-Do I need to use the included POWERLINK dongle with ORANGETOP Powersports Batteries?

Yes. POWERLINK™ must be connected to activate your ORANGETOP Powersports battery after installation. POWERLINK™ is also critical for the battery to work properly and to take advantage of the advanced functionality this system offers. Without POWERLINK connected, you will be unable to wake the battery from sleep mode or reactivate the battery to utilize the OPTIMA CPR built-in jumpstart functionality.

-Can I use a regular battery charger to charge an ORANGETOP?

OPTIMA® Chargers with lithium charging profiles were designed to function as a system with OPTIMA® Lithium Batteries to ensure maximum safety, service life, performance, functionality and convenience.

CAUTION

Lead acid chargers/charge profiles are not optimized for charging lithium batteries and could result in subpar performance, reduced battery life or property damage.

Use only chargers or charging profiles specifically designed for 12V lithium iron phosphate (aka LFP or LiFePO4) batteries.

Do not use:

• -Lead acid battery charging profiles.
• -Chargers/charging profiles for flooded/SLI batteries, AGM or gel batteries.
• -Chargers/charging profiles with a desulfation/antisulfation/reconditioning mode or function. Although this can be useful for lead-acid/AGM batteries, it may cause a lithium battery to be overcharged.

Your battery will not be fully charged when received. You must fully-charge the battery to 14.0V before use.

-Do I need to buy an OPTIMA lithium enabled battery charger (such as Digital 400+) to charge an ORANGETOP?

OPTIMA® Chargers with lithium charging profiles were designed to function as a system with OPTIMA® Lithium Batteries to ensure maximum safety, service life, performance, functionality and convenience.

OPTIMA ORANGETOP lithium will automatically wake from Sleep/Storage mode for charging if an OPTIMA lithium-enabled charger is used. If using a non-OPTIMA charger, it may be necessary to manually “wake” the battery using the POWERLINK™ button on the powersports battery or the on/off button on the Q31M series batteries.

Non-OPTIMA Chargers:

• Can only be connected to the battery terminals for charging.
• Only chargers or charging profiles for 12V lithium iron phosphate (aka LFP or LiFePO4) batteries should be used. The charger/profile should use a CCCV (constant current, constant voltage) charge profile and operate at 14.3-14.5V and discontinue output when the battery is fully charged.
• Should not exceed the maximum charging current limits of the battery terminals as noted in the “Technical Specifications” section of the user manual.

-Recommended Applications / Can I use an ORANGETOP Powersports battery in a car, truck or boat?

• ORANGETOP Powersports batteries are designed for engine starting in powersports applications (including side-by-sides, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, etc...) and are not warrantied for automotive use.
• We have done limited ORANGETOP testing in non-powersports applications
  • While the ORANGETOP QUAD30 has started every vehicle we have tested, we haven't tested every vehicle and we haven't tested below 50°F.
  • The energy storage capacity of the ORANGETOP Powersports battery may be ¼ to 1/5 an OE car/pick- up battery. This means that typical car or truck key-off loads could result in a “dead” battery in less than a week in those applications.
  • OPTIMA CPR (built-in jump start) may or may not reserve enough power to start cars or trucks, depending on the demands and temperature.
  • Consider that access to the POWERLINK to reactivate the battery or utilize OPTIMA CPR built-in jump start may be difficult, if the vehicle is un-powered.
• The ORANGETOP Powersports battery has high cranking power, but low capacity/energy storage when compared to a typical automotive battery. As such, it is not recommended for high- demand audio or vehicles/applications with high accessory loads.
• The ORANGETOP Powersports battery is not designed or warrantied for motive power applications (where batteries make the vehicle move) - hoverboards, ebikes, golf carts, etc.
• Do not connect more than two (2) ORANGETOP Powersports batteries in parallel. Connecting more than two (2) ORANGETOP Powersports batteries in parallel may cause permanent damage to the battery or reduced service life. Up to four (4) OPTIMA ORANGETOP Q31M series batteries can be connected in series or parallel.
• Do not connect ORANGETOP Powersports batteries in series (24v, 36v, etc...).

WARNING

Parallel connections should only be done with batteries of the same size, type/technology and age or reduced service life and performance will result. Parallel connections must be made with the batteries at equal levels of charge or sparks or explosion could occur. All connections must have appropriate circuit protection via fuses, circuit breakers or similar current protection devices. Do not connect in series.

-Can I user jumper cables on an ORANGETOP?

Jumper cables can be used, but if the ORANGETOP maximum current specifications as noted in “Technical Specifications” are exceeded during the use of jumper cables, the ORANGETOP may return a fault.

-What is the warranty term for an ORANGETOP?

The warranty on ORANGETOP batteries is 24 months, free replacement for non-commercial use and 12 months free replacement for commercial use. Automotive use is not covered.

-Where can I get warranty service for an ORANGETOP?

Original purchasers of the ORANGETOP are automatically enrolled in HYPERCARE enhanced service, directly with OPTIMA. OPTIMA HYPERCARE is your exclusive option for service and support. Other OPTIMA or battery retailers do not have the capability to diagnose and support technical evaluation or service for the ORANGETOP.

-What is the fully-charged voltage of an ORANGETOP?

100% state of charge (SoC) of ORANGETOP is 14.0V

-Is it ok to fully-charge the ORANGETOP?

The ORANGETOP does not have a “memory effect” from partially or fully charging Although some lithium batteries do have some level of reduced performance or life from being fully charged or stored in a fully charged state, OPTIMA HYPERCORE LITHIUM does not have this limitation.

-If you deeply-discharge an ORANGETOP, does it make it wear out faster?

Deeply discharging any battery, regardless of chemistry or technology, will cause some reduction in overall service life. Generally, for lithium batteries including the ORANGETOP, discharging to a 0% state of charge (SoC) only a few times will have an imperceptible effect on overall life.

It is important to keep in mind though, that severe over-discharge (below 0% SoC) can cause permanent and unrecoverable damage to any battery, including lead-acid, lithium and the ORANGETOP. ORANGETOP batteries have multiple layers of protection to help prevent and protect against discharge below a 0% SoC.

ORANGETOP powersports batteries are not recommended for deep-cycle applications or applications where normal or expected use of the battery would include deep-discharge cycling.

-Were the materials in the ORANGETOP responsibly sourced?

Although cobalt (used in some lithium batteries) is not formally listed as a conflict mineral, there are questions about the ethical extraction and trade of this material. The ORANGETOP does not use a cobalt-based lithium chemistry.

-Does an ORANGETOP work in cold temperatures?

As with all batteries, extreme cold temperatures will result in reduced performance. Cold- weather performance is best when the ORANGETOP is fully charged.

ORANGETOP Powersports batteries will automatically deactivate charging when internal temperatures are below 23°F (-5°C) and will deactivate power output below 14°F(-10°C).

The OPTIMA Q31M-DP120 ORANGETOP can be charged down to 32°F and can operate down to -4°F. OPTIMA Q31M-DC150 ORANGETOP batteries can operate down to -4°F and have an integrated cell heater, that will allow them to accept a charge down to -22°F.

When temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), applying a load to the battery will cause the internal temperature to increase slightly and can improve cold-weather performance. Successive starting attempts may have more power than the initial attempt for this reason. Turning on an external draw, like headlights for up to five (5) minutes will often increase the internal temperature enough to be beneficial in this regard.

-Is an ORANGETOP battery sensitive to heat?

Storage and use at excessive temperatures can reduce battery life. Using heat shields or installing the battery away from excessive heat sources, such as exhaust headers or components is recommended.

At higher temperatures, the length of engine cranking events available for ORANGETOP Powersports batteries may be less than five (5) seconds and the “cooldown” time needed between attempts may be longer than three (3) seconds. Use of the ORANGETOP Powersports battery will be disabled if the internal temperature exceeds 140°F. OPTIMA ORANGETOP Powersports batteries can accept a charge up to 122°F.

OPTIMA Q31M series ORANGETOP batteries have a charging temperature limit of 113°F and an operating temperature limit of 131°F.

-Can I charge an ORANGETOP Powersports battery without the POWERLINK dongle?

OPTIMA ORANGETOP lithium will automatically wake from Sleep/Storage mode for charging if an OPTIMA lithium-enabled charger is used. If using a non-OPTIMA charger, it may be necessary to manually “wake” the battery using the POWERLINK button.