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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at www.facebook.com/turbostart for updates on events, promotions, and new products.
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We hope you enjoy the performance your new TurboStart®battery brings to your vehicle and again, thank you for choosing TurboStart®.
