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OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
The ODYSSEY™ battery ingeniously uses absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology to offer, in
one box, the characteristics of two separate batteries. It can deep cycle as well as provide
enormous cranking power - it is almost as if a champion long distance runner and a world
class sprinter are one and the same person.
These batteries are capable of providing engine cranking pulses in excess of 2250A for
5 seconds as well as 400 charge/discharge cycles to 80% depth of discharge (DOD). A typical
starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery can do one or the other, but not both. It is either a
sprinter or a long distance runner; ODYSSEY batteries will do both — provide short duration
high amperage pulse or low rate long duration drains.
WHY USE ODYSSEY BATTERIES?
GUARANTEED LONGER SERVICE LIFE
With an eight to twelve year design life (float) and a three to ten year service life, ODYSSEY
saves you time and money because you do not have to replace the battery as often. ODYSSEY
is warranted against factory defects for two full years in powersports or three full years in
automotive, commercial and heavy-duty marine applications. Since actual warranty can vary
with your geographical location, please check with your ODYSSEY representative for the
warranty specific to your application.
SUPERIOR CRANKING AND FAST CHARGE CAPABILITY
The 5 second cranking power of ODYSSEY batteries is double to triple that of equally sized
conventional batteries, even when the temperature is as low as - 40°C (-40°F). Also, with
simple constant voltage charging (alternator or independent charger), there is no limitation on
the inrush current, so the user is assured of fast charge recovery.
MOUNTING FLEXIBILITY
The ODYSSEY battery may be installed in any orientation (except inverted) without sacrificing
any performance attributes. There is no fear of any acid spillage as ODYSSEY recycles the
internal gas during operation or charging. The valve regulated design of the ODYSSEY battery
eliminates the need for an acid vent tube; eliminating the fear of acid burns or damage to
expensive chrome or paint.
SUPERIOR VIBRATION RESISTANCE
ODYSSEY batteries are of military grade and have endured rigorous tests that demonstrate
their overall ruggedness and exceptional tolerance of mechanical abuse.
READY OUT OF THE BOX
ODYSSEY batteries are shipped fully charged. If ODYSSEY’S voltage is 12.65V or greater
simply install the battery in your vehicle and you are ready to go! If below 12.65V, boost
charge following the instructions in the ODYSSEY Owner’s Manual and/or Technical Manual.
Putting a boost on the battery will not hurt it, even if its voltage reads higher than 12.65V.
WORRY-FREE SHIPPING
Owing to the drycell design, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has classified the
ODYSSEY battery as a nonspillable, so it may be shipped worry-free by express service or by
air.
LONGER STORAGE LIFE
Unlike conventional batteries that need to be recharged every six to twelve weeks the
ODYSSEY battery, when fully charged, can be stored for up to 2 years at 25°C (77°F). Simply
recharge and ODYSSEY is returned to full power. At lower temperatures, storage times will be
even longer.
DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY
Should ODYSSEY become deeply discharged, simply recharge following instructions in this
manual.
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1. Using proper procedures as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, carefully
disconnect the cables from your old battery and remove it from the vehicle. Return the spent
battery to the battery dealer for proper recycling.
2. Inspect existing battery cables for corrosion, acid damage or insulation deterioration.
Replace if deterioration is present.
3. Position your ODYSSEY in the battery holder and fasten firmly to the vehicle.
4. Connect the positive cable from your ignition to the Positive (+) terminal.
5. Connect the negative cable from your engine or chassis to the Negative (-) terminal.
6. Torque the bolt, screw or nut per the specification noted in table. If you’re using the
Accessory Bolt (C), hold the Brass Post (A) with vise grips and counter torque. Do the same
with General Motors™ automotive battery cable installation.
NOTE: This is a valve regulated sealed battery and never needs to have water or electrolyte
(acid) added. Warranty will be void if opened!
B
A. Bolt
B. Washer
C. Battery
A. Brass Post
B. Helicoil Insert
C. Accessory Bolt
3/8“ Course Thread
(not included)
D. Battery
A
C
A
B
C
D
A
DIN
TERMINAL
3/8”-16 UNC
THREAD
B
A. 0.72”/18.2mm MAX
B. 0.96”/24.5mm MAX
M6 x 1
THREAD
3/8-16 UNC
THREAD
0.61”
(15.5mm)
0.74”
(18.8mm)
NTS
PC625
PC2150
SAE
Terminals
PC2250
All Other Models
NOTE: PC535 Bolt installation
is in horizontal orientation.
PC1500
0.85
1.12
SIDE TERMINAL
3/8-16 UNC-2B
0.34 DEEP
TOP TERMINALS
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
0.813
(20.7)
0.614
(15.6)
0.732
(18.6)
0.813
(20.7)
0.677
(17.2)
0.732
(18.6)
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INSTALLATION
Your ODYSSEY is normally ready to install right out of the box! Measure the battery voltage;
if it is 12.65 volts or greater, install; if less, then refer to the charging section.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY:
• EXPOSING BATTERY TO GASOLINE OR DIESEL FUEL
• REMOVING THE LABELED COVER
• REMOVING OR DESTROYING THE BATTERY’S DATE CODE
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT YOUR ODYSSEY’S TERMINALS!
Remove any metallic items such as watches, bracelets and other personal jewelry to ensure
safe installation.
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Constant voltage portable charger parameters:
(A) Standby, per 12V battery 13.5-13.8V no current limit required
(B) Cyclic, per 12V battery (16-hour recharge) 14.4-14.8V no current limit required
Typical deep-cycle life at 25°C/77°F at a 5-hour rate 400 cycles at 80% DOD
Typical service life at 25°C/77°F Medium to heavy duty usage: 5+ years
Light duty usage: 5-8+ years
Design characteristics
Battery type Sealed dry cell valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) gas recombination technology
Plate Design High purity lead/tin grid, starved electrolyte
Electrolyte/specific gravity Sulfuric acid: 1.310 ±0.005 at 25°C/77°F, fully charged
Safety Vent Self-resealing Bunsen valve per cell
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Model
Pulse Hot
Cranking
Amps
(5 Sec)
CCA
Length
Inches
(mm)
Width
Inches
(mm)
Height
Inches
(mm)
Weight
Ibs
(kg)
Torque
Spec
In-lbs
(Nm Max)
Internal
Resistance
(mΩ)
Short
Circuit
Current
Nominal Constant Current Capacity to 1.67Vpc @ 25°C/77°F - Ah
20-
Hour
10-Hour 8-Hour 5-Hour 2-Hour 1-Hour 30-Min.
PC310
310 100
5.43
(138.0)
3.39
(86.0)
3.98
(101.0)
5.9
(2.7)
8.9
(1.0)
27.1 455A 8 7 7.6 7.2 6.5 6 5.4
PC535
535 200
6.70
(170.2)
3.90
(99.1)
6.125
(155.6)
12.0
(5.4)
40
(4.5)
8 1000A 14.8 13 14 13 12 11 10
PC545
545 185
7.00
(177.8)
3.37
(85.6)
5.17
(131.3)
12.6
(5.7)
50
(5.6)
10 1200A 14 12 13 13 11 10 9
PC625
625 265
6.70
(170.2)
3.90
(99.1)
6.89
(175.0)
13.2
(6.0)
40
(4.5)
7 1800A 18 17 17 16 15 14 12
PC680
680 220
7.27
(184.7)
3.11
(79.0)
6.67
(169.4)
15.4
(7.0)
50
(5.6)
7 1800A 17 16 16 15 14 13 12
PC925
925 380
6.64
(168.6)
7.05
(179.0)
5.04
(128.0)
26.0
(11.8)
60
(6.8)
5 2400A 28 27 26 25 23 22 20
PC1200
1200 550
7.87
(199.9)
6.66
(169.1)
6.80
(172.7)
38.2
(17.4)
60
(6.8)
4.5 2600A 44 40 40 39 35 32 28
PC1500
1500 825
10.85
(275.6)
6.99
(177.5)
7.82
(198.6)
53.0
(24.0)
SIDE
70 (7.9)
2.5 3100A 68 62 60 57 51 47 42
PC1700
1700 875
13.02
(330.7)
6.62
(168.2)
6.93
(176.0)
60.9
(27.6)
60
(6.8)
3.5 3500A 68 65 64 62 58 54 48
PC2150
2150 1090
13.00
(330.2)
6.80
(172.7)
9.41
(239.0)
75.0
(34.1)
150-200
(16.9-22.6)
2.2 5000A 100 92 90 85 80 73 60
PC2250
2250 1225
11.26
(286.0)
10.59
(269.0)
9.17
(233.0)
86.0
(39.0)
100(11.0)
For 3/8”
Stud only
2.1 5000A 126 114 110 103 90 80 69
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(A) How do I know the state of charge
of the battery?
Figure 2: ODYSSEY OCV vs. SOC
As long as the battery has not been
charged or discharged for 6 or more
hours, Figure 2 can be used to
determine the SOC of the ODYSSEY
battery. Use a high quality digital
voltmeter to measure its OCV. The graph
shows that a healthy, fully charged
ODYSSEY battery will have an OCV of
12.84V or higher at 25ºC.
(B) How long can the battery be stored?
Refer to Figure 3 below. At 25°C (77ºF),
these batteries can be stored for up to
2 years. The lower the temperature, the
longer the storage time. The battery
must be charged before storage.
Roughly every 10°C (18°F) increase in
temperature cuts storage time in half.
If the temperature rises to 35°C (95°F)
the battery may be stored for only
1 year before a recharge becomes
necessary. Figure 3 will apply only if the
battery is fully charged before storage.
Figure 3: ODYSSEY storage time at
temperatures
State of Charge (SOC), %
Open circuit voltage (OCV), V
13.0
12.8
12.6
12.4
12.2
12.0
11.8
11.6
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
12.84V or higher indicates
100% SOC
Percent of 0.05C capacity
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
Open circuit storage time in weeks
10 20 30 40 50 60 700
25°C45°C65°C
PULSE DISCHARGE CAPABILITIES
Table 1 shows the 5, 10, 20 and 30-second pulse discharge numbers for these batteries
to 7.2V at 25ºC (77ºF). Sufficient time must be given between successive discharges to
allow the terminals to cool down. Also, fully charged batteries will meet these
specifications.
Battery Pulse discharge in amps to 7.2V
5 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec.
PC310 310 250 225 200
PC535 535 465 410 380
PC545 545 495 420 380
PC680 680 595 525 400
PC625 625 545 480 450
PC925 925 870 765 675
PC1200 1,200 1,090 900 825
PC1500 1,500 1,280 1,100 975
PC1700 1,700 1,540 1,355 1,195
PC2150 2,150 1,985 1,750 1,600
PC2250 2,250 2,075 1,775 1,675
Table 1: Pulse discharge of ODYSSEY batteries
ODYSSEY STORAGE AND DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY
Figure 2 shows the relationship between open circuit voltage (OCV) and state of
charge (SOC) for the ODYSSEY battery.
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MAINTENANCE
ODYSSEY is very different from standard liquid-acid batteries that are openly vented.
ODYSSEY is and operates as a sealed battery, recycling all gases internally. There is no
corrosion of the positive terminal or corrosion to the surrounding area. ODYSSEY is shipped
fully charged from the factory, but prior to installation, check the battery’s voltage to see if it
is 12.65 volts or greater. If not, recharge it using the procedure below.
Never attempt to remove the top decal cover, as it will cause the battery to fail.
CHARGING
The state of charge in an ODYSSEY battery can be determined from the following chart:
Powersport Vehicles - have limited charging systems. To get long life from the ODYSSEY
battery, it is important that the battery is kept near full charge, approximately 12.8 volts. If
there are electrical loads during storage, then the negative battery cable should be
disconnected or an independent float charger used. Low power 2.0 amp chargers for storage
charge will keep a fully charged battery fully charged but cannot recharge if ODYSSEY
becomes discharged.
Racing Vehicles using total loss (no alternator) - standard automotive type chargers are not
designed to return 105-108% of the energy removed. They normally boost charge to 80-95%
and expect the alternator to complete the charge. Chargers listed on our website at
www.odysseyfactory.com/odycharg_c.htm are specifically designed for ODYSSEY batteries
that are routinely deeply discharged. They provide the 105-108% recharge and then switch to
storage charge.
To fully charge a PC2150, a minimum of 40 amps are required with charger voltage within
the range of 14.1V to 14.7V. It is imperative not to exceed 15.0V as this will cause the
pressure valves to open and out-gas hydrogen, oxygen and water from inside the battery.
This will shorten the life of the battery and cause premature failure. Some portable chargers
exceed 15.0V, especially two-wheel garage chargers, so charging voltages should be verified
by measuring the charging voltage during the time when the charging amperage is reducing
from full output. The deep cycle charging voltage must be within 14.1V minimum to 14.7V
maximum.
If a standard automotive charger is used to boost charge a discharged battery because of an
accessory left on, it is important to make sure the charging voltage does not exceed 15 volts
during charge. A hand held voltmeter can be used to monitor this periodically. The following
chart provides recharge times under this type of boost charging to an 80-95% recharge and
then allows the vehicle charging system to complete the charge.
Voltmeter Reading State of Charge
12.84 Volts or higher 100%
12.50 Volts 75%
12.18 Volts 50%
11.88 Volts 25%
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WINTER STORAGE
ODYSSEY does not lose its charged energy during cold storage temperatures, so there is no
need to trickle or float charge during winter months. To store off-season, measure the battery
voltage to make sure it is fully charged, 12.84 volts or greater; recharge if necessary.
Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any applied electrical load during storage.
ODYSSEY cannot freeze down to -40°C or -40°F so it can be left in the vehicle. It can be
stored for 2 years or more below 77°F.
A 12V, 3 amp trickle charger can also be left connected to the battery if it is kept in storage
for extended periods or if the battery is subject to parasitic loads during storage. Information
on two such chargers we recommend, including where to buy them, can be found on our
website at www.odysseyfactory.com/odycharg_c.htm.
ODYSSEY Charge time for 100% discharged battery (11.5 volts)
Model 10-amp charger 20-amp charger
PC310 48 minutes 24 minutes
PC535
11/2 hours
45 minutes
PC545 2 hours 45 minutes
PC625 2 hours 1 hour
PC680 2 hours 1 hour
PC925
21/2 hours 11/4 hours
PC1200 4 hours 2 hours
PC1500 5 hours
21/2 hours
PC1700 7 hours
31/2 hours
PC2150 10 hours 5 hours
PC2250 12 hours 6 hours
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Always properly recycle your lead acid
battery by returning to an authorized
recycling center or automotive dealer.
NEVER PLACE USED BATTERIES IN
YOUR REGULAR TRASH!
WARRANTY:
EnerSys Energy Products Inc. (“Manufacturer”) warrants its ODYSSEY™ batteries to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the
earlier of (a) the Applicable Warranty Period or (b) within 400 cycles to 80% depth of discharge, whichever occurs first. The Applicable
Warranty Period is two (2) years for power sports applications; three (3) years in automotive, marine, commercial, and industrial
applications; and, in the case of the PC2150 and PC2250 batteries, four (4) years in all applications from the date of purchase with original
receipt, or, if no receipt is available, from Manufacturer’s shipping date. Within the warranty period, the battery will be replaced free of
charge if adjustment is necessary due to defect in material or workmanship (not merely discharged). Simply return the battery to any
authorized ODYSSEY dealer with the original receipt for a replacement. This warranty may vary from country to country; contact your
authorized ODYSSEY wholesaler or dealer for the applicable warranty.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Manufacturer has no obligation under the limited warranty set forth above in the event the battery is damaged or destroyed as a result of
one or more of the following:
Willful abuse or neglect or if the top decorative cover has been removed.
Natural forces such as wind, lightning, hail; damage due to fire, collision, explosion, vandalism, theft, penetration or opening of the
battery case in any manner.
Overcharging, undercharging, charging or installing in reverse polarity, improper maintenance, allowing the battery to be deeply
discharged via a parasitic load or mishandling of the battery such as but not limited to using the terminals for lifting or carrying the
battery.
Failure to properly install the battery or lack of metal jacket for high temperature or vibration applications.
Normal deterioration in the electrical qualities or the acceleration of such deterioration due to conditions that accelerate such
deterioration.
If the battery is used for an application that requires higher cranking power or a greater reserve rating than the battery is designed to
deliver, or the battery capacity is less than the battery capacity specified by the vehicle manufacturer, or the battery is otherwise used in
applications for which it was not designed.
B. To obtain warranty service:
1. Return the battery to any authorized ODYSSEY wholesaler or dealer.
2. If the battery is determined to be defective for material or workmanship under terms of this limited warranty, it will be replaced.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, STATUTORY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER’S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY WITHIN THE
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY OTHER KIND,
WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR OTHERWISE. NOR SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR
ANY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION EXPENSE, OR THE LOSS OF TIME OR PROFITS.
Some countries and/or states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from
country to country and/or state to state.
Website: www.odysseyfactory.com
For your convenience, this space is provided for
attaching your original receipt.
EnerSys Energy Products Inc.
617 North Ridgeview Drive,
Warrensburg, MO 64093-9301, USA
Tel: +1-660-429-2165
Fax: +1-660-429-1758
EnerSys
P.O. Box 14145
Reading, PA 19612-4145, USA
Tel: +1-610-208-1991
+1-800-538-3627
Fax: +1-610-372-8613
Regional Sales
EnerSys Limited
Rake Lane,
Clifton Junction,
Manchester M27 8LR UK
Email: odyssey.sales@uk.enersys.com
Tel: +44 (0)161 727 3952
Fax: +44 (0)161 727 3805
EnerSys Australia Pty Ltd
7 Walker Place,
Wetherill Park, NSW,
Australia, 2164
Tel: + 61 (0) 29756 1870
Fax: + 61 (0) 29757 4537
Toll-free: 1-800-550-153
Keep your receipt. Receipt is required for longest Warranty Protection.
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