Toro Greensmaster eFlex 1021 Service Manual page 131

Storing the Lithium-Ion Battery
Shipping and Transporting the Lithium-Ion Battery
Greensmaster ® eFlex 1021
20248SL Rev A
Do not store the machine in a location where the temperature will drop below
-25°C (-13°F) or rise above 45°C (113°F). Because storage temperature will
affect the life of the battery pack, avoid storing the machine in temperatures
outside of this range. Storage for long periods of time at high temperatures will
reduce the life of the battery pack, especially if the pack is stored with a high
charge. Where possible, store the machine in a cool (not below freezing) location.
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Storage of 1 to 6 months: Charge or discharge the battery to 50 - 100%. 50%
is ideal due to 100% will degrade the battery faster.
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Storage of 6 to 12 months: Charge the battery to 100%.
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Storage of more than 12 months: Check the state of charge. If it is under
50% charging is required.
After charging, disconnect the charger from battery to prevent minimal drain on
the battery. If charger is left connected to the battery for an extended period, it
will shut off after the battery is fully charged and will NOT turn back on unless the
charger is disconnected and reconnected.
The US Department of Transportation and international transportation authorities
require that lithium-ion battery be shipped using special packaging and only be
handled by carriers certified to haul them. Use the original packaging whenever
possible when shipping lithium-ion battery in the USA. If the original packaging
is damaged or not available, use a Battery Shipping Kit; refer to
(page 2–13). Contact the appropriate government body in your country for
detailed regulations on shipping the lithium-ion battery.
In the USA, you are allowed to transport the battery when it is installed on the
machine as battery powered equipment, with some regulatory requirements.
Contact US Department of Transportation or the appropriate government body
in your country for detailed regulations on transporting a machine with lithium
battery installed.
Ship a lithium-ion battery in its original packaging or a specially
designed Battery Shipping Kit. Failure to ship a lithium-ion battery
correctly may result in substantial penalties.
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