XS POWER CHARGING REQUIREMENTS.

[PONCE2006]

i was wondering whats the requirements to charge a xs power battery as far as what amperage should it be charge and what type of charger not including xs power charger but a charger that one can buy at a more convenient price. :noob: :noob:

[Nathan @ XSpower]

14.4V and 15amps is optimal charge rate.

•It is very important that proper charging techniques be used when charging XS Power batteries. XS Power batteries are designed for use with the XS Power battery chargers with a MAXIMUM output voltage of 2.4 volts per cell (14.4v for 12v batteries, 16.8V for 14v batteries, and 19.2v for 16v batteries). AT NO TIME during charging should the battery be subjected to more than 2.4 volts per cell. Voltages above this will cause the battery to "gas" and once the oxygen is vented it cannot be restored.

•Under-charging XS Power 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 2.1

volts per cell (12.6 for 12v batteries, 14.6 for 14V batteries, and 16.8 for 16v batteries). Improper charging can cause damage that

is permanent and will VOID THE WARRANTY.

Edited April 14, 2011 by Nathan@XSPOWER

[Nathan @ XSpower]

You can use any AGM compatible battery charger as long as the charger output specifications meets that of the battery instructions that come with your XS Power battery. It is also important to make sure that when you are using AGM type batteries that you keep the ambient temperature around the battery in control. Please refer to the chart below for more detail.

12V Battery 32 F 50F 68F 77F 86F 104F

Charge voltage 15.3 15.06 14.82 14.70 14.58 14.34

Float Voltage 14.25 14.01 13.77 13.65 13.53 13.29