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Battery Care
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| Unlike conventional batteries in which electrolyte can flow freely, SLA batteries do not need the specific-gravity check of the electrolyte nor the watering structurally; this makes the battery function fully and makes maintenance easy. * Always keep the batteries charged When not in use keep batteries fully charged. ColorMaker offers several battery charging systems that will allow the user to connect and forget. Smart chargers will automatically float charge the battery after charging. * Store the batteries in a cool place Heat is the enemy of SLA's, and indeed most battery types. Heat degrades the electrolytes and increases the rate of self discharge, causing a battery to slowly discharge when not in use. Rechargeable batteries should be stored in a cool place when not in use. A few days in a hot vehicle will probably not significantly damage a battery, but more than that certainly will. Recycling SLA batteries contain a large amount of lead, a toxic heavy metal, and should never be thrown away, but should be recycled in a battery recycling program. Indeed, unsafe disposal of a lead acid battery is against both federal and many local laws. Many city and county waste programs have a lead-acid battery collection point or pickup for recycling. Many battery retailers also accept batteries for recycling. Sealed lead acid batteries are chemically identical to automotive batteries and can be recycled by the same programs. Warranty Battery warranty are covered directly by the manufacturer for a period of 30 days from date of purchase. ColorMaker will replace any defective batteries within the 30 day period.
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