7 Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance
7.1 General Information
The battery product is not fully charged. It is recommended that the installation be completed within 3
months after arrival;
During the maintenance process, do not re-install the battery in the battery product. Otherwise, the
performance of the battery will be reduced;
It is forbidden to dismantle any battery in the battery product, and it is forbidden to dis- sect the
battery;
After the battery product is over-discharged, it is recommended to charge the battery within 48 hours.
The battery product can also be charged in parallel. After the battery product is connected in parallel, the
charger only needs to connect the output port of any product battery.
Never attempt to open or dismantle the battery! The inside of the battery does not contain serviceable
parts.
Disconnect the Li-Ion battery from all loads and charging devices before performing cleaning and
maintenance activities.
Place the enclosed protective caps over the terminals before cleaning and maintenance activities to
avoid the risk of contacting the terminals.
All the battery terminals must be disconnected for maintenance.
Please contact the supplier within 24 hours if there is something abnormal.
Do not use cleaning solvents to clean battery.
7.2 Inspection
Inspect for loose and/or damaged wiring and contacts, cracks, deformations, leakage, or damage of
any other kind. If damage to the battery is found, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to charge or use a
damaged battery. Do not touch the liquid from a ruptured battery.
Regularly check the battery's state of charge. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries will slowly self-
discharge when not in use or whilst in storage.
Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the following conditions:
-The battery run time drops below 70% of the original run time.
-The battery charge time increases significantly.
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7.3 Cleaning
If necessary, clean the Li-Ion battery with a soft, dry cloth. Never use liquids, solvents, or abrasives to
clean the Li-Ion battery.
7.4 Maintenance
The Li-Ion battery is maintenance-free. Charge the battery to approximately > 80% of its capacity at least
once every year to preserve the battery capacity.
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