2 Do’s and Don’ts
This battery contains lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. While LFP cells are the safest Li-Ion chemistry,
the stored chemical energy represents a risk of fire, burns or explosion if misused.
Avoid injury to yourself and others, adhere to the warnings in this Guide.
•Avoid mechanical shock
•Do not expose to fire
•Do not pierce battery
•Do not disassemble
•Do not drill into enclosure
•Do not short the terminals
•Keep away from water
•Avoid direct sunlight
•Do not charge battery below 0oC or above 45°C
•Do not store battery below -20oC or above 60oC
To ensure a long and safe life from your battery, please ensure you consider the following:
2.1 Ensure the battery is physically secure
Even though lithium batteries are light weight in comparison to lead acid, they can still become a
dangerous projectile in a moving vehicle, RV, cart or boat if not secured. Ensure the battery is safely
secured before travel. If in doubt seek LBS advice and consider making use of LBS mounting brackets
to safely secure the battery.
2.2 Do not penetrate the battery enclosure
You may be tempted to drill into the aluminium enclosure to secure mounting brackets. Doing so may
inadvertently penetrate one of the cells which could cause thermal runaway and vapour emissions.
Do not under any circumstances drill or penetrate the enclosure. Use only existing mounting holes in
the battery and short screw lengths no greater than 13mm.
We strongly recommend the LBS mounting kit with screws and brackets that are designed to safely
attach to the battery. Alternatively, use strapping and clamping to secure the battery in place.
2.3 Maintain an acceptable temperature range
Like all batteries, LBS batteries operate and perform the best, as well as last the longest, in a cool and
stable temperature environment between 10oC and 25oC. The maximum window of full operation is
0-45oC. Do not attempt to charge the battery below 0°C or above 45°C.
If you regularly discharge outside of this suggested range, you should consider changing the battery
location, or actively cool or heat the environment in order to preserve battery life. If the ambient
temperature that the battery operates in is greater than 60oC, you should cease use immediately.
