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Exide Technologies -
The Industry Leader.

GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide brands, such as GNB®, TUBULAR-HP™,

Technologies, is a global leader in motive ELEMENT™, LIBERATOR® and SONNEN-
power battery and charger systems for electric SCHEIN®. They have come to symbolize
lift trucks and other material handling equip- quality, reliability, performance and excellence
ment. With a strong manufacturing base in both in all the markets served.
North America and Europe and a truly global
reach (operations in more than 80 countries) in Exide Technologies takes pride in its commit-
sales and service, GNB Industrial Power is best ment to a better environment. Its Total Battery
positioned to satisfy your power needs locally
as well as all over the world.
Management program, an integrated approach
to manufacturing, distributing and recycling of
Element™ 12 Volt Group 24/27 and
Based on over 100 years of technological inno-
lead acid batteries, has been developed to help
ensure a safe and responsible life cycle for all
6 Volt Group 27 Deep Cycle Batteries
vation, the Motive Power Division leads the of its products.
industry with the most recognized global

Note: Design and/or specifications are subject to change

without notice. If questions arise, contact your local sales
representative for clarification.

GNB Industrial Power

A Division of Exide Technologies
USA - Tel: 877.462.4636
Canada - Tel: 800.268.2698
[Link]

GB3852 2006-12
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Element™ 12 Volt Group 24/27 and Terminal Position

Element™ Deep Cycle
6 Volt Group 27 Deep Cycle Batteries Battery Design
1. Absorbed Glass Mat Separator -
Application Required Charging Profile Retains electrolyte in highly porous mat to help prevent
The Element™ battery requires a specific “I-E-I” (constant leakage and promote efficient recombination. NO WATERING 1
Valve-Regulated deep cycle batteries designed for use in REQUIRED under normal operating conditions.
2
Element™ systems, maintenance (scissor) lifts, wheel chairs, current-constant voltage-constant current) recharge profile be
neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV’s), golf carts, personnel used to maximize battery life. Use of a charger with the incor- 6 Volt Unit 2. M6 Bolts, Brass Inserts and Bolt-On Connectors
rect recharge profile will significantly shorten your Element™ Reduced electrical resistance and increased voltage.
carriers, and other small powered electric vehicles.
battery’s life and void your battery warranty. For more informa- 3. Self-Resealing Pressure Relief Valve & Flash 3
These BCI Group 24 and Group 27 size batteries are engi- tion contact your local GNB Sales Representative. Arrestor
neered to provide full shift performance to an 80% depth of Relief valves control internal pressure for efficient recombi Y
discharge (D.O.D.), equal to 1.90 volts per cell. Tests per- The following is the recommended charging algorithm for the nation during recharge. The safety vent opening pressure is X
formed to measure battery life expectancy have resulted in Element™ Valve-Regulated deep cycle batteries at 25ºC 1-4 psi. Anti-flame design prevents sparks from entering cell.
battery life up to 400 cycles and 2 year life span under appro- (77ºF): 4. Reinforced Polypropylene Container & Cover
priate operating conditions. Side rib pattern for extra support.
Step 1. Charge at 20 Amps/100 Amp-hours to 2.37 4
12 Volt Unit Z
Battery Warranty volts per cell. 5. Lead Calcium Alloy Negative Plate
NOTE:
Step 2. Charge at 2.37 volts per cell until current is less than
Packaged complete with SS-316 bolts
GNB's Element™ Group 24 and Group 27 deep cycle batter- 2 Amps/100 Amp-hours. and washers.
ies are warranted for 90 days. When purchased as a replace- Step 3. Charge at 2 Amps per 100 Amp-hours and a
Weekly Self-Discharge 0.5 - 1.0%
ment for a GNB Element™ system, GNB will honor the war- maximum voltage of 2.55 vpc. Termination should 5
ranty remaining on the original system if longer than 90 days. occur from a dv/dt sensor during step 3 or 4 hour Design or specifications subject to
Contact your local GNB Sales Representative for warranty change without notice
timer initiated at the beginning of step 2
details. For temperatures other than 25ºC (77ºF), the following formu-
la can be used to determine the correct charge voltage Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Less Maintenance Element™ M83CHP12V24
100 13
V corrected = V25ºC – [(T actual – 25ºC) * (.00474 V/ºC)] or 90
GNB’s Element™ Valve-Regulated batteries mean reduced V corrected = V77ºF – [(T actual – 77ºF) * (.00263 V/ºF)] Discharge Characteristics 80
12.5

maintenance. Most of the expense, time and safety concerns [At 25˚C (77˚F)] 70
The minimum corrected voltage for charging is 2.25 volts per 12

AH Removed
60
typically associated with conventional flooded battery mainte- 25A

Voltage
cell, and the maximum corrected voltage for charging is 2.50 50 11.5
nance are reduced under normal operating conditions, includ- volts per cell. 40 15A 5A
ing cell watering, acid equalization, acid spills, corrosion and 11
50A
30
waste treatment systems. Innovative Element™ Technology 20
10.5
75A
10 100A
“Designed In” Quality Manufacturing Because of Element’s design, there is virtually no gassing 0 10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
while charging under normal operating conditions, eliminating Current Amp Current Amp
Made in USA. the need for special ventilation and a dedicated charging room.
Quality manufacturing processes for the Element™ series of Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Deep Cycle batteries incorporate some of the industry’s most Fully Recyclable Element™ M83CHP12V27 120 13

advanced technologies including: 100% automated helium GNB Industrial Power takes pride in its commitment to a Discharge Characteristics 100 12.5

leak detection system, computer controlled “fill by weight” acid better environment. Its Total Battery Management program, [At 25˚C (77˚F)]
80 12

AH Removed
filler, and capacity testing of every unit. an integrated approach to manufacturing, distributing and 25A 15A

Voltage
recycling of lead acid batteries, has been developed to help 60 11.5 5A
The Element™ battery is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2004 ensure a safe and responsible life cycle for all of its 40 11
50A
(Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2004 products. 75A
20 10.5
(Environmental Management System). 100A
0 10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Current Amp Time-Hours

Element™ Deep Cycle Battery Specifications

Capacity Battery Dimensions Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Battery Nominal 250 6.6
20 Hour Rate 6 Hour Rate 3 Hour Rate (inches/mm) Element™ M83CHP6V27
Battery Part Number DC Weight2 6.4
Volts AMP- AMP- AMP- Discharge Characteristics 200
KWH KWH KWH X LGTH Y WDTH Z HT1 (lbs./kg) 6.2
HRS HRS HRS [At 25˚C (77˚F)]

AH Removed
6
10.25 6.85 8.80 60 150
M83CHP12V24 12 92 1.10 80 0.94 70 0.82 75A

Voltage
260 174 224 27.2 5.8

12.05 6.85 8.80 70.4 100 5.6 100A 10A

M83CHP12V27 12 110 1.30 95 1.10 85 1.00
306 174 224 31.9 5.4
150A 25A
M83CHP06V27 6 220 1.30 195 1.15 175 1.03 12.05 6.85 8.80 75 50 200A
5.2
306 174 224 34 300A
0 5
1
Height to top of post. Bolt, washer and connector typically increases height by 0.450 in. (11mm) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 5 10 15 20 25
2
Weight +/- 1kg. +/-2.2lbs Current Amp Time-Hours
101774.12 [Link] 12/19/06 8:16 PM Page 2

Element™ 12 Volt Group 24/27 and Terminal Position

Element™ Deep Cycle
6 Volt Group 27 Deep Cycle Batteries Battery Design
1. Absorbed Glass Mat Separator -
Application Required Charging Profile Retains electrolyte in highly porous mat to help prevent
The Element™ battery requires a specific “I-E-I” (constant leakage and promote efficient recombination. NO WATERING 1
Valve-Regulated deep cycle batteries designed for use in REQUIRED under normal operating conditions.
2
Element™ systems, maintenance (scissor) lifts, wheel chairs, current-constant voltage-constant current) recharge profile be
neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV’s), golf carts, personnel used to maximize battery life. Use of a charger with the incor- 6 Volt Unit 2. M6 Bolts, Brass Inserts and Bolt-On Connectors
rect recharge profile will significantly shorten your Element™ Reduced electrical resistance and increased voltage.
carriers, and other small powered electric vehicles.
battery’s life and void your battery warranty. For more informa- 3. Self-Resealing Pressure Relief Valve & Flash 3
These BCI Group 24 and Group 27 size batteries are engi- tion contact your local GNB Sales Representative. Arrestor
neered to provide full shift performance to an 80% depth of Relief valves control internal pressure for efficient recombi Y
discharge (D.O.D.), equal to 1.90 volts per cell. Tests per- The following is the recommended charging algorithm for the nation during recharge. The safety vent opening pressure is X
formed to measure battery life expectancy have resulted in Element™ Valve-Regulated deep cycle batteries at 25ºC 1-4 psi. Anti-flame design prevents sparks from entering cell.
battery life up to 400 cycles and 2 year life span under appro- (77ºF): 4. Reinforced Polypropylene Container & Cover
priate operating conditions. Side rib pattern for extra support.
Step 1. Charge at 20 Amps/100 Amp-hours to 2.37 4
12 Volt Unit Z
Battery Warranty volts per cell. 5. Lead Calcium Alloy Negative Plate
NOTE:
Step 2. Charge at 2.37 volts per cell until current is less than
Packaged complete with SS-316 bolts
GNB's Element™ Group 24 and Group 27 deep cycle batter- 2 Amps/100 Amp-hours. and washers.
ies are warranted for 90 days. When purchased as a replace- Step 3. Charge at 2 Amps per 100 Amp-hours and a
Weekly Self-Discharge 0.5 - 1.0%
ment for a GNB Element™ system, GNB will honor the war- maximum voltage of 2.55 vpc. Termination should 5
ranty remaining on the original system if longer than 90 days. occur from a dv/dt sensor during step 3 or 4 hour Design or specifications subject to
Contact your local GNB Sales Representative for warranty change without notice
timer initiated at the beginning of step 2
details. For temperatures other than 25ºC (77ºF), the following formu-
la can be used to determine the correct charge voltage Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Less Maintenance Element™ M83CHP12V24
100 13
V corrected = V25ºC – [(T actual – 25ºC) * (.00474 V/ºC)] or 90
GNB’s Element™ Valve-Regulated batteries mean reduced V corrected = V77ºF – [(T actual – 77ºF) * (.00263 V/ºF)] Discharge Characteristics 80
12.5

maintenance. Most of the expense, time and safety concerns [At 25˚C (77˚F)] 70
The minimum corrected voltage for charging is 2.25 volts per 12

AH Removed
60
typically associated with conventional flooded battery mainte- 25A

Voltage
cell, and the maximum corrected voltage for charging is 2.50 50 11.5
nance are reduced under normal operating conditions, includ- volts per cell. 40 15A 5A
ing cell watering, acid equalization, acid spills, corrosion and 11
50A
30
waste treatment systems. Innovative Element™ Technology 20
10.5
75A
10 100A
“Designed In” Quality Manufacturing Because of Element’s design, there is virtually no gassing 0 10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
while charging under normal operating conditions, eliminating Current Amp Current Amp
Made in USA. the need for special ventilation and a dedicated charging room.
Quality manufacturing processes for the Element™ series of Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Deep Cycle batteries incorporate some of the industry’s most Fully Recyclable Element™ M83CHP12V27 120 13

advanced technologies including: 100% automated helium GNB Industrial Power takes pride in its commitment to a Discharge Characteristics 100 12.5

leak detection system, computer controlled “fill by weight” acid better environment. Its Total Battery Management program, [At 25˚C (77˚F)]
80 12

AH Removed
filler, and capacity testing of every unit. an integrated approach to manufacturing, distributing and 25A 15A

Voltage
recycling of lead acid batteries, has been developed to help 60 11.5 5A
The Element™ battery is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2004 ensure a safe and responsible life cycle for all of its 40 11
50A
(Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2004 products. 75A
20 10.5
(Environmental Management System). 100A
0 10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Current Amp Time-Hours

Element™ Deep Cycle Battery Specifications

Capacity Battery Dimensions Capacity Curve Voltage Curves
Battery Nominal 250 6.6
20 Hour Rate 6 Hour Rate 3 Hour Rate (inches/mm) Element™ M83CHP6V27
Battery Part Number DC Weight2 6.4
Volts AMP- AMP- AMP- Discharge Characteristics 200
KWH KWH KWH X LGTH Y WDTH Z HT1 (lbs./kg) 6.2
HRS HRS HRS [At 25˚C (77˚F)]

AH Removed
6
10.25 6.85 8.80 60 150
M83CHP12V24 12 92 1.10 80 0.94 70 0.82 75A

Voltage
260 174 224 27.2 5.8

12.05 6.85 8.80 70.4 100 5.6 100A 10A

M83CHP12V27 12 110 1.30 95 1.10 85 1.00
306 174 224 31.9 5.4
150A 25A
M83CHP06V27 6 220 1.30 195 1.15 175 1.03 12.05 6.85 8.80 75 50 200A
5.2
306 174 224 34 300A
0 5
1
Height to top of post. Bolt, washer and connector typically increases height by 0.450 in. (11mm) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 5 10 15 20 25
2
Weight +/- 1kg. +/-2.2lbs Current Amp Time-Hours
101774.12 [Link] 12/19/06 8:16 PM Page 1

Exide Technologies -
The Industry Leader.

GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide brands, such as GNB®, TUBULAR-HP™,

Technologies, is a global leader in motive ELEMENT™, LIBERATOR® and SONNEN-
power battery and charger systems for electric SCHEIN®. They have come to symbolize
lift trucks and other material handling equip- quality, reliability, performance and excellence
ment. With a strong manufacturing base in both in all the markets served.
North America and Europe and a truly global
reach (operations in more than 80 countries) in Exide Technologies takes pride in its commit-
sales and service, GNB Industrial Power is best ment to a better environment. Its Total Battery
positioned to satisfy your power needs locally
as well as all over the world.
Management program, an integrated approach
to manufacturing, distributing and recycling of
Element™ 12 Volt Group 24/27 and
Based on over 100 years of technological inno-
lead acid batteries, has been developed to help
ensure a safe and responsible life cycle for all
6 Volt Group 27 Deep Cycle Batteries
vation, the Motive Power Division leads the of its products.
industry with the most recognized global

Note: Design and/or specifications are subject to change

without notice. If questions arise, contact your local sales
representative for clarification.

GNB Industrial Power

A Division of Exide Technologies
USA - Tel: 877.462.4636
Canada - Tel: 800.268.2698
[Link]

GB3852 2006-12