Binetto AGM Battery Installation & Activation

In order to experience problem free start up and operation of your battery please follow the outlined instructions below.

» Quick Reminders

• Do not Remove the Red Foil until ready to Install Battery.
• Store battery in cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Once Acid Container Cap strip is removed do not puncture or otherwise attempt to open the container. Do not separate the individual cells from each other.
• Make sure to keep cap strip, do not discard.
• Use protective gloves and eyewear during installation process.
• Always make sure to use the same Acid container supplied with the battery. Acid volume is battery specific and each container contains the proper amount for your battery model.

» Battery Activation Procedure

1. Make sure the battery is out of the vehicle and on level ground. Proceed to remove the Red Foil from the Battery, discard of foil.
2. Remove Acid bottle from plastic bag and take Cap Strip off of Acid container. Make sure to keep strip, as this will be used to seal your battery.
3. Place the Acid bottle with sealed top down to be inserted to the battery filler openings. Hold the container level and push down so as to allow the battery filling holes to puncture the acid bottle. You will see air bubbles as the acid makes its way into the battery.
4. Keep the container in place for about 20 minutes until it empties completely. Check flow of Electrolyte, making sure it continues to make its way into the battery. If flow of electrolyte slows down or comes to a halt slowly tap the bottle. DO NOT remove the bottle until it is entirely empty.
5. The following steps are crucial to the correct activation of your battery. For batteries between 3Ah-11Ah allow the battery to stand for about 30 minutes. For batteries higher than 12 Ah allow them to stand for a minimum of 1 hour. This time allows for the electrolyte to permeate into the plates for optimum performance. (If you are not sure about your battery Ah, please check the front of your battery where this information is displayed.)
6. Place the cap strip loosely on the battery filling holes, so as not to seal it. It is now important that you finish activating your battery by charging it. (For charging information see "Charging your newly activated battery") Once the electrolyte has been allowed to permeate the plates your battery is roughly 80% charged. A subsequent charge is the final step before pushing the cap strip down to seal your battery.
7. Once charging is complete push down the cap strip firmly to seal your battery. Your battery is now fully activated. Please make sure to charge your battery in order to complete the activation process.

NOTES:

• When closing placing the cap strip on the battery to permanently seal it, do not pound or hammer on it.
• DO NOT open the cap strip ever again once it has been sealed. Unlike conventional batteries these stay permanently sealed.
• It is important for proper activation that you charge your battery once you have filled it and let is stand its required time.
• Once charged and sealed allow the battery to sit for at least one hour; then use a Voltmeter to check voltage. Newly activated batteries should read 12.8V or higher. If your newly activated battery reads less, you must give your battery an additional charge.
• Do not use a quick charge for initial activation.

» Charging Your Newly Activated Battery

All Sealed batteries require an initial charge before final installation. This is the most important final step to ensure prolonged battery life and trouble free operation.

It is advised to use a constant current battery charger, when doing so refer to the sticker on top of the battery to determine method of charging.

In order to find recommended current output in amps, divide battery amp hour rating by 10.

EXAMPLE: 9Ah battery - 9/10 = 0.9 Ah current for 10 hrs. (0.9 x 10)

DO NOT AT ANY TIME OVERCHARGE YOUR BATTERY.

Overcharging your battery can harm the battery to a point where it cannot be recovered. Too much of a boost charge will case the electrolyte level to drop. Being this is a sealed battery water cannot be added to make up for the difference. Overcharging can damage the plates, making future charging difficult or impossible.

» Routine Charging (See Chart Below)

The most important thing you must know in order to correctly maintain sealed batteries is to keep it fully charged. The single worst thing for a battery is to allow it to continuously discharge.

All batteries have a self-discharge rate. Batteries automatically lose charge when they sit, not being used. Besides this you must take into account that higher ambient temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate. The combination of heat and idleness will drain your battery; therefore, once again, make sure your battery is always fully charged by routine charging.

NOTES:

• NEVER REMOVE BATTERY SEALING STRIP ONCE BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED. THIS IS A SEALED BATTERY AND IS NOT TO BE OPENED AT ANY TIME.
• IF BATTERY GETS HOT IMMEDIATELY CEASE CHARGING, ALLOW BATTERY TO COOL BEFORE RESUMING.
• USE A VOLTMETER TO TEST BATTERY VOLTAGE ONCE ACTIVATED AND CHARGED. MAKE SURE TO ALLOW BATTERY TO SIT A MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR BEFORE TESTING VOLTAGE. BATTERY SHOULD READ 12.8V OR MORE AFTER SITTING FOR AT LEAST 1-2 HOURS.

» Routine Charging Chart