Odyssey PC1200 Owner's Manual - page 2
INTRODUCTION
The ODYSSEY
®
battery ingeniously uses absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology to offer, in one box, the
characteristics of two separate batteries. It can deep cycle as well as provide enormous cranking power –
it is almost as if a champion long distance runner and a world class sprinter are one and the same person.
These batteries are capable of providing engine cranking pulses in excess of 2250A for 5 seconds as well as 400
charge/discharge cycles to 80% depth of discharge (DOD). A typical starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery can
do one or the other, but not both. It is either a sprinter or a long distance runner; ODYSSEY batteries will do both –
provide short duration high amperage pulse or low rate long duration drains.
In order to achieve the full design cycle life of ODYSSEY batteries in cyclic applications the charge current must be
a
minimum of 40% of the battery’s 10-hour rating (column 8 of the chart on page 5). Thus the minimum charge
current for a PC925 battery in a cycling application is 10.8 amps (40% of 27Ah). Please refer to Figure 6 of the
ODYSSEY Technical Manual for a detailed discussion of the recommended charge profile for ODYSSEY batteries in
cycling applications. The manual may be downloaded from
www.odysseybattery.com.
WHY USE ODYSSEY
®
BATTERIES?
GUARANTEED LONGER SERVICE LIFE
With an eight to twelve year design life (float) and a three to ten year service life, ODYSSEY batteries save you time
and money because you do not have to replace the battery as often. ODYSSEY batteries are warranted against
factory defects for two (2) years for powersports applications; three (3) years in automotive, marine, commercial and
industrial applications and; four (4) years in the case of the PC1220, 75-PC1230, 75/86-PC1230, PC1350, 25-PC1400,
35-PC1400, 34-PC1500, 34M-PC1500, 34R-PC1500, 34/78-PC1500, 78-PC1500, 65-PC1750, 31-PC2150 and
PC2250 batteries. Since actual warranty can vary with your geographical location, please check with your ODYSSEY
Extreme Series battery representative for the warranty specific to your application.
SUPERIOR CRANKING AND FAST CHARGE CAPABILITY
The 5 second cranking power of ODYSSEY batteries is double to triple that of equally sized conventional batteries,
even when the temperature is as low as -40°F (-40°C). Also, with simple constant voltage charging (alternator or
independent charger), there is no limitation on the inrush current, so the user is assured of fast charge recovery.
MOUNTING FLExIBILITY
The ODYSSEY battery may be installed in any orientation (except inverted) without sacrificing any performance
attributes. There is no fear of any acid spillage as ODYSSEY batteries recycle the internal gas during operation or
charging. The valve regulated design of the ODYSSEY battery eliminates the need for an acid vent tube; eliminating
the fear of acid burns or damage to expensive chrome or paint.
SUPERIOR VIBRATION RESISTANCE
ODYSSEY batteries have endured rigorous tests that demonstrate their overall ruggedness and exceptional tolerance
of mechanical abuse.
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 MSDS sheet for complete
details at
www.odysseybattery.com.
LONGER STORAGE LIFE
Unlike conventional batteries that require a recharge every six to twelve 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 when 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.
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