All Cargo SHD batteries conform to the relevant section of EN50342:2006 for maintenance free characteristics (LWL – low water loss). This means that when used in approved vehicle applications that operate in normal conditions, it is not necessary to add water to the battery. Featuring the very latest technology and a host of advanced safety features, all batteries in the range are of Original Equipment (OE) quality and performance. Their advanced construction and unparalleled innovation make them the most reliable commercial vehicle batteries Yuasa has ever produced. YBX7000 EFB are the premium choice for high power demands, end of chassis location and are also suitable for vehicles with Start Stop. Built with EFB technology, they feature an electrolyte mixing device to extend battery life and are ideal for frequent overnight stays where hotel loads are applied. Batteries in the range are sealed maintenance free (SMF) with a sealed lid, have XVR and offer an M1 micro-cycle endurance rating. C. Only use a boost-charger that limits the charging voltage to a maximum of 14.2 Volts and that has a temperature monitor.

B. Never boost-charge any battery that is below 11.00 Volts as it will be too sulphated to accept a charge; scrap the battery or charge normally. These maintain a fixed, constant, pre-set current throughout the charging period irrespective of the battery on-charge voltage. Do not charge AGM batteries on a constant current charger. When fitting the charger to the battery, connect the positive lead to the positive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal. A. Ideally, charge each battery on a separate charger unit. If this is not possible, charge batteries in series. We do not recommend charging batteries in parallel because it is not possible to control the amount of current passing through each battery. If batteries in different states-of-charge are being charged in series, each battery should be removed as soon as it is charged. (If you wait until the last battery is charged, some of the batteries will be overcharged). Alpha Batteries bears no responsibility for whatsoever for loss occurred due to late or failed deliveries.Note. Many customers severely underestimate the amount of time necessary to charge a flat battery. This results in customers returning batteries saying that they have charged the battery but that it is still not holding charge. Yuasas commercial vehicle batteries are already trusted by leading commercial vehicle manufacturers who demand the best and fit GS Yuasa batteries as standard. The new YBX Super Heavy Duty range has been developed to meet the increasing specifications of these top vehicle brands. Based on the battery manufacturers market leading YBX automotive ranges, Yuasas new Super Heavy Duty range replaces Yuasas Cargo ranges. It features three levels of conventional flooded types, plus Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) options. Specially designed & constructed for the rigours of commercial, agricultural & plant vehicle applications

OE Quality, Performance & Specification Performance - Compared to Conventional Automotive Batteries C. Note. The majority of constant potential chargers are incapable of charging a severely over discharged (below 11.00V) battery in a realistic period of time. A minimum of 24 hours is normal. It might be impossible to charge an over discharged battery. Modified Constant Potential Chargers Stop charging if the battery begins to gas freely (some gassing is normal during the last stages of charging) or if the battery temperature rises above 50°C.All batteries once filled with electrolyte become active, and will slowly self-discharge. The higher the temperature that they are stored at, the higher this self discharge rate will be. These maintain a fixed, constant, pre-set voltage throughout the charging period. The current cannot be set and will fall as the battery state-of-charge increases. B. These chargers should be able to charge over discharged (below 11.00V) batteries. Note that some have a special setting for all-calcium batteries. Constant Current Chargers B. Stop charging when the battery is gassing freely and the battery-voltage shows no increase over a period of at least 2 hours. We are unable to ship to the following post codes on any service but may be able to obtain a quote:

Switch on the charger. See below for the correct charging conditions depending on your type of charger. There are many types of charger available; their working principles and the procedure for using these is given below. Smart ChargersCargo SHD batteries are maintenance possible not impossible, the batteries are designed to be topped up if water loss has occurred. Excess water loss can be caused by many things, amongst the most common are a charging system fault, prolonged operation in hot climates and excessive off vehicle charging. D. Charge the battery for the number of hours shown in the table below depending on the open-circuit voltage. YBX3000 types are the ideal choice for vehicles with standard power demands and occasional overnight stops. These SMF types have an E2 endurance rating. They also have a superior vibration resistance rating of V3 with DIN types being V4 and suitable for end of chassis location. GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have launched their all new Yuasa YBX Super Heavy Duty battery range for commercial vehicles. The four-tiered range is available now and provides one of the most comprehensive and highest specification offers on the market.

YBX5000 batteries are designed for high performance vehicles with high power demands and for regular overnight stays with hotel loads. They have an M1 micro-cycle endurance rating, XVR and are SMF. They are also suitable for end of chassis location. The batteries are among the first in the UK and Ireland to carry EN50342-1/6 European Standard performance markings which were recently introduced. Every battery in the range has undergone extensive performance testing and having passed stringent requirements, has earned a classification number for Water Loss (W1 W5), Charge Retention (C1 C2), Vibration Level (V1-V4), Endurance (E1 E4) or Micro Cycle performance (M1 M3). If you are using a constant-current charger or a boost-charger, remove the vent-plugs or manifolds before charging. There is no need to remove the vent-plugs or manifolds if you are using a constant-potential or a ‘smart’ charger.The Yuasa Cargo SHD batteries will cope with the most demanding commercial applications such as vehicles with tail lifts, agricultural vehicles, passenger service vehicles and where vehicles have sleeper cabs fitted with numerous electrical devices. Yuasa has designed the batteries for the Cargo SHD range with more emphasis on cycling durability than starting power, so the plates used have higher paste densities. To recover the consequential loss in starting performance, more active material has been added to maintain a similar level of performance as the standard Cargo range.