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TRADITIONAL TRUCK BATTERY CONFIGURATION

EXIDE DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM

CONVENTIONAL FLOODED START AND SUPPLY

SAFE LEVEL OF DISCHARGE Recommended limits for optimum battery life*

BENEFITS OF EACH BATTERY TYPE

ORBITAL AGM START GEL SUPPLY

90%75% 50%

In normal day-to-day situations, the traditional configuration of heavy-duty batteries providing both start and supply

functions continues to serve vehicle operators well. Experienced drivers are aware of and respect the limits of

on-board power.

Exide s Dual Battery System copes far better with any unscheduled delay in transit. The GEL battery set offers

deeper discharge to supply power when the engine is off, while the independent Orbital AGM set remains fresh and

ready to provide reliable starting power.

CONVENTIONAL FLOODED

Standard configuration Lower initial cost

ORBITAL AGM START

Faster recharge More reliable starting Longer battery life

GEL SUPPLY

Greater supply capacity Extended periods

between recharge Longer battery life

*Calculations based on an average battery life of 300 cycles and depth of discharge at 20º C.

Beyond these recommended levels: Deeper discharge = shorter average life. Shallower discharge = longer average life.

GEL IS THE IDEAL CHOICE OF BATTERY AS A RELIABLE SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY FOR ANY VEHICLE WITH ESSENTIAL ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT

Emergency vehicles carrying pumps, winches and electrical rescue equipment

Urban buses with extensive use of Closed-Circuit Television security and passenger information systems

Mobile cranes, power lifts and all specialist task vehicles