DELO YTR4A-BS Micro-Fleece Battery Instruction Manual

DELO YTR4A-BS Micro-Fleece Battery

What’s included

1. Battery
2. Screws, nuts if applicable (not shown)
3. Instructions (not shown)

General information

Reading and keeping the instructions for use
These instructions apply exclusively to filled and sealed DELO AGM motorcycle batteries. They contain important information on operation, maintenance and handling. Read these instructions carefully, in particular the safety instructions, before installing
the battery. Not adhering to these instructions for use can lead to serious injury or damage to the battery or the motorcycle.
The instructions for use are based on the standards and regulations applicable in the European Union and reflect the current state of technology. If abroad, also observe country-specific guidelines and laws. Keep the instructions for use safe for future reference. If you pass the DELO AGM motorcycle battery to a third party, you must also include these instructions for use.

Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in these instructions for use, on the battery or on the packaging.

Safety

Intended use
With the purchase of the DELO AGM motorcycle battery, you have chosen a high- quality product for your vehicle. The battery that you have purchased is a pre-filled and sealed AGM battery with the highest requirements of the materials used. The battery distinguishes itself thanks to its very high starter power and large reserves of power with which to optimally supply your motorcycle. The battery is not a toy. Use the DELO AGM battery only as described in these instructions. Any other use is considered improper use and may result in material damage. Neither the manufacturer nor the supplier accept liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.

Safety instructions

WARNING!

Risk of explosion and fire!
Improper handling of the battery increases the risk of explosion and fire.

• Never expose the motorcycle battery to severe heat such as naked flames or similar phenomena.
• Keep it away from very hot surfaces, such as exhausts.
• Do not use the battery in an explosive atmosphere or in the proximity of highly flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• Avoid strong mechanical influences on the battery.
• Do not overcharge the battery, and be sure to use suitable chargers.
• Cannot be jump-started, e.g. bridging car to motorcycle.

WARNING!

Danger for children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities (e.g. partially disabled persons, elderly persons with reduced physical and mental abilities) or lack of experience and knowledge (e.g. older children)!

• Store the battery away from children.
• Maintenance may not be carried out by children.
• Keep small parts and packaging film away from children, as there is a danger of suffocation.

CAUTION!

Risk of short circuit!
Improper handling of the battery increases the risk of an electric shock. The battery has a splash guard (relevant against weathering and cleaning of the motorcycle). Under no circumstances may the battery be immersed in water.

• Never connect the terminals to metallic objects, as this may lead to an electric shock or short circuit.
• The terminals of the battery may not be soldered.
• Ensure the positive and negative terminals are connected correctly.
• Never touch the battery or its accessories with wet hands.
• Do not bend the connecting cables and do not lay them over sharp edges.
• Do not operate the battery if there is visible damage.
• Do not open the casing and do not make any changes to the battery or its accessories.

Risk of chemical burns!
The battery is pre-filled with battery acid and sealed at the factory. Do not open the battery under any circumstances. If the battery housing is damaged due to improper use, observe the following points:

• When working with defective AGM batteries, always use protective goggles, acid-resistant protective gloves, an apron and a face mask.
• After contact with the skin (or hair): remove/take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/take a shower.
• Upon contact with eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• Always consult a doctor.

IMPORTANT!

Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the battery can lead to damage to the battery.

• Do not open the battery, do not drill into it, and do not exert force on it.
• Protect the battery from violent mechanical impacts.
• Follow the safety instructions in the instructions for use for your motorcycle.
• Deep discharge of the battery leads to loss of capacity and can cause the battery to freeze at corresponding temperatures.

Initial start-up

Check the battery and the scope of delivery.

1.  Remove the battery and accessories from the packaging.
2.  Check whether the delivery is complete (see Section 1).
3.  Check whether the battery or the individual parts are damaged. Contact the manufacturer via the specified service address if they are.

5 | Use

Correct battery type

Always ensure that the battery you are installing is the correct type for your vehicle, and is recommended for your model by the vehicle manufacturer. You can generally do this by looking in your vehicle handbook or by checking the designation on your old battery (e.g. YTZ10S).
Prior to commissioning the battery, always check the following:

1.  Does the battery fit your vehicle? Are the dimensions correct (height x width x depth)?
2.  Are the positive and negative terminals in the right position?
3.  Does the battery have the correct voltage (V = volt)?
4.  Does the battery have the correct capacity (Ah = ampere-hours)?

Charging

IMPORTANT!

Risk of damage!
In spite of being factory pre-charged, the battery must always be 100% fully charged prior to installation. This must be carried out using a suitable motorcycle charger. Failure to do so will shorten the service life of your battery considerably and may damage the battery.

WARNING!

Risk of explosion and fire!

• Never use a car battery charger to charge your motorcycle battery. They supply a charging current that is too high and overcharge the comparatively small motorcycle battery, which can cause an explosion in the most extreme cases.
• Only use chargers that are specifically designed for AGM motorcycle batteries. The charging current must not be higher than 10% of the battery capacity (e.g. for a battery capacity of 10 Ah, a maximum charging current of 1 amp).
• Charging voltages of up to 14.8 V are no problem for DELO AGM batteries; the optimum
  The end-of-charge voltage is 14.7 V. Please also note the individual information provided on the top of the battery in this regard.
  After charging, firmly secure the battery in the clean battery compartment.

5.3 | Installation/removal

Before you remove the old battery, switch off all the electrical devices on your motorcycle. Disconnect the earth connection (–) first of all, then the positive terminal (+), and then remove the old battery.
After you have ensured that the DELO AGM battery corresponds to the features of the original battery, install the DELO battery
in the appropriate location. The battery cables are connected in reverse order – remove the sticker and connect the positive cable to the positive terminal (+) first of all, and then connect the earth cable (–) to the negative terminal. In this regard, be sure to use the terminal screws supplied. Prior to connection, clean the cable terminals of the battery cable with a wire brush (corroded terminals can cause the motorcycle’s electrical system to malfunction!) and then protect against corrosion with terminal grease. Do not use excessive force to tighten the screws, as this may distort the battery terminals and damage the battery.

Storage

Store the disused and removed battery in a cool, frost-free, dry and well- ventilated place, away from flammable, explosive or metallic objects. DELO AGM batteries should be charged at the latest when the voltage drops to 12.2 V. In this regard, automatic chargers are suitable for motorcycles that imitate the charging and discharging behaviour of a built-in motorcycle battery.

Maintenance

DELO AGM batteries have low self-discharge, and therefore do not necessarily have to be kept permanently on trickle charge when not in use on your motorcycle. Nevertheless, they lose capacity daily and must be recharged during longer periods of disuse. Therefore, removing the battery from the vehicle is recommended.
DELO AGM batteries should be charged at least every 4 weeks.
If the battery remains installed and connected, your motorcycle’s electrical system may drain the battery even sooner. Ensure, therefore, that no silent electrical devices are active (e.g. alarm system, clock) and that no leakage currents are draining the battery. Discharged AGM batteries can sulphate (crystallise) which can lead to a loss of performance or even complete destruction of the battery. As such, ensure that the battery is regularly charged with a charger that is suitable for motorcycle batteries. Nevertheless, if deep discharge (under 12 V) occurs in spite of these precautions, you should use a suitable automatic charger that is designed for motorcycle batteries and is able to adapt the charging current to the state of your battery. This type of charger delivers the somewhat higher initial voltage needed to recover a deeply discharged battery.
Do not open the battery under any circumstances. Do not top up with battery acid or distilled water. The battery is maintenance-free and, as described above, should only be charged at regular intervals.

Troubleshooting

In the event of a fault occurring, try to resolve it with the following measures first of all:

•   Please check whether the battery in the motorcycle has been drained by leakage current or a silent electrical device. Many modern motorcycles still use power even when switched off, e.g. for the alarm system, on-board diagnostics, USB adapter, etc. A quiescent current of 5 mA is not uncommon, but it adds up quickly over an extended idle time. Over 24 hours, 5 mA corresponds to

0.12 Ah, over seven days it corresponds to

0.84 Ah, and over one month it corresponds to 3.60 Ah.

•   Was the battery charged with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V and a maximum charging current according to the battery label (10% of the capacity)? A higher charging voltage or charging current than specified could have damaged the battery. Check the charge controller and/or its charger in this regard.

•   If the charging voltage was too low when charging the battery, it may not be sufficiently charged.

charging voltage or charging current is too high (possible causes e.g. incorrectly mounted battery terminal, defect on the voltage controller and/or the alternator).

•   Please see Section 5.2. Too high a charging voltage or charging current can damage the battery and even destroy it in extreme cases.

•   The battery may not then be used anymore.

The motorcycle can only be started with a great deal of effort.| It may be the case that the voltage is too low.

•   Check the battery’s charge level. The battery may be drained after a long idle time and due to connected electrical devices. Charge the battery with a suitable charger.

The outside temperatures are around or are below freezing point.

•   At temperatures around freezing point, the chemical process in the battery is slowed down and the maximum starting power is reduced. This can lead to starting difficulties in powerful single and twin-cylinder engines.

The battery won’t charge.| The battery may be deeply discharged and sulphated.

•   It may be possible to regenerate the battery with a charger that has a desulphation function. However, it should be noted that the battery has suffered irreparable damage as a result of the deep discharge, resulting in a loss of performance.

Warranty

Your DELO AGM battery comes with the usual two-year warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, use of the battery for anything other than the intended purpose, damage caused by an accident, or unauthorised or inexpert modification or repair, or changes to the technical specification. The warranty also does not cover damages caused by improper storage or maintenance.

Disposal

Packaging disposal
Please dispose of the packaging properly. Dispose of card and cardboard with the waste paper and dispose of plastic film with recyclables.

Disposing of the AGM battery
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with systems for separate collection of recyclables)

Batteries must not be put into domestic waste! Information about vehicle batteries according to the German Batteries Act (BattG) – valid for Germany

(If abroad, observe country-specific laws.)
Old motorcycle batteries can be returned by the end user, free of charge, to the supplier, at or near the supplier’s retail outlet, or to the mail order supplier’s distribution warehouse (batteries must not be sent through the mail due to the hazardous goods regulations). Some local authority collection points or recycling centers may charge for returns. Please enquire at your local collection point. End users who purchase a new motorcycle battery without returning an old one must pay a deposit of €7.50, incl. VAT, which will be refunded when an old battery is brought back. Our stated battery prices do not include this deposit. If the old motorcycle battery is returned to a different supplier (i.e. not the one to whom the deposit was paid), this supplier is required under Section 11 Para. 3 of the German Batteries Act (BattG), to issue written or electronic confirmation that the battery has been accepted without a refund of the deposit, if so requested by the end user. Dealers who sell motorcycle batteries via distance selling (internet, mail order, catalog sales etc.) are obliged to refund the deposit upon presentation of the written or electronic confirmation of return, provided such confirmation is not more than two weeks old at the time of presentation.

Note according to § 18 of the German Batteries Act – valid for Germany
The symbol showing a crossed-out wheelie bin means that: batteries must not be disposed of along with household waste.
If any of the following letters appear underneath this symbol (Pb: battery contains lead, Cd: battery contains cadmium, Hg: battery contains mercury), this means that the battery generally contains one of these metals, and therefore special regulations apply to its disposal.
Batteries must not be disposed of along with household waste. They may contain substances that are harmful to the environment and pose a health risk. Please return old batteries to us, or take them to your municipal recycling centre or battery dealer. The return is free of charge and required by law; regarding the return of vehicle batteries and possible associated costs in the event that the return does not take place with us, we cannot reimburse you. All old batteries will be reused. This enables valuable materials to be recycled and, at the same time, protects the environment and human health.

11 | Contact

If you have any questions about the product and/or these instructions, before using the product for the first time, please contact our Service Centre by e-mail at: service@louis.de. We will help you as quickly as possible. This is the best way to ensure that the product is used correctly.
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References

• moto.ch - Das Motorrad-Portal
• Moto.fr : Pièces détachées moto
• Moto usate e moto nuove. Forum e news su Moto.it
• Louis – Motorradbekleidung und -technik | Louis ?

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