IONIC SP-12V4AH-S8 User manual

Made in CHINA –US Patent number 9412994
LithiumHub
Customer service at
[phone]
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125 Tate Rd., Norris, SC 29667

SP-12V4AH-S8 STARTER BATTERY (500CA-300CCA)
STARTER BATTERY
Manual
SP-12V9AH-S8 STARTER BATTERY (720CA-400CCA)
SP-12V30AH-S8 STARTER BATTERY (1220CA-900CCA)

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Table of Contents
Page 4. Important Notes
Page 6. Starter Features
Page 8. Starter Battery Instruction
Page 9. Red Ionic Batteries APP
Page 10. General Information
Page 12. Battery Installation
Page 13. Technical Specifications
Page 16. Preventative Maintenance
Page 18. Warranty
Page 20. Warnings
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PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR IONIC STARTER BATTERY. SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REVIEW ALL CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THIS PRODUCT AND IN THIS MANUAL.
FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE AND CHARGE EVERY SIX (6)MONTHS FOR OPTIMAL
PERFORMANCE.
YOUR IONIC STARTER BATTERY IS FITTED WITH BUILT-IN SAFETY PROTECTIONS VIA AN INTEGRATED BATTERY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS). THESE SAFETY PROTECTIONS MONITOR AND CONTROL THE UNIT. HOWEVER,
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BMS CIRCUITRY CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE BATTERY IS SHORTED OR EXPOSED TO A
REVERSE POLARITY SITUATION.
PER IATA AND DOT INSTRUCTIONS, LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE TO BE SHIPPED AND TRANSPORTED AT 30% STATE
OF CHARGE OR LESS. THE LI-ION BATTERY MUST BE TRANSPORTED IN ITS ORIGINAL OR EǪUIVALENT PACKAGE
AND IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. IF THE BATTERY IS NOT INSTALLED IN EǪUIPMENT, IT MUST BE TRANSPORTED
IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OR EǪUIVALENT. BATTERIES ARE TESTED ACCORDING TO UN HANDBOOK OF TESTS
AND CRITERIA, PART III, SUB SECTION 38.3 (ST/SG/AC. 10/11/REV.5). FOR TRANSPORT, THE BATTERIES ARE
CATEGORY UN3480, CLASS 9, PACKAGING GROUP II.
WARNING! DO NOT use this product near or in the presence of propane tanks,
natural gas or any other explosive fumes where electric sparks could cause ignition.
Also follow instructions and caution markings on engine and listed in vehicle manual to
reduce risk of battery explosion.
Important Notes
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Thank You
Thank You for choosing IONIC
Lithium-ion Starter batteries.
IONIC batteries are a high
quality, light weight, powerful,
durable and portable power
starter battery solution.
Performance and safety are
paramount in this innovative
product. Our goal is to provide
the ultimate power starter
battery with the highest
performance and complete
reliability for long term use.
We designed the IONIC
Starter Battery to offer the
best value in the industry.
Thank you again for choosing
LITHIUMHUB!
Starting power wherever you
need it! ™
“LITHIUMHUB is working to enhance current and future
lithium-ion battery technology to reduce the present
limitations and in doing so, offer products to consumers
that outperform and are safer than those currently on the
market” ~Martin Koebler
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Starter Features
LITHIUMHUBBMS
LithiumHub’ s battery management
system (BMS) is inside each battery
case and uses high power MOSFETs
to turn OFF or ON the power from
the terminals instead of using bulky
solenoids. This allows for compact,
faster power switching with higher
solid-state reliability. LithiumHub’s
patent awarded MOSFET
configuration also allows for
enhance controls and protections
including reverse polarity, and
overheating protection.
Lithium Advantage
The obvious advantages are weight
savings, higher cycles and low self-
discharge rate versus old lead acid
technology. In addition, lithium-
ion Starter batteries do not require
ventilation like lead-acid batteries
as they do not vent explosive gasses
under normal use. Our batteries are
designed to replace flooded, AGM
and gel cell Lead-acid batteries
ǪualityEngineering
LithiumHub’ s innovation laboratory
prides itself on the design and
construction of its batteries using
the highest quality components in all
phases of design and construction.
The LithiumHub built-in intelligent
components guarantee the safety
and quality of each LithiumHub
product. Quad terminal configuration
and the ability to be mounted in
any direction making installation a
snap.
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Battery
Power Status
Short press the Function Button to
display Battery Status Level.
Battery Level LOW - Low
Battery Level MID - Medium
Battery Level FUL –Full
To monitor the power percentage, use
the “Red Ionic Batteries” App.
Emergency
Start Function
The starter battery has a built- in Start
function that can be activated either by
long pressing the start button or with
the “Ionic Red Battery” app. Please start
engine right away when activated.
Low
Maintenance
No water to add and no acid to spill,
Lithiumhub Starter Batteries are ultra
low maintenance. Our batteries can be
installed in any orientation (upright or
sideways) due to no fluid in the
battery that could spill if the battery
is placed on its side or at an angle.
Great for Sports applications such as
Side by Sides, UTVs, ATVs, personal
watercraft, lawn mowers, commercial
mowers and more.
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To Active the Starter Battery long press the Start Button on top of the Starter Battery or by tapping the Start Button in the
“Ionic Red Batteries” APP. When activating by long pressing the start button, the LED lights will start blinking rapidly,
indicating the engine is ready to start. When activating by the APP, open the APP, “Ionic Red Batteries”, and tap on the
circular “Start” button. The circular button will turn green indicating the engine is ready to start.
Once Activated, the Starter Battery will stay active until a discharge voltage of 13.6V is reached. The Starter Battery will stay
ON until the battery is fully discharged at ~10V and disconnects itself automatically from the vehicle battery system when the
battery voltage drops below 13.6V, keeping the Emergency Starter at full charge and preventing the Emergency Start from
discharging. An engine start attempt can be made during any time when the unit is active.
Any time a charging system is charging, such as from vehicle alternator the Starter Battery will turn ON to receive a charge.
The Emergency Starter disconnects itself automatically from the vehicle battery system when the battery voltage drops below
13.6V, keeping the Starter Battery at full charge and to prevent the it from discharging. If Starter Battery not used for 3
months, Bluetooth activations is not possible and would need to be reactivated by manually long press on the unit or with a
charging system.
Starter Battery Instructions
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•Charge level can be checked on the Starter Battery by short pressing
the Function Button.
•Exact charge level can be checked with the Ionic Red Batteries APP via
Bluetooth. (Download Ionic Red Batteries APP from either Apple Store
or Play Store. Turn on the APP and check if the APP connects to the
Starter Battery by pressing the ON and OFF icon button.)
•Long press the Function Button to turn on the Starter Battery to start
your engine.

When the time comes to
start your engine, open the
APP, “Ionic Red Batteries”.
Simply tap the circular
button on the APP to turn
ON the unit to start your
engine. The circular button
will turn green which will
allow you to start your
engine. The LED lights on
the Starter Battery will start
blinking rapidly, indicating
the Starter Battery is active
and ready to start the
engine. To turn OFF the
unit tap the circular push
button on the APP again.
The Starter Battery will stay active until a discharge voltage of 13.6V is reached. When activating the unit, tap the circular button
on the APP, the Starter Battery will stay ON until it is fully discharged at ~10V. An engine start attempt can be made during any
time when the unit is active. Any time a charging system is charging, such as from vehicle alternator, the Starter Battery will turn
ON to receive a charge. The Starter Battery disconnects itself automatically when the battery voltage drops below 13.6V, keeping
it at a full charge and to prevent it from discharging. If the Starter Battery is not used for 3 months, Bluetooth activations is not
possible and would need to be reactivated by manually long pressing the button on the Battery itself or with a charging system.
“Red Ionic Batteries” APP
Using Your APP Starter Feature
Basic Info Page
Push Button for the
Emergency Start
Tap The Button
To Turn On
Or
To Turn Off
Starter Battery Dashboard
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General Information
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Starter versus Deep Cycle batteries?
Starter batteries have high current cells and a Battery Management System(BMS) designed to handle the higher current required to
start a vehicle or engine. Starter batteries deliver a large amount of current for only a short time and are not designed to be extended
range energy storage devices. Deep Cycle Batteries have cells and a BMS designed for energy storage which requires a lower current,
but they have a high capacity for a much longer run time. Also, “Starter” batteries use lithium-ion cells that have the ability to be fully
charged and discharged and have long life with 100% Depth of Discharge (DOD). Most lead acid batteries experience significantly
reduced cycle life if they are discharged more than 50%. In simple terms, a starter battery could be compared to a sprinter and a
Deep Cycle battery would be a marathon runner. The two battery types are not interchangeable as the cell and BMS structures are
different.
How long will my “Starter” battery last?
There are several factors that affect the life of a battery. Weather, temperature, recharge cycles, depth of discharge (DOD),
discharge current, charging current, charging method, vibration and duration of static use can all have dramatic effects on battery
life. A properly maintained Starter Battery should last roughly three times as long as a lead-acid battery used in similar conditions.
Life expectancy is 8-10 years with normal use.
Battery Cycle Life
Battery manufacturers rate the cycle life of their batteries by comparing the level of discharge on the battery and the frequency of
cycling. Higher battery discharge will result in a shorter cycle life. In reverse, a smaller discharge percentage will extend the expected
cycle life of the battery as the battery will provide more charge/discharges. Lithiumhub estimates an average life cycle of its Starter
Batteries at 3000 cycles with average use. As noted, life cycles will vary based on use parameters and operating conditions.

Battery Disposal
Batteries must NEVER be disposed of in household waste. To reduce environmental impacts, bring your battery
to a certified recycling depot at the end of its life. Always discharge the battery before disposal. Use electrical
tape or another approved covering over the battery connection points to prevent short circuits. Battery recycling
is encouraged. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Batteries
may be returned to the manufacturer if proper shipping regulations are followed. USA & Canada: Lithium Iron
Phosphate batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Always
check and follow your applicable regulations before disposing of any battery. Contact the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for USA and Canada, or your local battery recycling organization. EC:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with relevant EC Directives and national, regional and local
environmental control regulations. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European
Waste Catalogue (EWC) should be used. Other: Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic
equipment in standard waste receptacles.
State of Charge (SOC)
SOC shows approximately how much battery life remains on your Ionic Starter battery based what the voltage
currently reads, also know as State of Charge (SOC). Note: The battery should be transported in 30% SOC.
Battery Charge
Remaining 12V
100% 14.6V
80% 13.28V
60% 13.14V
40% 13.106 V
20% 12.89V
TABLE 3 - SOC PERCENTAGES BY VOLTAGE
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Be sure to turn off all electrical components before wiring.
•Ionic Starter Batteries are equipped with connection terminals tailored for the most common use of each
battery’s size and power. Our batteries have 4 posts for convenience.
•Utilize an Insulated wrench and do not over Torque any screw connectors
•Connect the positive red wires to the positive (+) red terminals on the battery and connect the negative (-)
black wires to the black terminals.
•If using flat washers, it is very important to ensure the battery cable lug connection is contacting the base
surface of the terminal, and the washer is placed on top of the wire connection. Do not place washer
between the battery terminal and the battery wire, which creates high resistance and can cause terminal
meltdown. It is important that fasteners be tightened to the appropriate torque for each terminal type.
NOTICE: Battery Protection Circuit and “sleep” Mode
Your Ionic battery has a protection circuit that will attempt to put the battery in “sleep mode” if you have an
over/under voltage situation, have reversed the polarity or you pulled too much current(overload). The Battery
Management System(BMS) may not be able to protect the battery from damage in all circumstances. Assuming
the Battery Management System(BMS) was successful in protecting the battery and it was not damaged, you
may need to “wake” up the battery. You can trigger the BMS to wake up the battery buy trying the following:
1) You could try using a different power supply(charger), some are better at triggering a wake-up.
2) Apply a small load like a low power light or appliance.
3) Put the battery in parallel with a second battery. Positive post to positive post, negative post to negative post.
Battery Installation
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Battery Protection Type 12V
Overcharge Protection
Over-charge protection ~15.2V-
Over-charge release ~14.4V-
Over-charge release method ~<14.4V-
O
ver Discharge Prot
ection
Over-discharge protection ~10V-
Over-discharge release ~10.5V-
Over-discharge release method ~<10.5V
Over Current Protection
Discharge over current protection Battery Specific
Protection delay time Battery Specific
Over current release method Battery Specific
Battery Temperature
Protection
Charge over temperature protection 65±5°C
Charge over temperature release 50±5°C
Discharge over temperature protection 65±5°C
Discharge over temperature release 50±5°C
Charge low temperature -
Circuit Protection
TABLE 2 - CIRCUIT PROTECTION TYPES
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TABLE 4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical SPECIFICATIONS
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Starter Battery Size
12V4Ah 12V9Ah 12V30Ah
Voltage
12V 12V 12V
Capacity
4Ah/ 51Wh 9Ah/ 115Wh 30Ah/ 384Wh
Chemistry
LiFePO4 LiFePO4 LiFePO4
Weight
3.3lbs (1.5kg) 4.4lbs (2kg) 9lbs (4.1kg)
Dimensions
7.7”x5.1”x6.1” 7.7”x5.1”x6.1” 7.7”x5.1”x6.1”
196x130x155mm 196x130x155mm 196x130x155mm
Life Cycles
3000 @ 80% DOD 3000 @ 80% DOD 3000 @ 80% DOD
Max Charge Voltage
14.6 ±0.1V 14.6 ±0.1V 14.6 ±0.1V
Recommended Float Charge Voltage
13.9±0.1V 13.9±0.1V 13.9±0.1V
Discharge Cut
-Off Voltage ~8.0V ~8.0V ~8.0V
Output Voltage Range
8.0~14.6V 8.0~14.6V 8.0~14.6V
Cold Cranking Amps
300 400 900
Peak Cranking Amps
500 720 1220
Operating Temperature
-20~60C -20~60C -20~60C
-4F~140F -4F~140F -4F~140F
Case Size
U1 U1 U1
Terminals
M6 M6 M6

Low Temperatures
Many battery users are unaware that lithium-ion batteries cannot be charged below 0°C (32°F). Although the
pack appears to be charging normally, plating of metallic lithium can occur on the anode during a sub-freezing
charge. This is permanent and cannot be removed with cycling. Batteries with lithium plating are more
vulnerable to failure if exposed to vibration or other stressful conditions. Lithium-ion batteries do warm up
quickly with use as compared to lead-acid, so you may be able to get them above freezing with some use,
allowing for a charge. It all depends on how cold of an environment you have, and caution is advised.
Lithium-ion batteries capacity decreases when operating below freezing temperatures( 32F/ 0C). The current is
still available, but the stored capacity will decrease. The colder the temperature the less capacity available. Both
lead-acid and lithium-ion cells have increased internal resistance as the temperatures fall. Lithium batteries have
more internal resistance in extreme cold temperatures of 0°F (-18°C) or lower, however, the batteries can be
warmed up much quickly simply by putting a load on the battery, such as turning on your headlights for 15 to
30 seconds. Since Lithiumhub batteries have substantially lower mass than lead-acid batteries, they warm up
much quicker.
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Inspect the exterior
Examine the outside appearance of the battery. The tops of the batteries
and terminal connections should be clean and dry, as well as free of dirt
and corrosion. The case should show no signs of cell expansion which
could cause the case to bulge or split. If the cells have expanded they
should not be used and immediately discarded per local regulations.
Check battery cables and connections. Replace any damaged cables and
tighten any loose connections. Do no over torque, as you may damage
the terminal.
Cleaning the exterior
Check the battery for cleanliness at regular intervals and keep terminals and connectors free of corrosion.
Terminal corrosion may adversely affect the performance of the battery and present a safety hazard. Clean the
top of the battery, terminals and connections with a cloth or brush. Do not allow any cleaning solution to get
inside the battery if used. Keep the area around batteries clean and dry.
Battery Storage
•Charge batteries before placing in storage.
•Store in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements.
•Disconnect from equipment to eliminate potential parasitic loads that may discharge the battery.
•Batteries gradually self-discharge during transit and storage.
•Batteries in storage should be given a boost charge when they are at 70% SOC
•When batteries are taken out of storage, recharge before use.
•Check battery cables and connections. Replace any damaged cables and tighten any loose connections.
Battery Preventative Maintenance
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Limited Warranty
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Five (5) year warranty
Period of Coverage: This product is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date
for five (5) years and is subject to the Warranty Coverage described herein. Registration is required for
warranty coverage. Registration can be found on our website at: www.Lithiumhub.com.
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted by LithiumHub, LLC to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage due to accidents, acts of God, misuse, abuse,
abnormal use, abnormal conditions, alternation of to the product, attachment to any unauthorized
accessory; improper use of an electrical power supply that causes malfunction; loss of power; dropped
or crushed product; tampering with or attempt to modify the product; unauthorized opening of the
product; transportation damage; theft, vandalism, loss of use during the period the product is at a
repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; Failure to operate this product in accordance with
the instructions provided in this Owners’ Manual supplied with this product. If product is used for
commercial or industrial purposes the warranty will be void.
DISCLAIMER: No warranty, written or oral, other than the above warranty is valid with regard to this
product. Manufacturer shall not in any way be liable to the purchaser or any third party for any damages
the purchaser or any third party may suffer as a result of use, intended or unintended or misuse of this
product in conjunction with any device, equipment or accessory other than the appropriate device or
equipment for which the product is designed.

Customer Commitment
At LithiumHub we are committed to offering you the best value in the
marketplace. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact
us.If you need repair service, please contact us via phone or our website to
make arrangements. Once you have a return authorization, please return the
product for warranty service to Lithiumhub, LLC. Contact us at
www.Lithiumhub.com or call [phone] for return authorization number
(RMA #) and return address for repairs or service.
www.Lithiumhub.com
[phone]
[e-mail]
Lithiumhub, LLC.
125 Tate Road Business
Norris, SC 29667
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1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Do not damage, drop or crush this product. Do not attempt to use this product if it has been dropped,
punctured, run over or damaged in any way including damage to the clamp or cables.
3. Do not insert foreign objects (including fingers and metal objects) into any input or output ports on the
Power Pro. This item may short circuit causing personal injury or fire.
4. Do not expose unit to rain or snow. Do not charge this item in wet conditions.
5. Do not use this product in explosive environments (dust, bilge, gaseous fumes or flammable materials) or
in the presence of flammable materials such as carpeting, paper, cardboard or upholstery etc.
6. Do not burn or incinerate this product.
7. Use only recommended attachments. Use of attachments NOT sold by Lithiumhub or included with the
product may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage property.
8. Do not disassemble this product. Refer servicing to qualified service professional when service or repair is
required. Failing to adhere to this may result in risk of fire or electric shock.
9. Never charge a frozen battery.
10. Store in a cool dry location and do not expose the unit to temperatures over +140F or below -4F.
11. Be sure to turn off all electrical components before wiring.
12. If the unit needs to be disposed of for any reason, please dispose properly by calling your nearest lithium
battery recycle facility at 1-800-8-BATTERY.
13. If the product malfunctions or is having problems, discontinue use and contact LithiumHub at
[phone], our website www.Lithiumhub.com or via email at [email protected]
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