Volthium Aventura Series User manual

USER'S GUIDE
Aventura Battery
BMS general feature
Installation
Battery charging
Bluetooth Function and Self Heating
Warranty
Return and refund

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AVENTURA BATTERY
The Aventura series batteries are designed to be used with a maximum of 4 unit
connections, in series
OR
parallel. They are ideal for Off Grid caravanning,
recreational vehicles, solar powered, boats (utility) or any application requiring the
use of a deep cycle battery.
They are equipped with a BMS "Battery Management System" which monitors,
optimizes and protects the batteries in order to ensure a safe and precise operation.
GENERAL BMS FEATURE
High voltage:
(+ 16.7 V)
If an individual cell voltage exceeds a prescribed threshold while charging, the BMS
will prevent the charging current from continuing. The discharge is always allowed
under this condition.
Low voltage:
(- than 10 V)
If an individual cell falls below a prescribed threshold during discharge, the BMS will
prevent further discharge. Although the battery is in "low voltage disconnection"
mode, it will still allow a charging current.
Several chargers must detect a voltage greater than 10 V to send a charge to the
battery.
High temperature: *
(+ 55-70 o Celsius)
The BMS will not allow a charge or discharge current.
* Depending on the model, refer to the technical sheet for more details.
Low temperature:
(- 20 to 0 o Celsius)
The BMS will either prevent charging or use it to heat the cells for self-heating
models.
High charge current
The BMS will not allow a charge current that exceeds 100A (+/- 5%) amps for 30s, or
200A (+/- 10%) amps for 0.5s.

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INSTALLATION
The batteries can be mounted in any orientation. Exercise caution when connecting
to the battery terminals. The positive and negative terminals are labeled and color
coded (red for +, black for -).
Do not reverse the polarity of the battery, as this will damage the battery and the
connected device.
Parallel
Up to 4 Aventura batteries (of the same production series) can be connected in
parallel to increase the capacity of the system. When the batteries are connected in
parallel, the system voltage does not change, but the amperage will add up. Therefore,
all cables and connections must be able to withstand the high currents that can be
delivered by the battery. Appropriate fuses and circuit breakers are also required to
protect downstream components from current peaks and short circuits. The batteries
to be connected in parallel must be at the same state of charge before connecting. To
ensure that, fully charge each battery using a 12V charger before connecting them in
series.
To distribute the current evenly between the batteries, use the diagram below
PROPER INSTALLATION
Evenly distributed battery current.
All batteries equally contribute to the charge
current.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION
Unevenly distributed current.
The batteries closest to the load contribute
the most to the charge current while those
farthest contribute the least. The wear is
higher for batteries near the load.

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Series
Up to 4 Aventura batteries (of the same production series) can be connected in series
to increase the system voltage up to a 48V system. When the batteries are connected
in series, the current capacities will remain the same, but the system voltage will add
up.
The batteries to be connected in series must be at the same state of charge before
connecting. To ensure that, fully charge each battery using a 12V charger before
connecting them in series.
Disconnecting the battery
First, disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal (-) and then disconnect
the positive cable from the terminal.
Inverters / Chargers
Do not connect batteries to an inverter / charger greater than 3500 Watts without a
surge arrester, this will damage the BMS and create a potential fire hazard.
Battery chargers without a specific lithium charging algorithm are compatible.
However, a charger that has an automatic equalization mode, must be disabled or set
to 14.4V.
SECURITY POINTS / WARRANTY CANCELLATION
• DO NOT CONNECT IN SERIES OR PARALLEL WITH OTHER TYPES OF
BATTERIES (ACID / LEAD, AGM, GEL OR LITHIUM FROM ANOTHER
SERIES)
• DO NOT LEAVE THE BATTERY DISCHARGED (- 11.5V) OVER A LONG
PERIOD.
• DO NOT IMMERSE THE BATTERIES
• DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT THE BATTERIES
• DO NOT INVERT THE POLARITY
• DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
• DO NOT DROP, PUT DOWN, DISCARD, OR APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO
BATTERIES.
• DO NOT USE FOR STARTUP FUNCTIONS
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, DRILL OR MODIFY THE CASE

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can recharge your Volthium batteries after each use or when they have been
discharged up to 80% (20% SOC). If the BMS disconnects the battery due to low
voltage (100% discharged) remove the load to reconnect the battery circuit and
recharge immediately.
Charging with lead battery chargers
Most lead battery chargers can be used with Volthium batteries as long as they meet
the proper voltage guidelines. The AGM and Gel algorithms generally match the
voltage requirements of our batteries. The voltage for standard Acid / Lead battery
charging algorithms is often higher than the LiFePO4requirements, which will cause
the battery to be disconnected by the BMS at the end of the charge cycle and possibly
display an error code. If this happens, it is recommended to replace your charger with
a lithium function charger. Since the BMS protects the battery, using lead chargers
will generally not damage the battery. However, it must be disconnected after the
battery is fully charged. Do not leave the charger in place to maintain or store the
battery.
Load parameters
Volthium batteries can be charged in 1 or 2 steps:
1 Step mode: Bulk
- Will charge the battery to approximately 95%
Voltage
14.2 – 14.6 V
Amperage
5-40 A
2 Step mode: Bulk and Absorption
- Will charge the battery to 100%.
Voltage (Bulk)
14.2 – 14.6 V
Voltage (Absorption)
14 – 14.4 V
Amperage
5-40 A
For the initial charge, it is recommended to leave the battery under charge for 4
hours after it displays a voltage or a % of completed charge.
A fully charged battery disconnected from any charging source will see its voltage
drop back into a range of 13.2V to 13.6 Volts in the following hours.

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Series or parallel connection
When connecting batteries in series or parallel, make sure that each battery is within
500 mV (0.5 V). It is recommended to fully charge the batteries individually once a
year to avoid imbalance. When charging Volthium batteries in series, it is best to use a
multi-bank charger which charges each battery individually to ensure that the cells
remain balanced.
If you are charging batteries in series or in parallel with a single charger for the entire
system, set the charger to 14V. If your charger voltage is lower, the battery will be
undercharged and will not provide its full rated capacity. If your charger voltages are
higher, the BMS will disconnect the battery circuit and you will need to remove the
load to reconnect.
Charger / Inverter and charge controller
Load Parameter
Voltage Parameter
Bulk Voltage : 14.2V-14.6V
Low Voltage Cutoff 11V-11.5V
Absorption Voltage : 14.2V-14.6V
High Voltage Cutoff 14.6V
Absorption Time : 0-30min
Float Voltage : 13.3 -13.6V
Volthium batteries do not require equalization.
Alternator
To protect your battery and alternator, be sure to use a high quality compatible
alternator. Current and voltage spikes associated with substandard alternators or
high load can cause the Volthium batteries to be disconnected by the BMS. If the
BMS disconnects the batteries, the alternator may be damaged. Otherwise, the
addition of a DC to DC type voltage regulator is recommended.
Storage
Before storing your batteries, charge them between 50% and 80% and then
disconnect them from any charge or discharge.

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BLUETOOTH FUNCTION AND SELF-HEATING FUNCTION
Using the Bluetooth function
Download the "Volthium Energy" or "Volthium" application, which can be found in the
Apple AppStore or the Android PlayStore.
By opening the mobile application, it will direct you to the battery "Scan" detection
menu. It is not required to go to your mobile device settings to establish a Bluetooth
connection. No pairing button needs to be pressed to pair your battery with your
mobile device. The app will detect your nearby battery within a radius of less than 6
meters.
The data provided in the application will be accurate once the battery is fully charged
with a compatible charger.
When the battery is in standby mode, the voltage data on the battery terminals and
on the application may deviate up to 0.7 V. When in charge or discharge mode, the
data will match. The voltage on the application is always the most accurate since it is
taken directly from the cell block.
*** You will find valuable additional information on the Bluetooth functionality in the FAQ section ***
Operation of the Self-heating function
For the batteries with a self-heating system, it will be activated when the internal
temperature drops below zero. Thus, when the battery is connected to a charger or
to any other power source, the BMS will first use the current to bring the internal
temperature to 11 degrees and then start charging the battery. The power source
must be at least 5A for the self-heating system to start. Your Aventura will be able to
go from -20 degrees to 11 degrees in just 2 hours.
10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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Volthium Energy guarantees that each Aventura Series LiFePo4
battery sold by Volthium Energy or one of its authorized distributors or resellers is free of
any malfunction for a period of 10 years from the date of sale determined by the customer's
sale receipt, the shipping invoice and / or the battery serial number, along with a proof of
purchase.
Subject to the exclusions listed below, the manufacturer will repair if repairable, replace or
credit, the product and / or parts of the product, if the components in question are found to
be defective.
During the first 4 years of life of your Volthium battery, if applicable under this limited
warranty, the amount covered for a new replacement battery will be 100%. From the first
day of the 5th year of life of your Volthium battery, if applicable under this limited warranty,
the amount covered for a new replacement battery will be determined according to the table
below:
Number of years of life of the defective
Volthium battery respecting this limited
warranty
% of the amount covered for the equivalent
Volthium replacement battery included in
this limited warranty
5 ans
60%
6 ans
50%
7 ans
40%
8 ans
30%
9 ans
20%
10 ans
15%
*** The amounts granted above are always conditional on the return of the defective battery
to Volthium with proof of purchase. ***
WARRANTY STATEMENT
This guarantee is the only legitimate guarantee supported by Volthium Energy. Under no
circumstances can the manufacturer be held responsible for any loss or damage of any other
nature, whether direct or indirect, in connection with Volthium brand batteries.
This warranty is understood to be the exclusive agreement between the parties concerning
the subject matter hereof. No employee or representative of the manufacturer is authorized
to offer any warranty in addition to those provided in this agreement.
NON-TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
This limited warranty is to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable to any
other person or entity. Please contact the place of purchase for any warranty claim.

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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
The manufacturer has no obligation under this limited warranty for
products subject to the following conditions (including, but not limited to):
• Damage due to improper installation; loose terminal connections, undersized wiring,
incorrect connections (series and parallel) for desired voltage and AH requirements, or
reverse polarity connections;
• Environmental damage; unsuitable storage conditions as defined by the manufacturer;
exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures, to fire or frost, or water damage;
• Damage caused by a collision;
• Damage due to improper maintenance; under or overload of the product, cold overload,
use of an unsuitable charger;
• Product that has been opened, drilled, modified or altered;
• Product used for applications other than those for which it was designed and intended,
including repeated engine starting;
• Product used on an oversized inverter / charger without the use of a manufacturer
approved surge protector;
• Product not stored in accordance with manufacturer's storage guidelines, including
storage of product at low state of charge;
• Product that was undersized for use, including an air conditioner or similar device having
a locked rotor starting current that is not used in conjunction with a manufacturer
approved surge suppressor device;
• This limited warranty does not cover a product which has reached its normal end of life
due to excessive use. A battery can only deliver a fixed amount of power over its lifetime,
which will occur over different time periods depending on usage. For example, using more
than one battery cycle per day repeatedly and frequently will result in normal end of life
before the end of the warranty period. The manufacturer reserves the right to refuse a
warranty claim if it is determined, upon inspection, that the product has reached its
normal end of life even if it remains within its warranty period;
• This limited warranty does not apply to components not essential to the operation of the
battery. These are covered as follows:
LCD display - 1 year;
Bluetooth device - 4 years.
REPAIRS WITHOUT WARRANTY
For any damage outside the warranty period or for damage not covered by the warranty,
customers can always contact the manufacturer for battery repairs. The costs will be
evaluated and determined according to the terms and conditions.
SUBMITTING A WARRANTY CLAIM
To submit a warranty request, please contact Volthium Energy by email at
[email protected] or at 514 989-9586.