Trojan 6V-GEL Setup guide

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Battery Installation & Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE and INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT NEEDED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
■If using washers to connect the wire connections, ensure the
connection is in direct contact with the lead surface of the terminal.
■Ensure the washer is placed on top of the wire connection (between
the connection and the nut).
■Do not place the washer between the terminal and the connection
as this creates high resistance and can cause terminal meltdown.
†Hardware not supplied by Trojan
■Tighten all cable connections to the specied values*, ensuring
proper contact with the terminals. Over-tightening can result in
terminal breakage and loose connections, which may result in
meltdown or re.
*Consult comprehensive User’s Guide on www.trojanbattery.com/
literature/#usersguide for detailed information.
■Keep terminals clean and dry to avoid corrosion. Terminal protector
spray is recommended.
TORQUE VALUES
TERMINAL PROTECTION
■Always wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
■Do not smoke near batteries.
■Keep sparks, ames and metal objects away from batteries.
■Use insulated tools when making battery connections.
■Electrolyte is a solution of acid and water, so avoid skin contact. If
acid contacts skin or eyes, ush with water immediately and contact
a medical professional.
■Ensure the cable connections to the terminals are properly
tightened.
■Do not lay objects on top of battery.
■Always charge and handle batteries in a well-ventilated area.
■Never add acid to a battery.
■Never remove or alter gel vent caps.
SAFETY
■Unlike flooded batteries, gel batteries may be placed and
installed upright or on their sides.
BATTERY ORIENTATION
GOGGLES
GLOVES
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
DISTILLED OR TREATED WATER
(only for terminal cleaning)
INSULATED WRENCH BATTERY CHARGER
VENTILATION
BATTERY CONNECTION†
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BAKING SODA
(Sodium Bicarbonate)
Nut*
Cable Lug
Washer*
Terminal
Bolt

Gel State of Charge as a Measure of Open-Circuit Voltage
Percentage
Charge
Specic
Gravity Cell 6 Volt 12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
100 NA 2.14 6.42 12.84 25.68 51.36
75 NA 2.11 6.33 12.66 25.32 50.64
50 NA 2.06 6.18 12.36 24.72 49.44
25 NA 2.00 6.00 12.00 24.00 48.00
0NA 1.97 5.91 11.82 23.64 47.28
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Charge Voltage Settings
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
■Inspect battery at regular intervals. The tops of the batteries and
terminal connections should be clean, dry, and free of dirt or
corrosion.
INSPECTION
■Gel batteries, sometimes referred to as sealed batteries, do not have
free flowing electrolyte or removable vents and lose very little water
during charging. Because of their construction, gel batteries
are considered non-spillable and maintenance free since no
watering is required.
■WARNING: Water should NEVER be added to deep-cycle gel
batteries.
■Clean the top of the battery, terminals and connections with a cloth
or brush and a sodium bicarbonate solution (1 cup of baking soda to
1 gallon of water (150g/1L)).
■Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.
■Keep the area around batteries clean and dry.
WATERING
CLEANING
■Proper charging will maximize battery performance.
■Both under and over-charging can reduce the life of the battery.
■Do not discharge your battery more than 80% to prevent over-
discharging and damaging the battery’s internal components.
■Avoid charging at temperatures above 122°F (50°C).
■Fully charge batteries before placing in storage.
■Store in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements.
■Batteries self-discharge during storage. Monitor the voltage every 4-6
weeks.
■In high temperatures (greater than 90°F or 32°C) monitor the voltage
every 2-4 weeks as batteries will self-discharge faster.
■Stored batteries should be given a boost charge when they are at or
less than 70% State of Charge (SOC).
■After storage, recharge before use.
■Gel batteries do not have free flowing electrolyte and therefore do
not experience stratification. As a result, gel batteries do not
require equalizing.
■WARNING: Do not equalize deep-cycle gel batteries.
CHARGING
STORAGE
EQUALIZING (flooded batteries only)
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Follow these tips to ensure the life of yourTrojan Gel Battery
Battery Top
Keep Clean
Battery Terminal
Clean & Remove Corrosion
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Deep-Cycle Gel Batteries - Charger Voltage Settings**
System Voltage 12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
Bulk Charge
(2.40 VPC) 14.4 28.8 5 7. 6
Float Charge
(if desired 2.25 VPC) 13.5 27 54
Recommended Trojan Deep-Cycle Gel Charging Prole
Note: Charging time will vary depending on battery size, charger output, and depth of discharge.
Voltage
(per cell)
Current
(Amps)
2.40V
(@25°C, 77°F)
Charge Current
Charge Voltage
20% 80% 100%
State of Charge (%)
10-13% C20