata high-lemperature-or hear fire-or heat Othenise, it6an-overheal, and battery-perormance-
d) Do not reverse the positve and negative terminal connections.
e) Do not shortcircuit the battery terminals. It may cause serious damage to the battery.
f) Do not ransportor store the battery together with metal objects
g) Do not drop, hit or shock the battery.
h) Do ot pierce the battery case with a nai o other sharp objects
i) Do notuse the battery in a location where statc electriity andior magnetic fields are present, Othenwise, the interal safely protections may prevent the battery rom functoning.
K) Do not connect the battery n series or in parallel with any other type or size of battery.
l) Do ot overload the battery.
m) For the most effcient charging, use a charger designed for LFP batteries.
n) Recharge the batery wihin 12 hours after use.
o) Ifthe batteryis punciured and the elecirolyte gets nto your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Instead, inse the eyes with clean water, and immediately seek medical attention.
p) Ifthe battery gives off a strange odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, o in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately stop charging and/or using the battery and remove i from the connected charger or vehicie
q) In case the batery teminals are dirty or oxdized, clean the terminals with a cry cloth before use. Otherwise, poor performance may occur due to inadequate contact wih the terminals
r) Tape battery terminals to insulate them before disposing

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

a) Do not connect battery terminals around flammable materials o iuids during nstaiation.
b) The battery should be installed in a well-ventilated area, and not in direct sunlight.
c) When fastening battery terminals, do not use excessive force, or the terminals could be damaged.
d) Clean the surface of battery with a dry coth. Don’tuse il or solvents to clean; t may damage the battry. e) Please make sure that the positive (+) & negaiive (-) polarites are correctly connected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This battery must NOT be installed into a vehicle as an engine starting battery.

Battery Usage and Maintenance

• Charging current shouid be less than maximum charge curtent lsted (see Product Specifications on Page 4 for detals). The battery will stop charging ifthe current s higher than the fimi.
• Discharging current shouid be less than maximum discharge current listed (see Product Specifications on Page 4 for detals).
• The battery will stop delvering power ifthe current i higher than the fmit.
• The battery should be charged or discharged within the charge and discharge temperature range isted (see Product Specifications on Page 4 for detals) ‘The battery should be stored with the storage temperature range (see Product Specifications on Page 4 for details) listed to ensure longer cycle ife.
• Store the battery with a partial or full charge to ensure longer cycle lfe. “The battery can be over-discharged if left in sorage for extended periods in a fully depleted state. In order to prevent over-discharging, the battery should be periodically charged at least once per year, even it has not been in use.
• After the battery is discharged, recharge the battery as soon as possible.
• Do not use any solvents to clean the battery case.
• In the unikely event of a battery fre, s a dry powder fie extinguisher or sand to extinguish. DO NOT USE WATER TO ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A BATTERY FIRE.

Fully Charge the Battery Before Installing
Your battery must be fully charged before installing or storing it. The battery arrives only partially charged to comply with transportation regulations. Keep all packing materials in case you need to ship the battery, as they have been specially designed for the safe transport of this type of battery.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• AC outlet and AC Battery Charger – sold separately (see “Types Of AC Chargers” below). OR
• Solar Panel and MPPT Charge Controller -sold separately. (Please consult your solar battery charger’s user manual for approximate charge times and allow sufficient time for your battery to receive a full charge before installation into your vehicle or other application.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please be sure to connect the RED POSITIVE (+) battery charger clamp to the RED POSITIVE (+) terminal on your battery, and the BLACK NEGATIVE (-) charger clamp to the BLACK NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal. Reversing these connections (known as “reverse polarity”) may result in failed charging and/or damage to your battery .

CAUTION: Fully charge your battery before using or storing it. The battery arrives only partially charged to comply with transportation regulations.Keep packaging in case you need to ship the battery, as it is designed for the safe transportation of this type of battery.

Charging your battery from an AC charger:

1. Connect your charger’s RED (+) clamp to the bolt on the RED (+) battery terminal BLACK (-) battery terminal.
   

2. Plug your AC battery charger* into an AC outlet. Note: See “Types OF AC Chargers” at right. Typical connection shown. Your own configuration may vary according to the model of your charger.
   

Charging your battery from a solar panel

1. Connest your solar charge controller’s RED (+) clamp to the bolt on the RED (+) battery terminal and the BLACK (-) clamp to the bolt on the BLACK (-) battery terminal.
   

2. Plug your solar charge controller to your solar panel.
   Note: Typical connection shown. Your own configuration may vary according to the model(s) of your solar panel and solar charge controller.
   **

MPORTANT NOTE
This batery is compatible with solar panels rated 600 Walts and below. Please be sure 1ouse an MPPT solar charge controller when connecting solar panels to the battery.

Connectin your Battery
Please follow the steps below to properly connect your battery cable to the battery terminals.

TOOLS NEEDED:
Torque meter. The proper torque specification for the bolt-and-washer assembly shown below is 12 NM / .5 foot-pounds.

1. Loosen the M8 Bolt, remove the Locking Washer and Flat Washer from the Battery Terminal. Set those pieces aside.
   

2. Align the eyelet of your Battery Cable with the hole in the Battery Terminal, then reinstall the Locking Washer and Flat Washer in the order shown above. (See Battery Cable Wire Gauge Guide on.
   

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please be sure to reinstall the bolt and washers in the exact order shown at left for a safe and secure connection.
• tis citical to ensure that your cables are properly connected in srict accordance with the guidance in this manal. Improper connection may cause a ‘reverse polariy’ fault and damage the battery and void your warranty
• your battery is not detected by your charger, please replace the battery s itis damaged or end ofIfe.
• Ifyour battery temperature is 65°C or above, twil enter potecion mode and wil ot charge. Please allow the battery to cool down before trying to charge again

Connecting Additional Batteries
Refer to the diagrams below to connect your battery to additional batteries for added run time. For best results, please be sure that all batteries are fully charged before connecting together. You may connect up to a maximum total of 4 batteries using the connection methods shown below.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
DO NOT connect your Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery to a standard Lead Acid (SLA/AGM). The differing voltages may damage one or both batteries and void your warranty. It is safe to connect this battery to another LFP battery, or to a Lithium-lon (Li lon) battery using the options below. Before connecting your batteries, please consult your vehicle and/or device user manuals to determine which option below will best suit your application.

Option 1: Parallel connection

Option 2: Series connection

Reference

Battery Cable Wire Gauge Guide
Please consult the guide below to determine the right length and wire gauge for your battery installation. Generally, the longer the cable, the thicker the wire gauge required. The maximum recommended battery cable length is 23 feet (7 meters).

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Charger will not detect or charge the battery

What it means
The battery may be in a protection mode due to low or high temperature

What to do
Allow the battery temperature to warm or cool to within the operating temperature range (see Product Specifications below for details),

Frequently Asked Questions

. Can use this battery to start my car, truck or boat engine?

“This battery is NOT designed with the cold crank current output needed to be an effective engine starting battery. This battery is designed to be a long lasting, reliable energy storage device.

Is it better to wire the batteries in parallel or series? The only reason

to wire multiple batteries in series is to increase the voltage output to meet the requirements of your system.

“This 12V battery can be combined with other lihium bateries i series to achieve 24V (2 bateries i series) or 48V (4 batteries i series). Do not connect more than 4 batteries together in parallel or series.

How long will this battery last?

Itis designed to last 3000-5000 charge cycles maintaining 80% of ' energy capacity. Under normal use conditions, this means your battery will provide 10 or more years of service

Can the battery be mounted in any position?

Yes, this battery is fully sealed and can be mounted in any position.

Can the battery get wet?

Yes, this battery’s housing has an IP6S5 rating which will protect from dirt, dust, and temporary exposure to water. Do not submerge the battery in water.

Will cold weather damage the battery?

This battery is rated for safe storage at temperatures between -5°(23 °F) - 45°(113 °F). It can be used in cold temperatures down to -20°( °F), but i cannot be recharged in temperatures below 0° (32 °F). Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may damage the cells and reduce your battery’s functional lfe.

Product Specifications

Battery Specifications

Chemistry Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Capacily 100Ah (+-1)
Voltage 128 Vde
Energy 128 KWh
Charging voltage 146202V
Cydle Iife 23,000 (100%DOD) / 26,000 (80%DOD)
Max continuous charge current 50A
Max continuous discharge current 100A

Warranty

Contacting Customer Support
If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding your Duracell product, ree technical support s availabl. Cal or email while you have access to your Duracell product.

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• Name, address and telephone number
• Name of the Duracell product
• Make and model of any items or devices that you are using with the Duracell product
• Symptoms of the problem(s) and what led to them
• Dated recelpt, screenshot copy of original order confirnation of registration confirmation

Technical Support s available by telephone:
U.S. and Canada 800-300-1857 Outside of the US/Canada: 805-437-7765 Witen inguires should be directed to: Batery-Biz Inc.; Duracell Product Inquiry 1380 Flynn Road, Camarill, CA 93012, USA
Email inquiries may be sent to: info@DuracellPower.com

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Accessories

Maximize your battery performance, minimize your charging times.
The right charger makes all the difference when it comes to maintaining your LFP battery. We recommend the use of a battery charger that is specifically designed for the Lithium-Iron Phosphate chemistry for the most rapid and reliable charging.

• Duracell Battery Charger/Maintainers provide an ideal economical support system for your battery. Available in a variety of power levels to suit your charging needs, these universal chargers work with both standard Sealed Lead-Acid batteries and Lithium batteries.

Additional Duracell battery charger features include:

• Maintenance charging allows you to keep your battery safely charged between uses — 16X great for stored batteries or vehicles used only periodically or seasonally
• Multi-stage charging ensures optimal battery performance without overcharging Sampleshown (Avalale mocs may vary)
• Selects the correct charging voltage for your battery
• IP65 weatherproof construction is ideal for outdoor use
• Select models are wall mountable with the integrated mounting holes (hardware included)

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