Odyssey extreme racing User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Engineered to take you to the red line – and the finish line

WHY USE ODYSSEY®EXTREME RACING™ BATTERIES?
GUARANTEED LONGER SERVICE LIFE
With an eight to twelve year design life (float) and a three to ten year service life, ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™
batteries save you time and money because you do not have to replace the battery as often. ODYSSEY
Extreme Racing batteries are warranted against factory defects for three (3) years.
SUPERIOR CRANKING AND FAST CHARGE CAPABILITY
The 5 second cranking power of ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries is double to triple that of equally sized
conventional batteries, even when the temperature is as low as - 40°C (-40°F). Also, with simple constant
voltage charging (alternator or independent charger), there is no limitation on the inrush current, so the user
is assured of fast charge recovery.
MOUNTING FLEXIBILITY
The ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery may be installed in any orientation (except inverted) without sacrificing
any performance attributes. There is no fear of any acid spillage as ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries recycle
the internal gas during operation or charging. The valve regulated design of the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing
battery eliminates the need for an acid vent tube; eliminating the fear of acid burns or damage to expensive
chrome or paint.
SUPERIOR VIBRATION RESISTANCE
ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries are of military grade technology and have endured rigorous tests that
demonstrate their overall ruggedness and exceptional tolerance of mechanical abuse.
READY OUT OF THE BOX
ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries are shipped fully charged. If the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery's
voltage is 12.65V or greater, simply install the battery in your vehicle and you are ready to go! If below 12.65V,
boost charge following the instructions in the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery Owner’s Manual and/or
Technical Manual. Putting a boost on the battery will not damage it, even if its voltage reads higher than 12.65V.
WORRY-FREE SHIPPING
Owing to the drycell design, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has classified the ODYSSEY
Extreme Racing battery as nonspillable, so it may be shipped worry-free by express service or by air.
LONGER STORAGE LIFE
Unlike conventional batteries that require a recharge every six to twelve weeks, the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing
battery can be stored for up to two years at 25ºC (77ºF) from a fully charged state. These batteries can be
stored for two years or when the open circuit voltage (OCV) drops to 12.00V, whichever comes first.
DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY
Should the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery become deeply discharged, simply recharge following
instructions in this manual.
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1. Using proper procedures as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, carefully disconnect the cables
from your old battery and remove it from the vehicle. Return the spent battery to the battery dealer for
proper recycling.
2. Inspect existing battery cables for corrosion, acid damage or insulation deterioration. Replace if
deterioration is present.
3. Position your ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery in the battery holder and fasten firmly to the vehicle.
4. Connect the positive cable from your ignition to the Positive (+) terminal.
5. Connect the negative cable from your engine or chassis to the Negative (-) terminal.
6. Torque the bolt, screw or nut per the specification noted in table. If you’re using the Accessory Bolt
(C), hold the Brass Post (A) with vise grips and counter torque. Do the same with General Motors®
automotive battery cable installation.
NOTE: This is a valve regulated sealed battery and never needs to have water or electrolyte (acid) added.
Warranty will be void if opened!
SPECIAL NOTICE!
• CUSTOM V-TWIN MOTORCYCLE INSTALLATIONS USING ODYSSEY EXTREME RACING
18, 20, 25 AND 35 BATTERIES
If your V-Twin motorcycle is equipped with a standard 32 amp single phase stator/alternator, the
appropriate ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery may run out of charge after about 150 miles of riding.
To avoid this situation we strongly recommend the ODYSSEY Ultimizer™ charger model OMAX-6A-1B
for existing 32 amp equipped bikes, with the charger being operated continuously during the non-use
of the bike and/or installing a 3-phase 40 amp or higher stator/alternator, especially in new bikes.
• Prolonged storage of vehicles with fuel injection computers, alarms, GPS and other electrical devices
that require continuous battery power to support active memories; this power drain must be offset with
a maintenance-float charger, periodic charging or disconnecting the battery to prevent the establishment
of irreversible crystallized sulphation in the battery plate oxide. Failure to address this destroys battery
capacity and voids the warranty, as this is not a warranted defect in materials or workmanship.
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INSTALLATION
Your ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™ battery is normally ready to install right out of the box! Measure the
battery voltage; if it is 12.65 volts or greater, install; if less, then refer to the charging section.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY:
• EXPOSING BATTERY TO GASOLINE OR DIESEL FUEL
• REMOVING THE LABELED COVER
• REMOVING OR DESTROYING THE BATTERY’S DATE CODE
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT YOUR ODYSSEY®EXTREME RACING™ BATTERY'S TERMINALS!
Remove any metallic items such as watches, bracelets and other personal jewelry to ensure safe
installation.
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M6 x 1
THREAD
15.5mm
(0.61”)
Extreme Racing 22
M6 x 1
THREAD
11.0mm
(0.43”)
Extreme Racing
15, 30 and 40
B
B. Washer
C. Battery
A
C
All Other Models
NOTE: Extreme Racing
18 Bolt installation is
horizontal orientation.
A. Brass Post
B. Helicoil Insert
C. Accessory Bolt
3/8“ - 16 Thread
(not included)
D. Battery
A
B
C
D
Optional Accessories
(see page 4 for applications)
SAE
Terminals

7.15
(181.5)
3.00
(76.3)
6.65
(167.8)

Figure 2 shows the relationship between open
circuit voltage (OCV) and state of charge (SOC) for
the ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™ battery.
(A) How do I know the state of charge of the
battery?
Figure 2: ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™
Battery OCV vs. SOC
As long as the battery has not been charged or
discharged for 6 or more hours, Figure 2 can be
used to determine the SOC of the ODYSSEY
Extreme Racing battery. Use a high quality digital
voltmeter to measure its OCV. The graph shows
that a healthy, fully charged ODYSSEY Extreme
Racing battery will have an OCV of 12.84V or
higher at 25ºC.
(B) How long can the battery be stored?
Refer to Figure 3 below. At 25°C (77ºF), these
batteries can be stored for up to 2 years. The
lower the temperature, the longer the storage time.
The battery must be charged before storage.
Roughly every 10°C (18°F) increase in temperature
cuts storage time in half. If the temperature rises
to 35°C (95°F) the battery may be stored for only 1
year before a recharge becomes necessary. Figure
3 will apply only if the battery is fully charged
before storage.
State of Charge (SOC), %
Open circuit voltage (OCV), V
13.0
12.8
12.6
12.4
12.2
12.0
11.8
11.6
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
12.84V or higher indicates
100% SOC
Percent of 0.05C capacity
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
Open circuit storage time in weeks
10 20 30 40 50 60 700
25°C 45°C 65°C
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ODYSSEY®EXTREME RACING™BATTERY STORAGE
AND DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY
Figure 3: ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™
Battery storage time at temperatures
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MAINTENANCE
ODYSSEY® Extreme Racing™ batteries are very different from standard liquid-acid batteries that are
openly vented. The ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery is and operates as a sealed battery, recycling
all gases internally. There is no corrosion of the positive terminal or corrosion to the surrounding area.
ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries are shipped fully charged from the factory, but prior to installation,
check the battery’s voltage to see if it is 12.65 volts or greater. If not, recharge it using the procedure
below.
NOTE: Do not charge in an air tight compartment
Never attempt to remove the top decal cover, as it will cause the battery to fail.
CHARGING
The state of charge in an ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery can be determined from the following chart:
To get long life from the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery, it is important that the battery is kept near
full charge, approximately 12.8 volts. If there are electrical loads during storage, then the negative battery
cable should be disconnected or an independent float charger used. Low power 2.0 amp chargers that
reach final charging voltages of 13.5V to 13.8V for storage charge will keep a fully charged battery fully
charged but cannot deep cycle recharge if the ODYSSEY Extreme Racing battery becomes discharged.
Racing Vehicles using total loss (no alternator) - standard automotive type chargers are not designed
to return 105-108% of the energy removed. They normally boost charge to 80-95% and expect the
alternator to complete the charge. Chargers listed on our website at www.odysseybattery.com are
specifically designed for ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries that are routinely deeply discharged. They
provide the 105-108% recharge and then switch to storage charge.
ODYSSEY Ultimizer™ chargers as listed on www.odysseybattery.com are specifically designed for
ODYSSEY Extreme Racing batteries and are required for routine deep discharge applications. They
provide 105-108% recharge and then switch to a storage charge.
If a standard automotive charger is used to boost charge a discharged battery because of an accessory
left on, it is important to make sure the charging voltage does not exceed 15 volts during charge. A hand
held voltmeter can be used to monitor this periodically. The following chart indicates the time needed to
bring batteries to 85-90% state of charge when using an automotive charger that puts out 14.5-15.0V. To
fully charge the battery, allow an additional 4-8 hours on charge at 14.5-15.0V.
Voltmeter Reading State of Charge
12.84 Volts or higher 100%
12.50 Volts 75%
12.18 Volts 50%
11.88 Volts 25%
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WINTER STORAGE
The ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™ battery does not lose its charged energy during cold storage
temperatures, so there is no need to trickle or float charge during winter months. To store off-season,
measure the battery voltage to make sure it is fully charged, 12.84 volts or greater; recharge if necessary.
Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any applied electrical load during storage. The ODYSSEY
Extreme Racing battery cannot freeze down to -40°C (-40°F), so it can be left in the vehicle. It can be
stored for 2 years or more below 77°F.
A 12V, 3 amp trickle charger can also be left connected to the battery if it is kept in storage for extended
periods or if the battery is subject to parasitic loads during storage. The trickle charge voltage measured at
the battery terminals must be between 13.5V and 13.8V. We recommend using the ODYSSEY®Ultimizer™
charger for your battery. For more information on these chargers, including where to buy them, can be
found on our website at www.odysseybattery.com.
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ODYSSEY®Extreme Racing™
Battery Model
Time to get fully discharged battery to 90% charge
10-amp charger 20-amp charger
Extreme Racing 8 48 minutes 24 minutes
Extreme Racing 15 1 ½ hours 45 minutes
Extreme Racing 18 2 hours 1 hour
Extreme Racing 20 2 hours 1 hour
Extreme Racing 22 2 ¼ hours 1 ¼ hours
Extreme Racing 25 2 ½ hours 1 ¼ hours
Extreme Racing 30 3 hours 1 ½ hours
Extreme Racing 35 3 ½ hours 1 ¾ hours
Extreme Racing 40 4 hours 2 hours
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WARNING - Do NOT use any type of oil, organic solvent, alcohol, detergent, strong acids, strong alkalis, petroleum-based solvent or ammonia
solution to clean the jars or covers. These materials may cause permanent damage to the battery jar and cover and will void the warranty.