Trojan TR 12.8-92 Li-Ion, TR 12.8-110 Li-ion, Trillium series, TR 25.6-25 Li-Ion User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

TROJAN BATTERY

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CONGRATULATIONS

on your purchase from Trojan Battery Company, the manufacturer of the world’s most

trusted deep-cycle batteries. The battery you purchased was engineered by Trojan to

deliver superior power, performance, durability, and reliability for use in a broad range

of demanding applications. Our goal is to provide reliable energy storage solutions that

enhance the way people live and work around the world.

THIS USER’S GUIDE

was created by Trojan’s application engineers and contains vital information regarding

proper care and maintenance of your new battery. Please read through this User’s

Guide carefully and completely before using your battery. It will help you achieve

optimum performance and long life from your new investment. If you have any

questions concerning safety precautions or for any assistance in installing or using the

battery in your system, contact Trojan Battery Company’s technical support engineers

at one of the following numbers, or send us an email through our website at

www.trojanbattery.com/tech-support/.

800-423-6569 Ext. 3045 / [phone]

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CONTENTS

1 THE TRILLIUM INTELLIGENT LITHIUM BATTERY LINE 5

2 SAFETY 6

3 EQUIPMENT NEEDED 6

4 BATTERY INSTALLATION 7

5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 12

6 CHARGING 12

7 STORAGE AND SHIPPING 14

8

MAXIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRILLIUM BATTERY 14

9 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR TRILLIUM BATTERY 14

10 AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUTDOWN 15

11 BATTERY RECYCLING 16

12 BATTERY ABBREVIATIONS 16

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1 THE TRILLIUM INTELLIGENT LITHIUM BATTERY LINE

The Trillium battery line is a family of deep-cycle lithium-ion batteries designed to provide exceptional cycle life in a variety of
applications*. The line currently consists of three different models:

î Group 24 size 12.8V, 92 Ah (with state-of-charge gauge)
î Group 27 size 12.8V, 110 Ah (with state-of-charge gauge)
î U1 size 25.6V, 25 Ah

* Temperature, load, state of charge, and battery age can affect battery performance and capacity.

TR 12.8V-92 Li-Ion

Group 24

TR 12.8V-110 Li-Ion

Group 27

TR 25.6V-25 Li-Ion

Group U1

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2 SAFETY

ALWAYS NEVER

Always wear proper personal protective equipment (eye protection
and gloves)

Never wear jewelry or other metal objects when working on or
around batteries

Always use insulated tools when working on batteries Never place objects on top of batteries

Always check connections for proper torque Never charge a battery when the temperature is below -4°F (-20°C)

Always keep sparks and flames away from batteries. This includes
sources of static electricity

Never charge a battery when the temperature is above 140°F (60°C)

Always use short cables of appropriate size to minimize voltage drop Never store batteries below 20% State-of-Charge

Always make sure charger is set as recommended Never dispose of batteries as household waste. Use recycling

channels in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

Always charge batteries before installing Never connect or disconnect terminals from batteries without first

disconnecting loads

Always make sure chargers are off or disconnected while working
on batteries

Never attempt to open the battery case

Never use pressure-washers to clean the battery or immerse the
battery in water

Never short-circuit the battery terminals

Never physically damage the battery (this includes, without limitation:
puncturing, dropping, crushing, burning, penetrating, shaking,
hammering, and misconnecting terminals)

Never over-charge the battery

Never over-discharge the battery

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR BURNS. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE,

HEAT ABOVE 140°F 60°C, OR INCINERATE.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TYPES FOR TRILLIUM BATTERIES ARE CO2,
DRY CHEMICAL TYPE ABC, OR FOAM.

3 EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Before installation or maintenance of your batteries, have the following equipment available:

î Proper personal protective equipment (eye protection and gloves)
î Insulated tools
î Voltmeter
î Battery charger