Turbostart S12v680 User manual

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12V BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS

TurboStart®is committed to bringing you the highest quality battery systems available, but we also stand

behind our product. Customer service is just as important as performance at TurboStart®, which is why we

have an excellent core of technicians ready to help you with any product recommendations, installation

questions or any other questions you may have about your TurboStart®product.

12V Battery Specifications

Mounting Position

AGM Series batteries can be mounted either parallel or perpendicular to the frame rails. If you are running a dual battery set-up, make sure that the batteries are hooked up in PARALLEL

(positive post to positive post and negative post to negative post). The AGM Series battery does not require the use of a vent outlet tube.

CAUTION!!! TAKE ALL POSSIBLE PRECAUTIONS TO NOT ARC THE TERMINALS OR TOUCH THE POSITIVE POST AT THE SAME TIME WITH ANY METAL OBJECT

AS THIS COULD CAUSE INTERNAL BATTERY DAMAGE! ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SERVICING OR IN-

STALLING A BATTERY!

“Bolt-In” Terminals Design

The TurboStart®AGM Series 12 volt battery features a Bolt-in terminal design, allowing the use of a low profile eyelet style lug terminal at the battery connection. Also available are positive and negative brass

SAE top-post adaptors, or stud adaptors that can be threaded into the bolt-in terminals on the top of the battery when using standard SAE, or other style battery terminals. Whether using the stud adaptors or

the brass top post adaptors, the tightening torque should never exceed 8 ft-lbs max!

IMPORTANT: OBSERVE POLARITY CAREFULLY WHEN CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES.

S12V680 7.13"2.99"6.58"370 235 28 2013.75lbs. 614.4

Part Number Length Width *Height CA @ 32° F CCA @ 0° F RC @ 25 amps AhWeight Cells Per BatteryMaxCharge Voltage Terminals

M6 Bolt-in

S12V925 6.54"6.89"4.92"641 425 48 3222.18lbs. 614.4 M6 Bolt-in

S12V975 7.84"5.29"6.68"604 440 50 4326.68lbs. 614.4 M6 Bolt-in

S12V1200 7.76"6.54"6.69"740 600 80 5534.99lbs. 614.4 M6 Bolt-in

S12V3465 10.24"6.89"7.01"1150 850 135 8049.91lbs. 614.4 M6 Bolt-in

S12V31125 12.99"6.81"8.66"1565 1330 273 12778.31lbs. 614.4 M6 Bolt-in

12V BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS

Charging the AGM Series 12 volt battery

Over-Charging will damage and shorten the life of an AGM battery. AGM batteries are designed for use with AGM battery chargers with a MAXIMUM output voltage of 14.4v for 12v batteries. Voltage above this will cause the battery

to “gas” and once oxygen is vented it cannot be restored.

Under-charging AGM batteries is equally damaging to the life of the battery. Take special care to ensure that the battery is properly charged before the initial use by verifying the open circuit voltage is above 12.6v for 12v batteries.

Improper charging can cause damage that is permanent and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Our NEW 12v SMART CHARGER (PT#CHG15A12V )is preset to ensure a safe charge every time or the NEW fully adjustable 12v/14v/16v SMART MULTI-stage charger (PT#CHG25A) with built in SMART processors which will

eliminate over charging issues. All TurboStart®chargers have a built in “float mode” to ensure that the charger will not over charge the battery and keep it fully charged until you are ready to use it. If you are unsure if your charger

is AGM compatible, please contact TurboStart Tech Support Department at 865.394.6535, or email us at info@turbostart.com for more details.

WARNING/SAFETY Precautions

Warning: Lead-acid batteries of all designs produce explosive gasses.

Therefore:

- Never smoke when around a battery.

- Never weld or otherwise produce sparks around a battery.

- Do not allow tools or other metal objects to fall across the battery terminals- this will short circuit the battery.

- Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when servicing a battery.

- Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns. If acid comes into contact with your skin flush with water immediately. If acid comes in contact with your eyes, flush immediately with water for fifteen minutes and seek medical help promtly.

- Neutralize acid spills with baking soda and water.

Keep all batteries out of reach of children.

California Proposition 65 Warning: Batteries, battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling!

AGM Series “Off Season” Battery Care

The shelf life of a AGM battery is similar to that of a standard wet battery and, like a wet battery, we recommend that you give your battery(s) an overnight charge with the TurboStart®charger every 60 days

of non use and prior to storing. The automatic feature built into the TurboStart®12 volt charger will prevent overcharging the battery. The TurboStart®12 volt SMART CHARGER is also a battery maintainer

and can be left on the battery indefinitely during non use periods.

12 Volt Precautions

To eliminate the chance of electrical component failure when using TurboStart® batteries, the following precautions should be followed:

1. NEVER START OR WARM UP THE CAR WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN. The excess voltage which is produced by the charger will feed through the system and could

damage components such as electronics, etc.

2. NEVER TRY TO PRINT OUT COMPUTER INFO WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN. This will provide false data.

3. This is a sealed battery. Do not attempt to remove the vent caps under the top label.

4. Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns. If acid comes into contact with your skin flush with water immediately. If acid comes in contact with your eyes, flush immediately with water for fifteen minutes and

seek medical help promptly.

5. Neutralize acid spills with baking soda and water.

6. Keep all batteries out of reach of children.

Support

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