However, there are other applications called heavy-cycling or high-cycling, when a deep-cycle OPTIMA battery can successfully replace a starting battery to provide longer life and better performance.
In heavy-cycling or high-cycling applications, a vehicle will pull unusually high amperage levels from the starting battery due to extra accessories or limited alternator capacity. Public safety professionals such as police, fire and ambulance fleet managers often find that traditional starting batteries cannot provide adequate life and performance due to heavy cycling.
It is necessary to consider both the application and the charging system before deciding which OPTIMA battery is correct for you.
Download the Materials Safety Data Sheet to get information on battery content, safety and handling, and emergency measures. Both of these are top-post-only batteries. This battery has both top and side posts and probably will not work in your vehicle. The positive and negative posts are on the wrong side for your vehicle and your cables may not reach. The following charging methods are recommended to ensure a long battery life. Always use a voltage-regulated charger, with voltage limits set as described below.
These batteries are dual-purpose. They are designed for engine start and cyclic applications and for use in vehicles with large accessory loads. They are designed for engine start and deep-cycle applications for use in vehicles with large accessory loads. These batteries are designed for engine starting applications. They are NOT recommended or warranted for use in deep-cycle applications. They are designed for engine starting and deep-cycling applications, as well as for use in boats with large accessory loads.
They both feature a full-text LCD display for charging, maintaining and fault mode indication. This gauge displays battery-charging and fill rate with charger mode and fault messages and is one of the best user interfaces on the market. Other innovative features include an integrated LED work light Digital only with ergonomically designed DC charging clamps, and quick-set selections that prompt users with a quick and easy selection of charge profiles by battery type or battery maintainer by connection type.
As a division of the world's largest battery manufacturer, OPTIMA is able to leverage significant engineering resources and data to develop a superior battery-charging algorithm. This algorithm allows the OPTIMA Chargers Digital and Digital 12V Performance Battery Chargers and Maintainers to charge batteries faster than most battery chargers of similar size, and to charge faster than chargers with up to twice the current amps output. The safety of OPTIMA chargers is also class-leading, with reverse polarity protection, spark-free connections and over-temperature protection.
The OPTIMA Chargers Digital and Digital 12V Performance Battery Chargers and Maintainers will safely charge and maintain your battery even during long-term storage with automatic restart in the event of power disruption or temperature-compensated charging.
There are several innovative features to prevent overcharge, even in the event of battery failure. Finally, several unique and innovative features have been included, such as a backlit LCD display, a USB charging port for phones and other devices on the Digital only , an integrated power cord and charging clamp storage, and an integrated work light on the charging clamp on the Digital only.
The OPTIMA Chargers Digital and Digital 12V Performance Battery Chargers and Maintainers can charge all types of traditional and AGM, volt lead-acid batteries used in automotive, motorcycle, marine, tractor, power sports, RVs and more, since it will maximize the charging profile for each application, while giving every battery the ability to perform at the ultimate level.
Yes, the OPTIMA Chargers Digital and Digital 12V Performance Battery Chargers and Maintainers can be used for charging volt flooded and AGM lead-acid batteries, used in automotive, motorcycle, marine, tractor, power sport, RV and more applications, as it will maximize the charging profile for each application, while giving every battery the ability to perform at the ultimate level.
Some have different settings for charging flooded, gel and AGM batteries. All lead-acid batteries can experience sulfation—the formation of lead sulfate crystals upon discharge. Look for a charger with a desulfation mode to help condition your battery and keep it performing at its best. Low and slow is best. A low-amp charger one to 12 amps is generally the best choice for charging any lead-acid battery. It's quicker to charge at higher amperage, but it also can generate a lot of heat, which reduces the life of a battery, just like the heat of summer.
Alternators are NOT chargers. Don't rely on your alternator to do the work of a charger. If your battery is discharged to the point where it cannot start your vehicle, use a charger as soon as possible to make sure your battery gets fully charged.
Batteries eventually die. Batteries are a consumable product. No battery will last forever. The goal is to consistently maintain your battery to get the most life out of it. Different chargers. Different capabilities. Under normal conditions, most volt automatic battery chargers will work on an AGM battery.
AGM and gel technology differ. Remember that the technology of an AGM battery is not the same as a gel battery, which has its own charging requirements. If your charger offers different modes, select the correct one for your battery.
If you use the gel setting to charge an AGM battery, it won't fully charge and, over time, it could actually damage your AGM battery. The magic threshold — The charging scenario for a deeply discharged AGM battery, one that's dipped below Failures are often caused when a starting battery is used in a cycling application, for which a deep-cycle battery is the better choice.
The charger won't even charge it! Or is it? This allows very high amperage output so that the battery can power your accessories longer and deeper than a traditional battery, but at the same time deeply discharging it.
An AGM battery with its low internal resistance may stump car guys because sometimes it doesn't work like a traditional flooded lead-acid battery. Here's the problem: Most battery chargers have built-in safety features that may prevent chargers from recharging deeply discharged batteries. A traditional battery that's at Most analog chargers are binary and are either on or off.
But the fact is that the AGM battery may be just fine; it has simply slipped below the minimum voltage threshold of the charger to turn on, and the charger doesn't know what to do with the battery, so it does nothing. Here are three options for bringing that deeply discharged AGM battery back to peak operational performance. The best method for recharging a deeply discharged AGM battery is to purchase a modern charger that has kept up with battery technology.
Many chargers now have AGM-specific settings and desulfation steps that help recondition and recover deeply discharged AGM batteries. These are becoming more common, and they work well for all lead-acid batteries. They have the additional capability of doubling as a battery "maintainer" for batteries in storage. Some come with additional ring terminals to permanently attach to your battery leads so you can charge the battery externally with an accessible charger or maintainer.
This makes it easy to hook up when you store your car, truck, boat or RV. This is a recovery method for the do-it-yourselfer using the equipment you've got in the garage. With this option, you're going to trick your traditional charger into charging the deeply discharged AGM battery. Hook up the good battery and deeply discharged AGM battery in parallel — positive to positive and negative to negative. Do not have the charger connected to the battery or turned on at this stage.
Now, hook up the good battery to the charger. Turn on the charger. The charger will "see" the voltage of the good battery hooked up in parallel , and start providing a charge. After the batteries have been hooked up for about an hour, check to see if the AGM battery is slightly warm or hot to the touch.
Batteries naturally become warm during charging, but excessive heat may be an indication that there really is something wrong with the battery. Discontinue charging immediately if the battery is hot to the touch. Also discontinue the process if you hear the battery "gassing" — a hissing sound coming from the safety valves. With your voltage meter, check back often to see if the AGM battery has charged to This generally takes less than two hours with a amp charger. If it has, disconnect the charger from the wall outlet and remove the good battery from the charger.
Now, connect only the deeply discharged AGM battery to the charger. Turn on the charger and continue until the AGM battery reaches a full charge, or until the automatic charger completes the charge process. In most cases, the AGM battery will be recovered.
If you don't own a battery charger, you don't want to make the investment, or you're not the do-it-yourself kind of person, this is the option for you. Take the battery to a professional battery specialist who knows AGM technology. Most specialists are willing to provide "charge and check" procedures free or for a small fee.
Auto parts stores are typically not capable of accurately determining an AGM battery's condition and many use conductance testers that don't provide correct readings. Battery specialists such as Interstate Batteries and other independent battery distributors are experts who can help determine if your battery is recoverable or not.
Voltage measurements of the battery when the engine is running are the output of your alternator. This measurement should be about If they are dim, it indicates the lights are running off the battery and that little or no power is being produced by the alternator. If the lights get brighter as you rev the engine, it means the alternator is producing some current, but may not be producing enough at idle to keep the battery properly charged.
If the lights have normal brightness and don't change intensity as the engine is revved, your charging system is probably functioning normally. If this checks out, you should determine whether or not the battery is holding a charge, or if something on the vehicle is discharging the battery.
A high parasitic draw key-off load. This can quickly discharge a battery and decrease its service life. Current drain on the battery can be checked with an ammeter. With the ignition off, disconnect one of the battery cables. Connect one ammeter lead to the battery and the other to the cable. The normal current drain on most vehicles should be about 25 milliamps or less. If the key-off drain exceeds milliamps, there's an electrical problem that requires further diagnosis.
A problem with your battery is causing it to not hold a charge. To check this, remove the battery from the vehicle, charge it to the full voltage, wait 12 to 24 hours, then measure its voltage. Another faster, but less-preferable way to do this is to turn on the high-beam headlights for 15 seconds, turn them off, wait five to 10 minutes, then check the voltage. If you measure the voltage of the battery the next day, week or even a month later, the voltage should be close to the max voltages listed above.
If the voltage holds when it is not installed in your vehicle but drops when it is in your vehicle, see 1 above. The battery was somehow discharged, and your maintenance charger is not able to properly charge your deeply discharged battery.
Please see the directions for charging a deeply discharged battery. However, under normal vehicle-starting applications, most regular automatic lead-acid battery chargers will properly charge an OPTIMA battery. However, since OPTIMA batteries are frequently used in high-performance applications or nonstandard vehicle-starting applications, there are certain instances that must be given special considerations.
A handheld electronic battery tester will most likely provide inaccurate results. An OPTIMA battery has the benefit of very low internal resistance, which allows high-amperage output as well as efficient charge acceptance. This benefit also allows an OPTIMA battery to run longer than its specified ratings and run at a lower voltage than typical flooded batteries. Most basic battery chargers have a built-in function to prevent charging a battery with less than However, even some AGM-compatible chargers will not recharge deeply discharged less than In those instances, it may be necessary to follow the parallel charging instructions.
For regular charging, we recommend a maximum of 10 amps, For float charging, we recommend one amp maximum, In these applications, most volt chargers old or new or alternators will sufficiently recharge an OPTIMA battery with at least Typically, we only see issues with charging when it relates to stand-alone deep-cycling applications or severely discharged OPTIMA batteries.
These guidelines are intended for typical consumer applications. For military, commercial applications or new equipment design, please contact OPTIMA for additional technical information and assistance. If your charger will remain on indefinitely, the voltage should be at No, as long as the voltage is properly regulated. Because the OPTIMA battery has a very low internal resistance, it will accept high current more efficiently than conventional batteries.
Stage 1: Analyze your battery's condition, state of charge and quality of connections before charging. Stage 3: Fast-charge bulk mode for moderately discharged batteries, also known as normal battery charging. Stage 6: Automatic storage recondition mode — desulfates your battery when in storage and being maintained. Because of the high-purity lead grid in the OPTIMA battery, it has a self-discharge rate much lower than conventional flat-plate batteries. This means the OPTIMA battery can sit for longer periods while retaining enough charge to start your vehicle when stored and maintained properly.
Depending on storage temperature and the state of charge when put into storage, it can usually sit for eight to 12 months and still start most vehicles. When possible, store your battery in a cool, dry location. Check the battery voltage every six months and charge if it falls below Remember, newer vehicles with onboard electronics such as computers, LCD screens, game systems, GPS units, clocks, etc.
If the vehicle is to be stored for long periods, you should use a maintenance charger to compensate for this drain. During maintenance, the voltage should be regulated between On older vehicles without electronics, disconnect the battery cables when the vehicle is not being used for extended periods. All batteries gradually lose their charge when stored over long periods of time. This helps to prevent the battery from becoming deeply discharged during storage, but it won't completely protect it from damage.
Even when your vehicle is turned off, there still may be a drain on the battery. This is especially true of newer vehicles equipped with computers, alarm systems and clocks that continue to run even when the vehicle is off.
Over time, these will drain a battery to voltages too low to start the vehicle. It could even continue to drain to the point of damaging the battery. The most important consideration when storing any battery is to make sure the voltage never drops below We recommend using a type of battery maintainer — a device that will monitor your battery and keep it at a full state of charge during storage.
If it is not possible to use a maintenance charger, disconnect the battery from the vehicle during storage to prevent small electrical drains from discharging the battery. Always provide a full charge with a battery charger prior to storage, and then check the battery voltage every three to six months.
Charge the battery if it falls below Should the AC power cord, plug or the DC cables be damaged in any way, do not attempt to service. Follow the return instructions in the customer service and warranty section of the manual. You could take the battery out of your vehicle during storage, but sometimes access can be a challenge. So it may be easier to leave it in. That's OK, but you should fully disconnect it to prevent parasitic drains. First, check the voltage to ensure the battery has a full charge about If it's not fully charged, give it a full charge prior to storage.
Then, loosen the negative cable and disconnect it from the battery. All electrical draws on the battery will cease and your battery will be protected. Batteries will lose some voltage while in storage for extended periods of time, but will typically have enough power to start your vehicle. Don't leave it up to the alternator to fully recharge the battery, as most alternators are designed to maintain batteries that are near a full state of charge, not recover deeply discharged batteries.
Instead, use a battery charger to make sure your battery is fully charged. You'll extend the life of the battery and probably the alternator by doing this. No, today's batteries use polypropylene plastic for the case material. They will not be affected. When possible, always store a battery in a cool, dry location.
You may want to consider using a good-quality battery maintenance device to keep the battery properly maintained during storage, preferably units that are microprocessor-controlled and have specific settings for AGM batteries. When it's maintained properly you won't have to worry about leaking, corrosion or gassing.
Inspect your battery terminal connections every now and then to ensure they are clean, snug and protected from the elements. These guidelines are for typical consumer applications. For military, commercial applications, or new equipment design, please contact OPTIMA for additional technical information and assistance.
With batteries as durable as ours, you might wonder why we offer warranties in the first place. Warranty Guide Manual. For additional information, click below to read the full product warranty. Your purchase receipt:. Warranty replacement batteries do not carry a new warranty. The only way for us to determine your original battery purchase date is to have the original receipt.
Those applications carry a much different warranty than our consumer warranty. These batteries may not carry a warranty. These batteries could be resold and they would have absolutely no factory warranty coverage. Though we pride ourselves in the relationships we have with our distributors, and we have numerous programs and incentives to have defective batteries returned to us, we cannot have complete control over what happens with every returned battery.
We're so confident that the Digital will increase battery life that we'll extend the consumer battery warranty by a full year when you buy a charger and battery at the same time.
Now that's a winning combination. No more flipping through pages and pages of user manuals. We've got everything you need right here in digital form. Battery User Guide. Material Safety Data Sheet - English. Material Safety Data Sheet - French.
Warranty Manual. Hold Down and Adapter Sheet. This would describe most stock vehicles. Buy Redtop. The dual-purpose BLUETOP light gray case can be used for both starting and deep cycling; it is a true deep-cycle battery with extremely high cranking power. Buy Bluetop. With premium cranking power and impressive cycling capability, this heavy-duty battery is also perfect for modern accessory-loaded vehicles.
Low internal resistance also provides more consistent power output and faster recharges. Buy Yellowtop. Find Your Store. Close X Find your nearest Optima retailer Please enter a 5-digit zip code.
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