How Often Should a New Battery Be Charged?

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For the first charge, continuously charge for more than 12 hours. Subsequent charges only require 6 to 8 hours. The battery should be charged when its power drops to 60%. When not in use, maintain charging twice a month to prevent self-discharge. Battery Charging Precautions: New batteries often do not reach full capacity after the first charge and should undergo a discharge cycle. Discharge at a 20-hour rate (i.e., discharge with a current equal to 1/20 of the rated capacity until the single-cell voltage drops to 1.75V), then recharge until fully charged. If the capacity remains below 90% of the rated capacity after one charge-discharge cycle, perform another cycle. Battery Maintenance Methods: Wipe the exterior of the battery with a damp cloth to remove dust, grease, white powder, and other contaminants that may cause leakage from the panel and terminals (positive and negative poles). Regular cleaning prevents the accumulation of white acidic corrosion powder on the terminals and extends the battery's lifespan.