Alpha Technologies FlexPoint AX Series - Manual (Page 29)

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5. Activation
Table 5-4, Battery Capacity Retention and Charging
5.4 Battery Management
Batteries have limited shelf life and must be put into service in a timely manner. The chart below
provides general storage guidelines and illustrates the relationship between capacity retention and
storage temperature over time. Consult battery documentation for product specifi c information.
No supplementary charge required.
(Carry out supplementary battery
charge before use if 100% capacity is
required).
Supplementary charge required before
use. This charge will help recover the
capacity and should be made as early
as possible.
Supplementary charge may often fail
to recover the capacity. The battery
should never be left standing till this
state is reached.
Storage Period (Months)
0 2 4 6 8 16 18 0 14 12 10
Capacity Retention Ratio % 40%
60%
80%
100%
0
5°C
(41°F)
25°C
(77°F)
40°C
(104°F)
30°C
(86°F)
Supplementary charge and storage guidelines