Clean the Battery
NOTE: When you clean the battery, the mating circular
communication connector must remain attached to make sure
it has an environmental seal.
WARNING
The battery has a risk of high short circuit current.
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Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when
you work near the battery.
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Use tools that have insulated handles.
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Disconnect the charging source before you connect or
disconnect the battery terminals.
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Do not put tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
WARNING
Keep the battery in a dry, clean area away from
flammable materials, such as newspaper, trash, leaves,
or other debris.
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DO NOT use harsh chemicals, or powdered abrasives
to clean the battery.
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Clean the battery more frequently in coastal
environments that have sea salt spray.
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Use of a pressure washer is acceptable, but avoid direct
spray at cable connections and breather ports.
Battery Service
WARNING
This product can have risk of fire. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT OPEN BATTERY.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for all service
instructions. Do not disassemble the battery for inspection,
maintenance, or repair. All service must be done by an
Authorized Battery Service Dealer. For an Authorized Battery
Service Dealer near you, go to vanguardpower.com.
WARNING
Electrolytes from the battery can cause blindness and
burns. DO NOT use the battery if there is damage,
leakage or burns. DO NOT use the battery if you hear
unusual noises, see smoke, or smell odors. DO NOT use
the battery if the casing is cracked, gashed, bulging, or
warped.
Disposal and Recycling
Lithium-ion batteries must be collected and recycled
separately from other waste. Do not discard lithium-ion
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batteries as municipal waste. Contact an Authorized Battery
Service Dealer for disposal and recycling instructions.
Storage
Battery Storage
WARNING
Use and keep the battery in an area with good airflow,
away from sparks, open flames, or excessive heat.
WARNING
Keep the battery in a dry, clean area away from
flammable materials, such as newspaper, trash, leaves,
or other debris.
•
DO NOT use harsh chemicals, or powdered abrasives
to clean the battery.
•
Clean the battery more frequently in coastal
environments that have sea salt spray.
•
Use of a pressure washer is acceptable, but avoid direct
spray at cable connections and breather ports.
NOTICE Incorrect storage can cause battery damage,
permanent loss of battery capacity, or cause the battery to be
unserviceable. If a fully discharged battery is in storage, the
battery will become permanently unserviceable. Do not
exceed the storage temperature limits.
For storage up to 1 month, keep the equipment at the
recommended rage of -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F). For
storage up to 1 year, keep the equipment at the
recommended rage of -20°C to +25°C (-4°F to +77°F).
If you keep the equipment outside the recommended
temperature range, decrease battery performance will occur,
and result in lifecycle degradation.
NOTE: Long-term storage at temperatures less than 77°F
(25°C) is recommended.
Do not remove the battery or disconnect it from the
equipment.
Do not keep the battery in long-term storage with the battery
connected to the charger, or a reduction in battery cycle life
could occur.
When the battery is not used for more than one
month, charge or discharge it to a state of charge of 40-70%.
Troubleshooting
Make sure that the key is off and that the charger is
disconnected.
Make sure that the battery cable connections are clean and
connected.
Put the battery on the charger for a minimum of 24 hours, and
a maximum of 240 hours (10 days). This lets the battery do
cell balancing operations as possible.
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