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        Proper Care and Maintenance of Deep Cycle Batteries

*  New Batteries should be given a full charge before use.
*  New Batteries need to be cycled several times before reaching full capacity (20-    50) cycles, depending on type). Usage should be limited during this period.
*  Battery cables should be intact, and the connectors kept tight at all times. Systematic inspection is recommended.
*  Vent caps should be kept in place and tight during vehicle operation and battery charging.
*  Batteries should be kept clean, free of dirt and corrosion at all times.
*  Batteries should be watered after charging unless plates are exposed before charging. If exposed, plates should be covered by approximately 1/8" of acid. Check acid level after charge. The acid level should be kept 1/4" below the bottom of the fill well in the cell cover.
*  Water used to replenish batteries should be distilled or treated not to exceed 200 T.D.S. (total dissolved solids...parts per million). Particular care should be taken to avoid metallic contamination (iron).
*  For best battery life, batteries should not be discharged below 80% of their rated capacity. Proper battery sizing will help avoid excessive discharge.
*  Battery chargers should be matched to fully charge batteries in an eight hour period. Defective chargers will damage batteries or severely reduce their performance.
*  As batteries age, their maintenance requirements change. This means longer charging time and/or higher finish rate (higher amperage at the end of the charge). Usually older batteries need to be watered more often. And, their capacity decreases.
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