Known Worldwide as the Highest Quality AGM Batteries for Marine, RV and Industrial Applications

Known worldwide as the highest quality AGM batteries for Marine, RV and Industrial applications. Known Worldwide as the Highest Quality AGM Batteries for Marine, RV and Industrial Applications 28 PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au

Precision Engineered for Maximum Performance in the Field! AT A GLANCE: - World s Most Advanced AGM Technology - From the company who invented the AGM battery - Maximum Vibration Resistance - Rugged Polypropylene Case - 90-98% charge efficiency - Current Unlimited - Zero Maintenance - Up to 5000 cycles - Made in the USA SERIES Designed and built to rigorous US military standards, Lifeline is a superior AGM battery in every measure: Safety, Reliability, Service Life and above all - Performance. Manufactured without compromise, Lifeline batteries are aimed at the premium end of the Marine, Caravan and Motorhome markets. Ultra low internal resistance is a defining feature of the Lifeline range which combines with industry leading charge efficiency to provide dramatically shorter recharge time. Current on recharge is also unlimited, provided the voltage is regulated. With a long lifespan of up to 5000 cycles and true CCA starting ratings Lifeline batteries are suitable for all starting, deep cycle and dual purpose applications. A further major advantage of the Lifeline battery is its unparalleled vibration resistance, and it is the only off-the-shelf battery that passes the stringent vibration requirements of the US Coast Guard and Navy. Lifeline batteries are also the safest readily available in Australia with regards to explosion potential under severe overcharge. These features and attributes combine to provide the safest, longest lasting, most universal, recharging and most vibration resistant battery on the market today. PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au 29

MARINE AND RV BATTERIES CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES Complete hand assembly process from the first stages of grid casting to the final forming of the batteries, the materials are handled at each phase and carefully inspected to insure flawless operation. Lifeline use the highest quality metals, glass matting, separators, epoxies and patented case construction. Redundancy of quality control inspections at every stage of construction. Through the entire manufacturing process all quality control data is collected and stored in an extensive electronic library and available for reference if needed. BATTERY TESTING As a pioneer of the highest quality AGM battery technology Lifeline (Concord) have more than 40 years experience with a proven successful battery line. American family-owned and operated battery company that has been manufacturing and testing batteries since 1972. Extensive testing and development in two core markets, Marine and RV, has achieved operational life expectancies between 5 and 8 years. More importantly than testing higher in an individual rating, Lifeline Batteries have been constructed to provide the optimal performance of what is required in every Marine and RV application. 30 PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au

HOW THEY WORK APPLIED SCIENCE For more than 20 years Concorde Battery charge and discharge often develops voids Corporation has been a leader in the or cracks which impede acid flow and result Lifeline s extensive history of developing a premium AGM battery research, development and production of loss of battery capacity. As these voids and proven success rate as determined through proper testing, has Sealed Lead Acid Batteries. continue to increase, more and more plate culminated into a product that is area leading is left the dry and industry unable in to a provide number a path of areas. for ionic flow, thus progressively reducing The older flooded electrolyte storage batteries the capacity of the gelled electrolyte battery. had numerous Lifeline faults, batteries some hazardous have an and extremely low internal resistance that some merely allows an inconvenience. them to accept They current, much more efficiently than flooded NOT A GELLED ELECTROLYTE leaked acid lead-acid, and produced gelled abundant and other AGM batteries. quantities of hydrogen and oxygen gases In contrast, the electrolyte in the during charge. During They normal required charging frequent conditions there is no dangerous gassing AGM Series Battery is absorbed and held additions and of water no to hands-on replenish that maintenance lost by required. Lifeline batteries are in place by means of a microfibrous silica electrolysis a and leader by evaporation. in the industry and provide roughly 1000 life-cycles glass mat which is sandwiched between discharged to the recommended 50%, which is 2 to 3 times more the plates. The electrolyte than many industry averages. is still liquid and remains so for the entire battery CONSUMER CONFIDENCE life. Since the glass mat is only about 90% More than 150 original equipment manufacturers saturated around with the acid globe trust the quality assurance provided by the Lifeline electrolyte, AGM the oxygen battery line. Like the list of manufacturers employing produced Lifeline during & Corcord charge batteries as original equiptment, Lifeline has built can readily a it s migrate name to by simply delivering the highest quality and most the negative capable plate battery and available. recombine into water. This recombination mechanism, and along The Series Battery was designed with charge voltage control, substantially to correct many of the defects of the earlier eliminates water loss, making the batteries. The cells are sealed with AGM Series a truly non-spillable, pressure relief valves that confine any gases maintenance free battery. produced during cell operation. These gases are then recombined back into water, The Life Cycle Performance Chart on the substantially eliminating the loss of water specifications page shows the advantage of from the cells and need for water AGM over the leading gel battery. replenishment. Hydrogen Hydrogen The old flooded or vented type The old flooded or vented type lead acid battery on charge. lead acid battery on charge. Voids leave plate Voids leave area plate dry area dry Gelled Electrolyte Designs Gelled Electrolyte Designs Battery The recombination of the gases on charge The recombination of the with the absorbed glass mat gases (AGM) on charge design. with the absorbed glass mat (AGM) design. Early on, some of these features were present in what came to be known as a gelled electrolyte battery, or a GEL-CELL. The electrolyte in these batteries consists of a mixture of finely divided silica or sand mixed with a sulfuric acid solution. The gelled electrolyte is highly viscous and during RELIABILITY... RELIABILITY... aboard aboard their their ships ships and and aircraft, aircraft, the the U.S. U.S. Navy Navy depends depends on on maintenance-free maintenance-free sealed sealed lead lead acid acid MIL-SPEC MIL-SPEC batteries batteries manufactured manufactured by by Concorde Concorde Battery Battery Corporation. Corporation. Textron Marine LCACs are equipped Textron Marine LCACs are equipped with GPL-8D marine batteries. with GPL-8D marine batteries. PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au 31

Sealed, Pressure Relief Safety Valves Operates in any orientation without leaking. Maintenance-free; never requires water additions Lifting Handles Easier handling, carrying & installation Copper Alloy Terminals Provides low resistance electrical connection (copper-to-copper), non-corrosive. Increased environmental protection & personal safety no exposed lead Cover-To-Container Seal Strong, epoxied tongue & groove cover/container seal will not separate even under extreme temperature & pressure changes or vibration Intercell Connections Massive over-the-partition weld increases the weld strength & provides low resistance connection path Thick Plates and High Density Oxide Paste Materials Insures long life, excellent cycling capability Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Separator Custom designed and manufactured to provide superior wicking characteristics for electrolyte retention Polyethylene Envelope Eliminates internal shorts caused by shock, vibration & dendrite growth Reinforced Copolymer Polypropylene Container & Cover High impact resistance and resists bulging even under severe overcharge and temperature 32 PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au

SPECIFICATIONS* Model Application Voltage CCA (Amps) Ah (@ C20) R.C. (in mins) Weight (kgs) Terminals*** Dimensions** (mm) L W H GPL-U1T Deep Cycle 12 215 33 50 10.9 +TI - 196 132 175 GPL-24T Deep Cycle 12 550 80 149 25.5 + MC - 283 172 235 GPL-27T Deep Cycle 12 575 100 186 29.5 + MC - 333 172 235 GPL-31T Deep Cycle 12 600 105 195 31.4 + MC - 333 172 235 GPL-30HT Deep Cycle 12 700 150 315 43.5 + MC - 342 172 304 GPL-4DA Deep Cycle 12 1100 210 390 61.2 ± End SAE 528 222 257 GPL-4DL Deep Cycle 12 1100 210 390 61.2 ± L blade 528 222 266 GPL-8DA Deep Cycle 12 1350 255 475 73.6 ± End SAE 526 278 251 GPL-8DL Deep Cycle 12 1350 255 475 73.6 ± L blade 526 278 260 GPL-4C Deep Cycle 6 760 220 492 30 Offset TI 261 181 294 GPL-6C Deep Cycle 6 925 300 690 41.3 Offset TI 261 179 330 GPL-L16T Deep Cycle 6 1350 400 950 54 Offset TI 296 177 399 GPL-31T-2V Deep Cycle 2 3240 630 1170 31.4 Dual TIs 328 172 227 GPL-4CT-2V Deep Cycle 2 N/A 660 N/A 31.8 Offset TI 261 118 294 GPL-6CT-2V Deep Cycle 2 N/A 900 N/A 42.6 Offset TI 261 179 330 GPL-L16-2V Deep Cycle 2 N/A 1200 N/A 54 Offset TI 296 177 399 GPL-1400T Starting 12 550 45 690 14.5 - TI + 249 132 174 GPL-2700T Starting 12 745 95 206 28.6 - TI + 333 168 227 GPL-3100T Starting 12 810 100 228 30.4 - TI + 328 172 236 *Specifications may change without notice **Dimensions are overall maximum and include all handles ***MC = Marine Copper Alloy SAE Terminals CHARGING REQUIREMENTS BOOST (V) EQUALISE* (V) FLOAT (V) 2-VOLT 2.36-2.4 2.58 2.2-2.23 6-VOLT 7.1-7.2 7.75 6.6-6.7 12-VOLT 14.2-14.4 15.5 13.2-13.4 *When a number of batteries are combined into a larger battery system it is important to perform an equalisation charge. Equalisation (also known as a freshening charge) is peformed at a voltage which is slightly higher than normal for a duration of approximately 1 hour upon installation (known as a freshening charge), as well as periodically over the life of the battery system (approximately every 10-20 discharge cycles or once every 1-3 months). MANUFACTURED IN THE USA PH: 1300 133 980 www.federalbatteries.com.au 33