TM ® CF-6V4.5 EaglePicher Carefree CF-12V4.5

SPECIFICATIONS CF-6V4.5 Nominal Voltage...... 6V Nominal Capacity at 77°F (25°C) Voltage readings are per cell 20 Hour Rate (0.225 amps to 1.75 volts).... 4.5 ampere hours 10 Hour Rate (0.42 amps to 1.75 volts) .... 4.2 ampere hours 5 Hour Rate (0.72 amps to 1.75 volts) ...... 3.6 ampere hours 1 Hour Rate (3.06 amps to 1.60 volts)...... 3.06 ampere hours 1/2 Hour Rate (4.73 amps to 1.60 volts).. 2.37 ampere hours Max. Physical Size Length ...... 2.76 inches (70mm) Width...... 1.85 inches (47mm) Height (excluding terminals) ...... 3.98 inches (101mm) Height (including terminals)...... 4.21 inches (107mm) Weight ...... 1.87 lbs (0.85kg) Energy Density (20 Hour Rate) ...... 1.33 watt hrs/cu in (20 Hour Rate) ...... 14.44 watt hrs/lbs Operating Temperature Range: Discharge ...... -60°F to +140°F (-51°C to +60°C) Charge ...... 0°F to +120°F (-18°C to +49°C) Recharging Methods: Float Charging: Constant Potential Source of 6.8 to 6.9 volts continuously. PRODUCT SCHEMATICS Routine Charging: Constant Potential Source of 7.25 to 7.45 volts with a charging current of 1.6 ampere maximum. 2.76 Terminal: Standard is tin plated brass, positive terminal is 0.030 (70) stock by 0.187 wide, negative terminal is 0.030 stock by 0.187 wide, mates with Amp Faston series or equal. Case Material: ABS 1.85 (47) CF-6V4.5

SPECIFICATIONS CF-12V4.5

Nominal Voltage...... 12V Nominal Capacity at 77°F (25°C) Voltage readings are per cell 20 Hour Rate (0.225 amps to 1.75 volts).... 4.5 ampere hours 10 Hour Rate (0.42 amps to 1.75 volts)...... 4.2 ampere hours 5 Hour Rate (0.72 amps to 1.75 volts) ...... 3.6 ampere hours 3.98 4.21 1 Hour Rate (3.06 amps to 1.60 volts)...... 3.06 ampere hours (101) (107) 1/2 Hour Rate (4.73 amps to 1.60 volts).. 2.37 ampere hours Max. Physical Size Length ...... 3.54 inches (90mm) Width...... 2.76 inches (70mm) Height (excluding terminals) ...... 3.98 inches (101mm) Height (including terminals)...... 4.21 inches (107mm) 3.54 Weight ...... 3.79 lbs (1.72kg) (90) Energy Density (20 Hour Rate) ...... 1.39 watt hrs/cu in (20 Hour Rate) ...... 14.40 watt hrs/lbs 2.76 CF-12V4.5 Operating Temperature Range: (70) Discharge ...... -60°F to +140°F (-51°C to +60°C) Charge ...... 0°F to +120°F (-18°C to +49°C) Recharging Methods: Float Charging: Constant Potential Source of 13.6 to 13.8 volts continuously. Routine Charging: Constant Potential Source of 14.5 to 14.9 volts with a charging current of 1.6 ampere maximum. Terminal: Standard is tin plated brass, positive terminal is 0.030 4.21 stock by 0.187 wide, negative terminal is 0.030 stock by 3.98 (101) (107) 0.187 wide, mates with Amp Faston series or equal. Case Material: ABS

Above data are average values which can be obtained within 3 charge/discharge cycles. These are not minimum values. MAINTENANCE-FREE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES TM ® CF-6V4.5 EaglePicher Carefree CF-12V4.5

Charge Voltage per Cell vs. Temperature 2.7

Deep Cyclic Charging Charging vs Temperature 2.6

Shallow Cyclic Charging The charging of Carefree batteries is best accomplished in a temperature range of 60°F 2.5 ELL C Float Charging to 90°F. Charging within this temperature range requires no temperature compensation. 2.4 PER For applications over a wider temperature range, charging voltage must be changed as a

VOLTS 2.3 function of temperature. (see chart at right)

2.2

Capacity vs Temperature -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 (oC) -4 -14 32 50 68 86 104 122 (oF) The efficiency of the lead-acid system decreases as the temperature decreases and increases AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Capacity as Affected by Temperature as temperature increases from room temperature (77°) as illustrated. These four curves @ VARIOUS RATES OF DISCHARGE shown are based on discharges at the 20 hour, 5 hour, 11/2 hour and 1 hour rates. 110

100 20 hr. 90 Self-Discharge Characteristics Y IT C

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P 5 hr. A

High temperature increases the rate of self-discharge of all battery systems but even in C 70 LL U F

this respect, the lead-calcium battery is perhaps least affected. In general, the rate of 60 11/2 hr. F 1 hr. self-discharge can be expected to double for each 20°F rise in temperature above 70°F. 50 TAGE O TAGE

N 40 E C 30 ER Battery Operating Conditions & Cautions P 20 Battery contains toxic material (lead) and corrosive fluid (sulfuric acid) • Charging can 10 0 produce explosive gases • Do not charge in gas tight enclosures • Charge battery in a -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 ( oF) -40 -29 -18 -7 4 16 27 38 49 60 ( oC) well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames or smoking • Use approved voltage TEMPERATURE Typical Voltage Characteristic (77°F) controlled charger • Do not short-circuit battery terminals, as this can cause an explosion or DISCHARGE CURVE 6.5 fire • Keep batteries and chargers away from children • Charge battery as soon as possible 13.0 6.0 after use • Do not store battery in discharged state • Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate 12.0 5.5 or incinerate • MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY 11.0 0.72A 0.42A 0.225A 5.0 0.72A 0.42A 0.225A 10.0 4.5 4.73A 3.06A Installation Care 9.0 4.73A 3.06A BATTERY VOLTAGE (V) VOLTAGE BATTERY 4.0 8.0 All CAREFREE batteries are carefully assembled and with proper charging will provide 0 1235102030 60 2 3 5 10 20 30 6 Volt excellent service. When placing the battery into service it must be inspected to make sure 12 Volt min. hrs. DISCHARGE TIME that the battery has not been damaged by rough handling. If the unit has been damaged, Typical Self-Discharge Characteristics there is a possibility of a loss of a small amount of sulfuric acid electrolyte and possible HOURS) corrosion of adjacent components. Any sulfuric acid can cause severe burns to the skin 100 (AMPERE and eyes. If contact is made with a damaged battery, immediately wash the contacted area 80 with water for at least 5 minutes. When installing the battery in equipment, ventilation must CAPACITY

60 be provided. Toward the end of charge and under overcharge conditions, hydrogen and 40o F 4o C 100o F 80o F 60o F o o o

NOMINAL 38 C 27 C 16 C oxygen gas can be generated. If this gas is allowed to accumulate in the enclosure and a 40 OF spark is introduced, an explosion could result. 20

The specifications on this sheet may be changed by EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, without notice. PERCENTAGE 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STORAGE TIME - MONTHS

EaglePicher TM Commercial Power Solutions Carefree¨ P.O. Box 47 • Joplin, MO 64802 Tel: (800) 201-0215 or (417) 659-9635 • Fax: (417) 626-2078 E-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.eaglepicher.com