SELECTION GUIDE BUILT FOR AUSTRALIA IN AUSTRALIA... THAT’S THE CENTURY DIFFERENCE CENTURY THE AUSTRALIA... THAT’S IN AUSTRALIA FOR BUILT centurybatteries.com.au Built for Australia... In Australia Since 1928, we’ve been designing and building our iconic blue and yellow batteries right here in Australia. They are built from That’s the the ground up to better suit Australia’s extreme climate and harsh conditions. Because we know the road ahead isn’t always Century going to be easy. Through thick and thin, we’ve invested heavily in our Australian manufacturing facility to support the local economy and Aussie Difference jobs. Because we believe the best things are made right here. Roadmap BUILT Built for Australia... Car & Passenger 02 In Australia 36 Vehicle FOR Australia’s oldest and Truck, Bus & 06 most recognised battery 96 Light Commercial manufacturer AUSTRALIA Heavy The Century Batteries 112 Equipment 07 Difference IN Lawn Why you can reply on 138 & Garden 08 Century Batteries AUSTRALIA Battery Care & Battery 144 Maintenance 10 Ratings Battery Charging & How important 145 New Battery Installation 11 is CCA? Century Batteries Cell Assembly 146 Nationwide Warranty 12 Layout Battery Health Product Range 147 & Safety 14 Information Charging, Testing & 32 Diagnostic Equipment BUILT FOR AUSTRALIA. IN AUSTRALIA 4 5 Australia’s oldest and most recognised battery The Century 8 7 manufacturer Batteries 10 Difference Since 1928, Century Batteries has been designing and manufacturing 4 our iconic blue and yellow batteries right here in Australia. Over the years, we have developed the manufacturing expertise and technical Our range of sealed 9 know-how to develop a range of batteries perfectly suited to our maintenance free 3 unique country. batteries are the result 1 6 of over 90 years of 2 We build them from the Australian innovation ground up to be better suited to Australia’s and refinement. We’re extreme climate and harsh rather proud of them, conditions. Because we know the road ahead isn’t because they’re the 5 always going to be easy. best batteries we’ve ever built. 1 ROTARY PLATE 4 FLAME ARRESTOR • Utilises fully constrained Our parent company GS Yuasa is • Specialist advanced plate • The integrated flame safety design with pivot design provides longer arrestor in the central pin moulded directly into one of the world’s largest battery service life and resistance venting system protects the case. A True to corrosion and material the battery from manufacturers and a global leader shedding. explosion due to external 8 STATE OF CHARGE in quality and innovation. • Lower internal resistance ignition sources. INDICATOR Global promoting higher CCA • For on the spot diagnosis and improved vibration 5 MUD RACK of battery condition. resistance. • Improves plate support, vibration resistance and 9 CAST ON STRAP Leader 2 ENHANCED PLATE PASTE isolates paste deposits to • Thicker cast on strap • Reduces water loss prevent short circuits. ensures durability and and improves charge lower electrical resistance acceptance for superior 6 POLYPROPYLENE CASE to promote longer life. Since its foundation in 1895, Proven Performance performance and cycle life. • Reinforced design provides GS Yuasa has continually durability to withstand 10 LABYRINTH LID worked to create advanced GS Yuasa are original equipment (OE) suppliers to the 3 SEPARATORS shock and vibration. TECHNOLOGY stored energy solutions world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. • High Porosity • Provides spill proof under the corporate vision Polyethylene Envelope 7 CARRY HANDLE protection up to 90°. of “innovation and growth”. As an affiliate of the GS Yuasa Corporation, Century has (PE) separator improves • Ergonomic design • Reduced water loss. It is this philosophy that has access to some of the most advanced technical and R&D puncture resistance and provides a thicker seen GS Yuasa establish resources available in the battery industry. This gives you durability. grooved carry handle to itself as the world’s leading the assurance that every battery in the Century range • Improves electrolyte improve comfort. manufacturer of automotive has been developed using state-of-the-art manufacturing dispersion for enhanced and motorcycle batteries. processes and technical expertise. performance and power. 6 7 Why you can rely on Century Batteries as your complete power solutions provider. Our network of regional agents, Our metro distribution centres and state offices are strategically Australian Made since 1928 located across Australia ensuring Network access to locally held products Century Batteries is Australia’s oldest and most recognised battery manufacturer. and battery experts. Each battery has been especially designed to satisfy the extreme demands of Australia’s harsh climate and operating conditions. Innovation and Technology Extensive Product Range Darwin We invest significantly in research, development The Century product range includes a and our manufacturing facility to ensure we comprehensive selection of technologically Cairns continue to meet the needs of the market place advanced products including starting, deep and the next generation of vehicles. cycle, dual purpose and heavy duty batteries Townsville for use in a diverse range of applications. MT. ISA Mackay Alice Springs Rockhampton Nationwide Warranty Largest Battery Distribution Network Bundaberg Each Century battery is backed by a fully Our network of regional agents, metro Maroochydore Toowoomba Brisbane comprehensive warranty. This provides distribution centres and state offices Gold Coast peace of mind that your battery is covered are strategically located across Australia Lismore against faulty materials or workmanship. ensuring access to locally held products Tamworth Port Macquarie and battery experts. Perth Port Augusta Dubbo Newcastle Mildura Bunbury Central Coast Sydney Adelaide Woolongong Wagga Wagga Canberra Nationwide Recycling Program Key Partnerships Bendigo Albury Mt Gambier Geelong Melbourne Century Batteries is proud to be part of the A majority of leading Original Equipment National distribution centre Century Yuasa Battery Recycling Program Manufacturers (OEM) and Australia’s biggest Metro distribution centre Launceston which boasts over 1100 registered Battery retail brands trust Century Batteries for their Regional agent Recycling Centres around Australia. energy solutions. We continually work with Regional branch Hobart our partners to deliver design, technology and quality in manufacturing. 8 9 Batteries are rated according Battery to a range of specifications and How standards. Understanding these ratings and their relevance to the Ratings battery’s application and operating Important conditions is key to selecting the right battery. Is CCA? CCA For many years, CCA (or Cold Cranking (Cold Cranking Amperes) Amperes) has been widely used as a Twice the This is a measurement of the current a fully charged benchmark to measure and compare lead- o power o battery can deliver for 30 seconds, whilst also maintaining a -18 available +18 voltage of 7.2volts. This test is performed at a temperature acid batteries – with the assumption being of -18°C, and is used to determine a battery’s ability to start the higher the CCA, the better the battery. the engine and maintain sufficient voltage to power the ignition requirements under severe cold starting conditions. As a result, some manufacturers produce batteries with excessively high CCA ratings to take advantage of this misconception. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and it’s Similar to CCA, MCA is used to measure the current a marine the same story with batteries. MCA battery can deliver for 30 seconds at a specific temperature. MCA tests are conducted at 0°C (instead of -18°C) and the Marine Cranking results are often 20 – 25% higher than the equivalent CCA Amperes rating. Because of this, it is important to always compare like for like, and never compare CCA to MCA, or vice-versa. Ah refers to the battery’s storage capacity, and is the current a fully charged battery will deliver over a 20 hour AH period - before the voltage falls to 10.50 volts. An Ah test is Lead acid batteries contain lead plates, in Australia, having thicker lead plates always performed at 25°C. Ampere-Hour wrapped in separators to insulate and to combat corrosion and more robust @ 20hr prevent them from touching each other separators are equally important as Ignition, Lights, directly and creating a short circuit. A cranking capacity. Radio Air, Conditioning, battery can be made to achieve a higher AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ENERGY ENERGY Electric Windows CCA rating by simply adding more of At Century, we believe that it is far more these plates to the battery internals. But important to strike a balance between in order to achieve this, both the lead CCA and providing a long service life. plates and the separator material needs Our batteries feature expertly designed to be thinner – and this can have an internal components and an extremely An RC rating refers to the length of time (in minutes) that impact on the strength and durability of durable construction to combat the a battery can deliver a current of 25 amps until the voltage these components. causes of battery failure and deliver what RC drops below 10.50 volts. This test is performed at 25°C, and Australian motorists really want – longer represents a typical electrical load on a car under normal In colder climates, adding more plates life and superior performance. Reserve running conditions. Therefore, an RC rating