READY OUT OF THE BOX
ODYSSEY batteries are shipped fully charged. If the ODYSSEY battery'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 battery Owner’s Manual
and/or Technical Manual. Putting a boost on the battery will not damage 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. Please see our SDS for complete details at
www.odysseybattery.com.
LONGER STORAGE LIFE
Unlike conventional batteries that require a recharge every six to 12 weeks, the ODYSSEY
battery can be stored for up to two years at 77ºF (25ºC) from a fully charged state. These
batteries can be stored for two years or until the open circuit voltage (OCV) drops to
12.00V, whichever comes first.
DEEP DISCHARGE RECOVERY
Should the ODYSSEY battery become deeply discharged, simply recharge following
instructions in this manual.
INSTALLATION
Your ODYSSEY battery is normally ready to install right out of the box! Measure
the battery voltage; if it is 12.65V or greater, install; if less, then refer to the
charging section.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON YOUR
ODYSSEY
®
BATTERY:
• REMOVING THE LABELED COVER
• REMOVING OR DESTROYING THE BATTERY’S DATE CODE
ODYSSEY EXTREME SERIES™ BATTERY WARNING – DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OIL, ORGANIC SOLVENT, ALCOHOL,
DETERGENT, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, PETROLEUM-BASED SOLVENT OR AMMONIA SOLUTION TO CLEAN
THE BATTERY COVERS AND BATTERY TOPS. THESE MATERIALS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY
COVERS AND BATTERY TOPS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
ODYSSEY PERFORMANCE SERIES™ BATTERY WARNING – PROLONGED EXPOSURE AND OR IMMERSION INTO ANY
TYPE OF OIL, ORGANIC SOLVENT, ALCOHOL, DETERGENT, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, PETROLEUM-BASED
SOLVENT OR AMMONIA SOLUTION TO CLEAN THE BATTERY COVERS AND BATTERY TOPS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY COVERS AND BATTERY TOPS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT YOUR ODYSSEY
®
BATTERY’S TERMINALS!
Remove any metallic items such as watches, bracelets and other personal jewelry
to ensure safe installation.
For FAQs and troubleshooting, please refer to www.odysseybattery.com.
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