INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION MANUAL

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 Table of Contents
1. GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 - Safety
1.2 - Equipment checklist

2. INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
2.1 - Selecting the appropriate cable size
2.2 - Terminal connections
2.3 - Battery orientation
2.4 - Series connections
2.5 - Parallel connections
2.6 - Series / parallel connections
2.7 - Cross tying batteries in parallel packs
2.8 - Charging batteries before use

3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
3.1 - Temperature effects on battery performance and life
3.2 - Operating temperature range
3.3 - Low discharge rate effects
3.4 - Depth of Discharge (D.O.D.) vs. Battery Life

4. CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
4.1 - Charger inspection
4.2 - Charging your Fullriver batteries
4.3 - Charging temperature range
4.4 - Charging parameters
4.4.1 - Current
4.4.2 - Voltage settings
4.4.3 - Temperature compensation

5. STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
5.1 - Battery storage procedure
5.2 - Temperature effects on self-discharge
5.3 - Storage temperature range

6. TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
6.1 - Test preparation
6.2 - Open circuit voltage test
6.3 - Discharge test
6.4 - Optional test
6.5 - CCA test
6.6 - Battery replacement instructions

7. YOUR CLEAN-GREEN ENERGY SOLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

7.1 - Fullriver products
7.2 - Fullriver manufacturing
7.3 - Solar setting recommendations

8. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

A. APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A.1 - Temperature ranges
A.2 - State of Charge (S.O.C.) vs. Open Circuit Voltage (O.C.V.)
A.3 - Bolt / Nut Specifications
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 Getting Started
Before installing your Fullriver battery, please adhere to the following safety
guidelines and make sure that you have the proper equipment for installation,
operation, and diagnostic testing.

1.1 - SAFETY

PROTECT YOURSELF AND PROTECT YOUR BATTERY

• Wear protective gear, including gloves, when handling a battery.

• Install and remove a battery using the lifting handles provided.

• Use a wrench with a rubber coated handle for installing, tightening, or

removing battery connections.

• Do not place any objects on top of a battery.

• Do not smoke near a battery.

• Keep flames, sparks and metal objects away from a battery.

• Charge batteries in a ventilated area - although AGM and Gel batteries

typically do not release gas. The safety valve may open to alleviate excess
pressure if the battery is over-charged.

ALWAYS USE CAUTION AROUND A BATTERY

1.2 - EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Gloves

Wrench with insulated / rubber coated handle

Voltmeter

Charger

Discharger (if available)

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Proper battery installation is the first step in getting the best performance out of
your Fullriver battery.

2.1 - SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE CABLE SIZE

Cables must be sized to carry the maximum expected load. Under-sized cables can
result in over-heating, melted connections and are a potential fire hazard.

Refer to TABLE 1 below for the current carrying capacity by cable size. These values
are for cable lengths of 6 feet (1.83 meters) or less. It is preferable that all cables in a
series connection or in a parallel connection are the same length.

Cable Gauge (AWG) Ampacity (Amps)

14 25
12 30
10 40
8 55
6 75
4 95
2 130
1 150
1/0 170
2/0 265
3/0 360
TABLE 1

To significantly reduce the amount of heat generated at the terminals,

use cables with solder-dipped ends.

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2.2 - TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

Terminal connections must be tightened using the correct torque values as defined
in TABLE 2 below. Over or under tightened connections can result in terminal
breakage, over-heating and/or meltdown. Using the proper torque value will provide
optimum conductivity. To avoid a short circuit, use a wrench with an insulated or
rubber coated handle when making terminal connections. See DIAGRAM 1 below
for proper washer placement.

TERMINAL TORQUE SPECS

Terminal Type ft-lbs lbs-in Nm Terminal Type ft-lbs lbs-in Nm

M6, AP 4.1-5.8 50-70 5.6-7.9 M10M (Stud) 7.7-9.6 92-115 10.4-13

M8 7.1-7.9 85-95 9.6-10.7 3/8” Stud 8.9-12 106-150 12-16.9

M10 9.6-12 115-141 13-16 FR45 5.8-7.4 70-90 7.9-10.1

M6M (Stud) 3.3-4.6 40-56 4.5-6.3 TP06 (AP) 3.3-4.6 40-56 4.5-6.3

M8M (Stud) 4.9-6.3 58-75 6.6-8.5 TP08/TP68 (AP) 5.2-6.9 63-83 7.1-9.4

NEVER place a washer between the mating surfaces of the terminals

and cables. This will compromise electrical transmission and increase
resistance, resulting in extreme heat generation and probable terminal
melting.

DIAGRAM 1

Loctite® Threadlocker may be used to better secure the terminal

connections. Be careful not to get Loctite® between the mating surfaces
of the terminal.

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2.3 - BATTERY ORIENTATION

The ideal placement of batteries is upright. AGM and Gel batteries can be placed on
their side if necessary. It is preferred that all the batteries within a pack be placed in
the same orientation.

NEVER place batteries in an inverted orientation (terminals pointed

towards ground).

2.4 - SERIES CONNECTIONS

There is more than one option to meet your voltage requirements. For example, for
a 12 volt system, you may use one (1) 12 volt battery or two (2) 6 volt batteries wired
in a series to make up the 12 volts. You may use as many batteries as you need to
make up the system voltage. Connect the positive of one battery to the negative
of the next through the entire string. See DIAGRAM 2 below for the proper series
connection.

Series Connection:
Voltage is increased in a series connection

Two 6V, 224AH batteries = 12V, 224AH

DIAGRAM 2

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2.5 - PARALLEL CONNECTIONS

There is more than one option to meet your energy requirements. For example, to
meet the requirements for a 210 Amp-Hour system, you may use one (1) 210
Amp-Hour battery or two (2) 105 Amp-Hour batteries wired in parallel to make up
the 210 Amp-Hours. Connect all the positive terminals together and all the negative
terminals together in the string. See DIAGRAM 3 below for proper parallel
connection.

Parallel Connection:
Capacity is increased in a parallel connection

Two 12V, 105AH batteries = 12V, 210AH

DIAGRAM 3

2.6 - SERIES / PARALLEL CONNECTIONS

Batteries can be connected in both series and parallel to attain the desired system
voltage and energy requirements. See DIAGRAM 4 below for proper series / parallel
connections.

Series/Parallel Connection:
Voltage and capacity are increased in a
series/parallel connection

Four 12V, 115AH batteries = 24V, 230AH

DIAGRAM 4

For optimum performance, the systems positive and negative leads

should be connected diagonally opposite (catty-corner) from each other.

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2.7 - CROSS TYING BATTERIES IN PARALLEL PACKS

In order to maintain balance in parallel battery packs, it is best to cross tie the
batteries. This method of connection will maximize the performance and life of your
battery system. Cross-tying batteries means connecting positive to positives and
negatives to negatives of each adjacent battery in the set. See DIAGRAM 5 below for
proper cross tying connections. The dotted lines represent the cross tied cables.

DIAGRAM 5

Leave some space between batteries for airflow and minor battery
expansion.

2.8 - CHARGING BATTERIES BEFORE USE

New AGM or Gel batteries that have only been stored up to six months will not need
to be charged prior to being put into service.

If new AGM or Gel batteries have been stored for more than six months, and/or in
an exceptionally hot environment, a charge may be necessary prior to being put into
service. Also, if the batteries are not charged prior to being put into service, you may
experience a slight reduction in range on the first cycle.

Battery Nominal Voltage Open Circuit Voltage (O.C.V.)

2 Volt < 2.0 Volts
6 Volt < 6.2 Volts
8 Volt < 8.3 Volts
12 Volt < 12.5 Volts
16 Volt < 16.7 Volts
TABLE 3

Check the open circuit voltage (O.C.V.) of each battery in the set and if any battery
within the set is less than the values in TABLE 3 above, recharge the battery set.

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 Operation
The performance and life of a battery will vary with the application, usage,
temperature and depth of discharge. AGM and Gel batteries tend to deliver a higher
capacity than rated (up to 10-15% higher) until they are broken in (approximately 30
cycles) and settle at their rated capacity.

3.1 - TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE AND LIFE

Operating batteries above 80°F (27°C) will yield runtimes above the rated capacity
while operating batteries below 80°F (27°C) will yield runtimes below the rated
capacity. Cold temperatures can significantly reduce battery capacity (as shown in
the chart below).

Although higher temperatures increase the battery capacity, they also accelerate
corrosion and reduce overall battery life. For example, batteries operating
continuously at 100°F (37.8°C), could experience as much as a 25% reduction in life.

3.2 - OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE

Recommended Maximum
5°F to 104°F -40°F to 160°F
(-15°C to 40°C) (-40°C to 71°C)
TABLE 4

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3.3 - LOW DISCHARGE RATE EFFECTS

Battery cycle life will be reduced when the constant load applied in a cyclic
application is at or below 0.7% of the total Ah in the battery bank (C20 rating). This is
due to a higher rate of sulfation occuring in the middle of the plate that will cause a
reduction in available capacity which in turns increases the depth of discharge over
time. An effort to either increase the load above 0.7% of C20 and/or reduce the size
of the battery bank’s capacity so the load is above 0.7% of C20 should be put forth if
possible.

3.4 - DEPTH OF DISCHARGE VS. BATTERY LIFE

Battery cycle life will vary significantly depending on the depth of discharge. The
deeper the depth of discharge, the fewer the cycles a battery will deliver. Conversely,
the shallower the depth of discharge, the more cycles a battery will deliver (as shown
in the chart below).

CYCLE LIFE vs DEPTH of DISCHARGE (DOD) *(Based on BCI Testing @ 2-hr Rate)

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%
DOD

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000
LIFE CYCLES (per BCI)

To optimize the health of your battery, limit discharge to 80% or less.

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 Charging
Using the proper charger is critical to the performance and life of your AGM
or Gel battery. If you are not sure if you have the right charger for AGM or Gel
batteries, please call our technical support line at (800) 522-8191 or email help@
fullriverbattery.com for verification.

4.1 - CHARGER INSPECTION

1. The charger cable should be insulated and free of breaks or cuts.

2. The cable connectors should be clean and properly mated with the battery
terminals to ensure a snug connection.

3. The charger’s AC cord should be free of breaks or cuts and the wall plug
should be clean.

4.2 - CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES

1. Use an AGM charger or setting whenever available for AGM batteries. Use a
Gel charger or setting whenever available for Gel batteries.

2. Never use a GEL charger or setting on an AGM battery, as it will undercharge

the battery and significantly reduce battery capacity and life.

3. Many, but not all, wet battery chargers will work for an AGM battery. Call
technical support at (800) 522-8191 or email help@fullriverbattery.com
to verify your charger. Be prepared to provide the make and model of your
charger.

4. Batteries should be fully charged after each use. Opportunity charging can be
done, but the batteries should be fully charged at least every other day if they
are used daily.

5. Charge in a ventilated area, as gases may be released through the pressure

relief valve if the batteries are excessively over-charged.

6. If the charger does not have temperature compensation, avoid charging at

temperatures above 122°F (50°C).

4.3 - CHARGING TEMPERATURE RANGE

Temp Compensation Recommended Maximum
Yes 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)
No 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C)
TABLE 5
4.4 - CHARGING PARAMETERS

Most chargers come pre-set from the factory. If your charger is pre-programmed,
use the information below to check if the settings are compatible with AGM or
Gel batteries. If you have a programmable charger or inverter, use the following
information for settings.

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4.4.1 - CURRENT

All Models (excl. FSG): The recommended bulk current is 20-25% of the 20 Hr AH
capacity or 0.20 x C20 (20 Hr. capacity in AH). The maximum allowable bulk current is
35% of the 20 Hr. AH capacity or 0.35 x C20 (20Hr. capacity in AH), unless specified.

Example:
DC115-12 is rated at 115AH @ 20 Hrs.
The recommended bulk current is 0.20 x 115 = 23 Amps
The maximum bulk current is 0.35 x 115 = 40 Amps

FSG Series: The recommended bulk current is 12.5% of the 10 Hr. AH capacity or
0.125 x C10 (10 Hr. capacity in AH). The maximum allowable bulk current is 15% of
the 10 Hr. AH capacity or 0.15 x C10 (10Hr. capacity in AH), unless otherwise stated.

Example:
FSG1660-2 is rated at 1110AH @ 10 Hrs.
The recommended bulk current is 0.125 x 1110 = 139 Amps
The maximum bulk current is 0.15 x 1110 = 167 Amps

4.4.2 - VOLTAGE SETTINGS (BOLD IS RECOMMENDED SETTING)

Charge State 12 Volt AGM 16 Volt AGM 24 Volt AGM 48 Volt AGM
Bulk 14.4-14.7 V 19.2-19.6 V 28.8-29.4 V 57.6-58.8 V
Absorption 14.4-14.7 V 19.2-19.6 V 28.8-29.4 V 57.6-58.8 V
Float 13.6-13.7 V 18.2 V 27.2-27.4 V 54.4-54.8 V
TABLE 6
Charge State 12 Volt FSG 24 Volt FSG 48 Volt FSG 12 Volt DCG
Bulk 14.4-14.7 V 28.8-29.4 V 57.6-58.8 V 14.1-14.4 V
Absorption 14.4-14.7 V 28.8-29.4 V 57.6-58.8 V 14.1-14.2 V
Float 13.6 V 27.2 V 54.6 V 13.6 V
TABLE 7
4.4.3 - TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
If you have a programmable charger or inverter that has a temperature
compensation setting, it should be set to -4mV / °C / cell or -2mV / °F / cell. TABLE
8 below has the temperature compensation voltage values for a 12V battery. For a
24V, 36V or 48V system, multiply the values in the table by 2, 3 or 4 respectively.

Charge Stage 32°F (0°C) 50°F (10°C) 68°F (20°C) 77°F (25°C) 86°F (30°C) 104°F (40°C)

Bulk 15.30 V 15.06 V 14.82 V 14.70 V 14.58 V 14.34 V

Absorption 15.30 V 15.06 V 14.82 V 14.70 V 14.58 V 14.34 V
Float 14.25 V 14.01 V 13.77 V 13.65 V 13.53 V 13.29 V
TABLE 8

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 Storage
AGM and Gel batteries have a much longer shelf life than wet, lead-acid batteries.
With a self-discharge of only 1-3% per month, AGM and Gel batteries can be stored
for a year or longer without needing to be charged.

5.1 - BATTERY STORAGE PROCEDURE

1. Charge batteries before they are placed in storage.

2. Disconnect batteries from the equipment and charger to eliminate any

parasitic loads.

3. Check the batteries based on conditions and schedule in TABLE 9 below.

Temperature Time
Below 68°F (20°C) 9 months
68°F to 86°F (20°C to 30°C) 6 months
Above 86°F (30°C) 3 months
TABLE 9

4. Check the open circuit voltage (OCV) of each battery in the set. If any battery
within the set is less than the values in TABLE 10 below, recharge the battery
set.

Battery Nominal Voltage Open Circuit Voltage (O.C.V.)

2 Volt < 2.0 Volts
6 Volt < 6.2 Volts
8 Volt < 8.3 Volts
12 Volt < 12.5 Volts
16 Volt < 16.7 Volts
TABLE 10

5. If the charger has a maintenance mode, select that mode to boost charge
batteries. Otherwise, run the normal charge cycle.

6. If the batteries are stored shorter than the time periods in TABLE 9, they do
not need to be recharged prior to being put back into service.

AGM and Gel batteries do not have a memory effect; so there is no need
to fully discharge batteries prior to charging.

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5.2 - TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON SELF-STORAGE

If the storage environment is hot, batteries will self-discharge faster than in a

cold environment as shown in the chart below. The FSG series will discharge
approximately 40-60% slower above 86°F than the chart below indicates.

Batteries CAN be safely stored on concrete floors without any negative

effects. Concrete floors DO NOT drain batteries.

5.3 - STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE

Recommended Maximum
5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) -40°F to 160°F (40°C to 71°C)
TABLE 11

Store batteries in a cool, dry environment to minimize self discharge.

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 Testing
Testing batteries can be complex and there are many application specific variables
that cannot be considered in one simple test. This section is a guide to help you
determine the overall condition of your batteries. Contact your local Fullriver Battery
distributor for assistance.

6.1 - TEST PREPARATION

1. Check that the battery cables are in good working condition. Replace any
damaged or broken cables.

2. Check that all terminal connections are tightened to proper torque

specification as described in TABLE 2.

3. Fully charge batteries.

4. Let batteries rest for at least 8 hours once charging is complete.

6.2 - OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST

1. Check and record open circuit voltage (O.C.V.) of each battery.

2. If all of the batteries are below 2.0V (2V battery), 6.1V (6V battery), 8.1V (8V
battery), 12.2V (12V battery), or 16.3V (16V battery) the set has failed. Replace
the entire set of batteries. In this situation, the battery set has either provided
all of its available energy or was severely abused.

3. Otherwise, any battery that is 0.15V lower than the highest battery voltage (2V
battery), 0.25V lower than the highest battery voltage (6V battery), 0.35V lower
than the highest battery voltage (8V battery), 0.5V lower than the highest
battery voltage (12V battery), 0.7V lower than the highest battery voltage (16V
battery), might have failed. Make note of these batteries.

All batteries in a good set should be above 2.1V (2V battery), 6.4V (6V battery), 8.5V
(8V battery), 12.7V (12V battery), and 17.0V (16V battery) when fully charged after at
least 8 hours of rest.

6.3 - DISCHARGE TEST (if you do not have a discharger, proceed to section 6.4. if you
have a Full Throttle series battery, proceed to section 6.5)

1. Connect and start discharger.

2. Record minutes (runtime) when discharge is complete. Correct runtime

minutes for battery temperature using the following formula:

Mc = Mr [1 - 0.009 (T-27)]

Where Mc is the corrected minutes, Mr is the minutes recorded and T is the

temperature at the end of the discharge in °C.

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3. If the set runs more than 60% of its rated capacity, the batteries are good and
the test is complete.

4. If the set runs less than 60% of its rated capacity, reconnect the discharger.
While under the discharge load, record the end of the discharge voltage for
each battery.

5. The batteries that are 0.5V lower than the highest end of discharge voltage
should be noted.

6. If the set delivered less than 60% of its rated capacity, and the same batteries
that were noted in STEP 3 of SECTION 6.2 were also the ones noted in STEP 5
of SECTION 6.3, those batteries are most likely failed and should be replaced.
Follow the replacement instructions in SECTION 6.6 below.

7. Otherwise, please contact your local Fullriver Battery distributor to review

your data in detail. You can also reach technical support by calling
(800) 522-8191 or emailing help@fullriverbattery.com. Additional testing
may be required depending on your specific application.

6.4 - OPTIONAL TEST

After completing SECTION 6.1 and SECTION 6.2, follow these steps:

1. Operate the vehicle/equipment until battery performance decreases.

2. Record voltages during and after operation.

3. Record time and distance of operation.

4. Provide the voltage, time, and distance data to a Fullriver Battery distributor
or to Fullriver Battery technical support at (800) 522-8191 or email
help@fullriverbattery.com.

5. This data will be analyzed in comparison to what is expected of the

vehicle/equipment.

6.5 - CCA TEST (only applicable to Full Throttle series batteries)

1. Connect and start carbon pile load tester according to CCA rating listed on
battery.

2. Record all data during test (start voltage, end voltage, pass/fail, tester model,
etc.).

3. Provide the voltage, time, and tester data to a Fullriver Battery distributor or
to Fullriver Battery technical support at (800) 522-8191 or email
help@fullriverbattery.com.

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6.6 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

As long as it is safe to do so, charge the set of batteries before replacing the failed
ones to make sure the good batteries are fully charged.

If possible, replace failed batteries with good batteries around the same age from
another piece of equipment. Try to avoid mixing new batteries in equipment with old
batteries. Put all new batteries in the same piece of equipment.

7.1 - FULLRIVER PRODUCTS

Fullriver Battery produces sealed, maintenance-free batteries that are non-

hazardous, non-spillable. During normal operation, our batteries will not release any
harmful gases and will not leak any acidic electrolyte into the environment.

Fullriver batteries are classified as safe for air, sea, and ground transportation. They
meet all requirements of the International Air Transport Association (I.A.T.A.), the
International Civil Aviation Organization (I.C.A.O.), the International Maritime
Dangerous Goods (I.M.D.G.), and the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).

More than 98% of the lead in batteries is recycled - placing lead-acid batteries at the
top of the list of most highly recycled consumer products. The recycling loop of a
lead-acid battery goes on indefinitely.

7.2 - FULLRIVER MANUFACTURING

Fullriver Battery manufactures batteries in accordance with international

environmental regulations. We continually improve our process in order to minimize
waste, recycle all waste that is recyclable and discard waste that is not recyclable in
accordance with local disposal regulations. We strictly enforce the use of proper
ventilation and protective gear. This enforcement helps minimize employee
exposure to lead at a point well below suggested levels.

7.3 - SOLAR SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fullriver Battery has a significant presence and history in the residential, commercial,
and RV solar markets. From this history, we provide the following recommendations
on charge controller and inverter settings:

7.3.1 - VOLTAGE SETTINGS

Please see tables 6 & 7 on Page 11 for bulk, absorption, and float voltage
recommendations.

Rebulk Voltage should be set low enough to not cause two charge cycles in one day,
typically 12.0, 24.0, or 48.0V. Refloat Voltage should be set slightly under 100% OCV
or 12.7, 25.4, or 50.8V.

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7.3.2 - ABSORPTION SETTINGS

Absorption time varies per installation according to total bank size and total PV kW.
Our maximum absorption time is 4 hours, however most installations need 2-3
hours on average. To estimate your rough absorption time, use the following formu-
la:
[(AH * DOD) / CHARGE AMPS * 0.85]

If your charge controller offers a setting such as Absorb End Amps (Outback) or sim-
ilar that automatically transfers to float charge based on amps accepted, absorption
time should be set to 4 hours and this setting should be set to approximately 1.75%
of total bank capacity in Ah.

7.3.3 - CHARGE RATE & EQUALIZATION

Charge amps should be set up to 25% of total bank capacity in Ah. The minimum
recommended is 10%, but verify that your absorption time will not exceed 4 hours.

Equalization is not recommended for any of our products, please disable equaliza-
tion or set to the minimum time and voltage equal to absorb. If you experience a
significant loss in capacity, please contact our technical support for further support.

7.3.4 - DEFAULT SETTINGS

When custom settings are not available, please use the following options:

Manufacturer Setting(s)
Magnum Energy AGM 2
Midnite Solar Switch 1-2: OFF/OFF, Switch 5-8: OFF/ON/ON/OFF
Schneider/Xantrex AGM
TABLE 13
7.3.5 - INVERTER SETTINGS

Low Voltage Cut Off or Low Battery Cut Out (LVCO/LBCO) will vary based on how
large your loads are and may require adjustment if your runtime is too short.

Depth of Discharge 12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt

25% 12.5 V 25.0 V 50.0 V
50% 12.2 V 24.4 V 48.8 V
80% 11.8 V 23.6 V 47.2 V
TABLE 14
If you have a charge controller setting not listed above, you may call our technical
support at (800) 522-8191 with your charge controller’s make/model and our staff
will assist you further.

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 Transportation Information
Fullriver DC, Full Force, and Full Throttle batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries
made with Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology. The electrolyte is absorbed into
the fiberglass separator material rather than in a free-flowing liquid form.

Fullriver DCG and FSG batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries made with gelled
electrolyte technology. The electrolyte is suspended in a thixotropic gel applied to
the plates rather than in a free-flowing liquid form.

Fullriver batteries are non-spillable electric storage batteries. They are exempt from
the requirements of DOT’s hazardous materials regulations since they adhere to the
requirements of code 49 CFR Section 173.159(D), which states:

A non-spillable, wet, electric storage battery is exempt from all other

requirements of this sub-chapter under the following conditions:

• The battery must be protected against short circuits and securely packaged

• The battery and outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “NON-
SPILLABLE” or “NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY“

• The battery must be capable of withstanding the Vibration and Pressure

Differential test specified in 49 CFR 173.159(d)(3)(i) and 49 CFR 173.159(d)(3)(ii);
and

• At a temperature of 131°F (55°C), the battery must not contain an unabsorbed,

free-flowing liquid, and must be designed so that electrolyte will not flow from a
ruptured or cracked case.

Fullriver batteries are protected against short circuits and are securely packaged.
Both the batteries and the outer packaging are clearly marked “NON-SPILLABLE“.
Fullriver batteries were tested by a third party lab and determined to be in
compliance with DOT regulations as stated in code 49 CFR Section 173.159(D).

Since Fullriver batteries meet all the requirements, they are considered non-
hazardous and therefore do not require a UN number or additional DOT hazardous
material labeling.

This notice is to clarify to shippers and transporters that our batteries

are packaged and marked in accordance to 49 CFR 173.159(D) and are
determined to be in compliance with DOT HMR49 Non-Hazardous Materials,
and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Special
Provisions S.P. A67 & A48.

Therefore, Fullriver batteries are not restricted for shipment by air or

any other means of transportation and are exempt from the hazardous
material category.

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A.1 - TEMPERATURE RANGES

Condition Recommended Maximum

Storage 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)
Operation 5°F to 104°F (-15°C to 40°C) -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)
Charge with TC 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)
Charge w/o TC 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C)

A.2 - STATE OF CHARGE (S.O.C) VS. OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (O.C.V.)

State of Charge Open Circuit Voltage (O.C.V.)

(S.O.C.) 2V 6V 8V 12V 16V
100 2.14 6.42 8.56 12.83 17.11
90 2.12 6.36 8.48 12.72 16.96
80 2.10 6.30 8.40 12.60 16.80
70 2.08 6.24 8.32 12.47 16.63
60 2.06 6.17 8.23 12.34 16.45
50 2.03 6.10 8.14 12.20 16.27
40 2.01 6.03 8.04 12.06 16.08
30 1.99 5.96 7.94 11.91 15.88
20 1.96 5.88 7.84 11.76 15.68
10 1.94 5.81 7.74 11.61 15.48
At 80°F (27°C)

A.3 - BOLT & NUT SPECIFICATIONS

Model Size x Thread Pitch Length / Max Insert

FT100, FT185, FT230, FT230D, FT265 6MM x 1 12MM / 9.5MM
DC35, DC55, DC85, FT438, FT620 6MM x 1 16MM / 13.5MM
DC105, DC140, DC245, DC400, FT410,
8MM x 1.25 16MM / 13MM
FT410R, FT560, FT825, FT930
DC210, DC260 8MM x 1.25 25MM / 19MM
DC1150 10MM x 1.5 16MM / 12.5MM
All Other DC Models, All Other FT Models 8MM x 1.25MM 20MM / 17MM

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