DURABOOST DBL20HL Lithium Ion Battery Instruction Manual

DURABOOST DBL20HL Lithium Ion Battery

FEATURES

WARNING

• DO NOT use with battery chargers that produce a charge voltage over 14.9V
• DO NOT charge the battery with chargers that are equipped with an Automatic “desulfation mode”.
• DO NOT immerse the battery in water.
• DO NOT use or store the battery near sources of sparks, fire, or heat.
• DO NOT reverse the positive (+) or negative (-) terminals.
• DO NOT short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metal objects to the positive ( +) and negative (-) terminals.
• DO NOT puncture or damage the battery case.
• DO NOT strike, throw, or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
• DO NOT directly solder connections to the battery terminals.
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble, open, or modify the battery in any way.
• DO NOT use the battery in combination with primary batteries (such as dry cell batteries) or batteries of different capacities, types, technology, or brand.
• DO NOT use more than one battery in parallel or in series.
• DO NOT use the battery if it gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored, deformed, or appears abnormal in any way. If the battery is in use or being recharged, remove it from the device or charger immediately and discontinue use.
• DO NOT press the indicator button for longer than a few seconds.
• DO NOT dispose of the battery before completely discharging it.
• Make sure battery terminals are properly installed and tightened. Loose connections may cause damage to the battery and vehicle.
• The battery cranking power will be diminished at or below -5°C(23° F).
• Keep out of reach of Children and Pets.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

Before installing the battery complete the following electrical inspections, to verify the proper operation of your vehicle’s charging system.

Vehicle Charging Voltage Check

Use a manufacturer-approved voltage tester to check the vehicle’s charging voltage, by following the below steps:

1. Connect the vehicle’s RED wire to the battery’s POSITIVE terminal, then the vehicle’s BLACK wire connects to the NEGATIVE terminal. Now start the vehicle.
2. Connect the voltage tester to the vehicle’s wires, a RED wire connects to POSITIVE, and the BLACK wire connects to NEGATIVE. The tester should indicate the battery has an open circuit voltage.
3. Disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal, the tester will now indicate the vehicle charging voltage. Increase the vehicle RPMs 2000 and check voltage. Then increase vehicle RPMs to 5000 and check the charging voltage again. A charging voltage between 14.0V~14.9V is acceptable.

NOTE:

• If the charging voltage is below 14.0V, the lithium battery can not fully charge.
• If the charge voltage is over 14.9V, the battery will be damaged and bodily/property damage can occur. DO NOT install lithium batteries in malfunctioning charging systems.
• Vehicle Drain Current Check Turn off the engine, connect the multimeter (milliamperes mode) to the battery’s negative terminal and the vehicle’s negative wire in series, then check the vehicle drain current in milliamperes mode.
• A drain current of less than 1 mA, is acceptable.
• A drain current between 1 mA-3mA, can cause the lithium battery to be over-discharged. Check battery voltage monthly and maintain if necessary.
• DO NOT install a lithium battery in a vehicle with a drain current greater than 3mA.

BAT TERY PREPARATION

• Check the lithium battery voltage with a voltage tester before installing it. If the voltage is less than 12.8V, charge the battery according to, the charging section STEP 3.
• Remove the original lead acid battery from the vehicle, NEGATIVE terminal first, to avoid a short circuit.
• Compare original battery TO lithium battery.
• Confirm the battery terminal locations, to ensure the old battery and new battery are the same.
• Check battery dimensions, length, width, and height.
• Add the provided foam spacer to the battery, to
• Ensure the best possible battery fitment.

CHARGING

• Only use battery chargers designed for use with 12v lithium-ion batteries, and that has an output voltage between 14.0~14.9V.

• DO NOT use battery chargers that are equipped with desulfation modes.
  WARNING! Charging a lithium-ion battery using a charger with a “desulfation mode”, will damage the battery and could cause bodily harm.

• Always remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.

• Connect the charger’s RED wire to the battery’s POSITIVE terminal, then the charger’s BLACK wire connects to the NEGATIVE terminal. Now activate the charger.

• After charging, leave the battery for 1 to 2 hours before checking the battery voltage. If the voltage is less than 12.8V, the battery requires additional charging.

NOTE:
If the battery becomes too hot to touch, stop charging the battery. Allow the battery to cool before you resume charging the battery.

INSTALLATION SECTION

• CLEAN the battery wires and terminals with a wire brush to remove any corrosive oxidation.
• PLACE the new lithium battery in the battery tray.
• CONNECT the positive cable first, then connect the negative cable to prevent sparks.
• CONNECT TERMINALS
  • Positive red cable from ignition to Positive Post.
  • Negative black cable from engine or chassis to Negative Post.

STORAGE SECTION

• The battery should be stored at 20%~100% charge.
• The battery should be stored in a clean, dry, and Ventilated environment (-20~40’C/-4~104’F), not in contact with any corrosive substances, and away from sparks, heat, and fire.
• The battery should be charged completely within the first 90 days, then charge once every 180 days when in storage.

TRANSPORTATION SECTION

• The battery should ONLY be transported with a charge below 70%. (For air shipments the battery MUST be below a 30%charge and all air shipping IA TA regulations must be followed).
• The battery should be secured with insulation and shockproof material, to avoid damage from sudden jolts and impacts.
• The battery should be handled with care when loading and unloading during transport. Do not throw the battery and avoid collisions.
• Do not transport the battery together with flammables, explosive objects, or sharp metal goods.

MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, when the vehicle is in storage or used infrequently.
• Use a maintainer or charger, designed for lithium-ion batteries, to maintain the battery between rides.
• If the battery is not in use for longer periods of time, check the voltage to ensure it’s at or above 12.8 Volts. If the voltage is lower than 12.8V recharge as described in Section 3 of the instructions.
• Keep battery wires and terminals clean and securely fastened.
• NEVER attempt to open the battery. Doing so will result in bodily harm and property damage.

BMS FEATURES

• The Intelligent Battery Management System (BMS) provides overcharge protection for the battery.
• If the charge voltage exceeds 15.3V(+/-0.1V), the battery will go into Overcharge Protection Mode.

OTHER

• COMOTO bears no liabilities for problems caused by not properly reading and following the above instructions.
• For any questions, please contact the retailer you purchased the battery from.

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