Universal Power Group AP Series User manual

Filling your Conventional Battery
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Always wear protective glasses and gloves and be in a well-ventilated area.
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Remove the black top of the electrolyte pack.
With scissors, snip off the end of the plastic
electrolyte pack at a 45-degree angle and
connect a long section of the tube to it.
Tilting the electrolyte pack away from your
body, fill each of the six cells. Be carefull not
to spill any electrolyte on you; fill the cells
to the “UPPER LEVEL” as indicated on the
front of the battery. Let the battery stand
for 30 minutes in an upright position. The
electrolyte level may settle during standing.
If it does, then add electrolyte again to the
“UPPER LEVEL” line. DO NOT OVER FILL.
There may be some electrolyte left over.

Place the empty pack in the white box
for disposal.
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Install the unused portion of the long
tube set aside earlier onto the side
battery vent and insert the six white
filler-hole plugs firmly on the top of
the battery.
Check to see if there is any electrolyte visible on the battery. If so,
neutralize with baking soda, rinse with water and wipe dry.
An initial charge is recommended before placing the battery in service.
If the electrolyte level falls after charging then fill with distilled water
to the “UPPER LEVEL”. DO NOT add more electrolyte.
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Make sure the end of the long tube is past
all motorcycle parts and can cause no
damage. If the battery vents, some acid
could exit the bottom of the vent tube.
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To maximize battery life, check your AP Series conventional battery
monthly and if electrolyte level is below the “UPPER LEVEL”, refill
with distilled water.
Always dispose of used batteries in an authorized
battery recycling facility.
Enjoy!
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Empty
Vent
Place ller plugs
back on
White
Box
Tube
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Vent
Tube
Properly dispose of the empty plastic electrolyte pack at a
battery-recycling center near you.
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You have purchased a premium quality AP Series battery to install in
your sport vehicle. In order to assure you get the best possible
performance from your battery, UPG highly recommends these
procedures:
Be certain the battery fitment you have chosen is the correct one
for your vehicle. If you are in doubt, ask your battery salesperson
for assistance.
NOTE: Once a conventional battery has been activated, it
cannot be returned unless it is determined to be defective.
Please be certain you have selected the correct battery for your
vehicle.
After you have performed all steps outlined for preparing your battery
to be installed (such as filling, full charging before installation, etc.)
please follow these steps for installation:
Examine the cavity in your vehicle where the battery is to be mounted.
See that all debris, rust, dirt, or other foreign matter has been cleared.
Examine the vehicle cables and connectors for rust, corrosion,
damaged insulation, or poor vehicle connection. Replace cables if
needed, clean and tighten cable connections to the vehicle.
Insert the battery with the terminals facing as prescribed by the
vehicle manufacturer. This will assure you will be connecting the
vehicle’s battery cables to the correct battery terminals.
Connect the (+) POSITIVE battery cable to the (+) POSITIVE
terminal of the battery. Tighten the connection securely. Then
connect the (-) NEGATIVE battery cable to the (-) NEGATIVE battery
terminal. Tighten the connection securely. To test the connection,
turn on your headlight, turn signal, brake light, or any other electrical
device on the vehicle to confirm proper operation. Then start your
vehicle to be certain all functions are correct.
IF all is satisfactory, then replace the vehicle battery covers and
parts as they were removed.
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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Maintenance
Sealed Lead-Acid batteries are most sensitive to charging procedure,
and to over-discharge. To get the longest service life from your battery,
please do the following:
IF the AP Series battery you have purchased is of conventional type,
then the battery must occasionally be “watered”. During hot weather,
every 60 days the water level in the battery should be inspected. If the
water level shows to have fallen below the “FULL” line, remove the cell
plug and refill the cell with distilled water. NOTE: IF the AP Series
battery you have purchased is either a “dry charged- sealed” or
an “AGM”, it is very important that the cell plugs are never
removed, nor any water ever addedto a cell. Doing so will void the
warranty.
Some sport vehicles don’t have a charging circuit to charge the battery.
If this is describing your vehicle, then you must have an outside charger
to charge your battery. Size the outside charger by dividing the Amp
Hour capacity of your battery by 3. The result is the maximum current
you may apply to the battery from the charger you intend to use. For
example, if your battery is 9Ah capacity, ÷ 3 = 3 Amps. The largest
charger that can be used is 3A. Charge the battery after every use.
Sport vehicles that do have internal circuitry for charging the battery
should have the function of that circuit tested once per year. This circuit
is actually a vehicle system composed of the alternator, starter, vehicle
electronics, and the battery. Any one of these components that fails
to function properly can damage all the other components. The first
thing to show damage is always the battery.
When storing your vehicle, please be aware that some sport vehicles
have computer-controlled electronics on board that need electrical
support. If the vehicle is stored without a means to maintain the charged
state of the battery, the electrical drain could discharge the battery.
If stored in high temperatures, the discharge occurs even faster.This
could ruin the battery if left unattended. The alternative to a maintenance
charger is to disconnect the battery for storage.
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