OLD TOWN
BATTERY INFORMATION

Proper battery installation, maintenance, and care are essential for the safe operation of your powered kayaks. It is also important for extending the life of your battery. Please always consult your battery's user manual for additional safety considerations and proper use.

The supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the ePDL+™ drive only.

• DO NOT use on the Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota, AutoPilot 120, or AutoPilot 136. Product damage or personal injury could result. Batteries are NOT shipped with a full charge. Fully charge battery before first use. Fully charging the battery from empty takes less than 8 hours. Always remove the battery from the watercraft before charging.
• DO NOT operate the drive with a battery that is not capable of delivering the correct voltages. Product damage or personal injury could result.
• DO NOT use a battery or charger that is damaged or modified. Product damage or personal injury could result.

We recommend storing the battery between 40°F and 80°F (between 4°C and 26°C) and in a dry location. Product damage could result if the battery is stored for extended periods of time in extremely hot or extremely cold environments.

Battery Charging

To charge the supplied battery: use the supplied 36V charger and plug the charger into the wall outlet. Connect the battery to the charger with the battery charger power cord. The charging light will turn red when charging and turn green once the charge is complete. Once the charge is complete, remove the battery from the charger. Fully charging the battery from empty takes less than 8 hours. Always remove the battery from the watercraft when charging.

WARNING

• The supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the ePDL+™ Drive only. DO NOT use on the Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota, AutoPilot 120, or AutoPilot 136. Product damage or personal injury could result.
• DO NOT use a battery or charger that is damaged or modified. Product damage or personal injury could result.

NOTICE

• Always use the supplied battery charger with the supplied battery. Using an incorrect charger could cause damage to the battery. DO NOT use the supplied charger on a different battery.
• DO NOT charge the battery in temperatures below 32°F or above 110°F (below 0°C or above 43°C). This could result in damage to the battery. 
• The battery should never be connected to the boat when charging the battery. 

Battery Storage

DO NOT store the battery fully discharged. This could result in damage to the battery. 

• Always store the battery in a cool, dry location, in temperatures between 40F to 80F (4C to 26C). For maximum storage life, do not store the battery fully charged or fully depleted. Storing the battery between 37V-38V is recommended.
• The boat should be disconnected from the power source when it is not in use or is off the water.

Long Term Storage

• Briefly charge the battery to 50% once every 2-3 months. DO NOT place the battery on the charger for extended periods of time when not in use. When stored as recommended, the battery will discharge at a typical rate of 3.5% per month.
• We recommend removing the battery from the hull for transport and any long term storage periods.
• The boat should be disconnected from the power source when it is not in use or is off the water.

Battery Inspection

DO NOT use if the battery case is damaged, i.e. cracks, holes from punctures, bulging, or splitting. This could result in damage to the battery.

• Inspect your battery, battery case, battery plugs, terminals, cables, and connectors regularly.
• Case: Check the battery case integrity. DO NOT use if the battery case is damaged, i.e. cracks, holes from punctures, bulging, or splitting.
• Connectors: Ensure terminals and supplied hardware is free from corrosion.
• Wiring: Inspect the wiring for damage or exposed copper. Ensure the crimped connections are secure and free from damage and corrosion. Open the dust cover on  he fuse and ensure it is clean, secure, and intact. Inspect each of the two-pin plugs and ensure they are clean and free from debris in the female plug.
• Connections: Ensure the red battery cable wire is connected to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black battery cable wire is connected to the negative (-)  battery terminal. Tighten the terminal screws until snug (4-5 ft-lb 5-7 N-m). You should not be able to wiggle or rotate the hardware when lightly pulling on the wires.

Battery Disposal

• Lithium Ion batteries contain elements that could pose health risks to individuals if they are allowed to leach into the ground water supply. In some countries, it may be illegal to dispose of these batteries in standard household waste. Fortunately, many recycling facilities exist that process lithium ion batteries, in part due to the value of the materials contained within the individual cells. In the United States and Canada, a large network of over 30,000 battery drop-off locations can be found at www.call2recycle.org.
• To render the battery safe, apply tape over any exposed connectors to prevent the accidental shorting of the positive and negative terminals of the battery during  transport. Place each battery into its own plastic bag, seal the bag, and deposit the battery into the recycling container. NEVER dispose of the battery in a fire or incinerator, as the battery could catch fire and explode.

Battery Warranty

The 20ah 36V Amped Outdoors battery included with your ePDL+ is covered for two years from date of purchase. All warranty issues are handled directly through Amped Outdoors. Click here for more information on the Amped Outdoors warranty.