Operating Manual
VRLA AGM & GEL Batteries
Installation, charging (AGM and GEL profiles), operation, maintenance, storage and safe handling for sealed lead-acid batteries.
Resources
Documents &
Downloads.
Operating manuals, safety data sheets and product brochures for the ATB range. All files are PDF. For full datasheets, custom configurations, or documents not listed here, contact us.
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Operating Manuals
Installation & Operation.
General installation, charging, operation, maintenance and storage guidance by chemistry. Model-specific values on the product label or datasheet take precedence.
Operating Manual
Lithium LiFePO₄ Batteries
Installation, BMS behaviour, charging, operation, maintenance and storage for ATB lithium iron phosphate battery systems.
Safety Data Sheets
SDS / MSDS.
Safety data sheets prepared to the GHS 16-section format (29 CFR 1910.1200). Required for handling, storage, transport and disposal.
Safety Data Sheet
VRLA AGM & GEL Battery SDS
GHS safety data sheet for sealed lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, covering composition, hazards, handling, transport (UN2800, non-spillable) and disposal.
Safety Data Sheet
Lithium LiFePO₄ Battery SDS
GHS safety data sheet for ATB lithium iron phosphate battery systems, covering composition, hazards, handling and Class 9 (UN3480 / UN3481) transport information.
Need an SDS for a specific market or language, or in a customer template? Email info@atbpower.com.
EU Battery Regulation
EU2023-1542.
Declarations and information issued by ATB Power as manufacturer under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries, covering the ATB valve-regulated lead-acid ranges (AGM and GEL). The QR code marked on ATB batteries (Article 13(6)) opens the compliance page below, which carries the EU declaration of conformity, the label information and the end-of-life information.
Compliance Hub · QR
EU Battery Regulation Compliance Page (QR destination)
The page linked by the QR code on ATB batteries: manufacturer identification, all declarations, label information and end-of-life information for the AGM and GEL ranges.
EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity — ATB VRLA Batteries (AGM and GEL)
Annex IX declaration No. ATB-DoC-2026-001 covering the AGM ranges GP, DC, FT, HR, LC, 2V and SSL and the GEL ranges 2VG and DCG. Module A; IEC 60896-21/-22, EN 50342-1/-6, UN SP 238.
Compliance Statement
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 — Manufacturer’s Compliance Statement
How ATB Power, as manufacturer under Article 3(33), meets the Regulation: product coverage and category, obligations of Article 38, requirement-by-requirement position, roles of importer and distributor, key dates.
Restricted Substances
Declaration — Restricted Substances (Annex I · RoHS)
Mercury, cadmium and lead status under Article 6 and Annex I; “Pb” marking; RoHS substance screening of the case, terminal, sealing compound and separator materials.
REACH SVHC
REACH Article 33 Declaration — Substances of Very High Concern
Lead is present above 0.1 % w/w as the active material; safe-use information; other Candidate List substances (253 entries, 4 Feb 2026) screened; SCIP data.
Transport
Transport Classification Statement — Non-Spillable VRLA
UN 2800, Special Provision 238: not subject to IMDG, IATA DGR (A67) or ADR (SP 238/598) when terminals are protected. Evidence and conditions of shipment.
Label and Marking
Label and Marking
Every mark on the battery and its legal basis: manufacturer identification, model and date code, separate collection symbol, Pb, CE, QR code, importer identification, symbol sizing.
End-of-Life Information
End-of-Life, Take-Back and Recycling Information
Prevention, separate collection, take-back points, safe handling of waste batteries, meaning of symbols and environmental impact — Article 74(1), points (a) to (f).
Safety Instructions
Safety and Installation Instructions — VRLA AGM and GEL
Instructions and safety information accompanying the battery: hazards, first aid, storage, installation, charging settings for AGM and GEL, maintenance, transport and end of life.
Market surveillance authorities, importers and customers: supporting technical documentation is available on reasoned request at info@atbpower.com.
Guides & Articles
Battery Knowledge.
Practical guides on choosing, charging and caring for AGM, Gel and lithium batteries. Read online or download.
Guide
LiFePO4 vs Lead-Acid: Total Cost of Ownership and When to Switch
Lithium costs more up front and far less over its life. Here is how to compare the two honestly and decide when a switch pays off.
Guide
Is Lithium Safe? Understanding LiFePO4 Stability and Fire Risk
Not all lithium chemistries behave the same. LiFePO4 is the stable one, and a good BMS does most of the safety work for you.
Guide
Lead-Acid to Lithium: A Retrofit Checklist
Swapping lead-acid for lithium is often a drop-in, but a few checks protect the battery and the machine. Run through these before you fit.
Guide
What a BMS Does: Protection, Balancing and Fault Recovery
The battery management system is the brain of a lithium pack. Here is what it protects against and what to do when it intervenes.
Guide
Lithium for Motive Power: Floor Care, MEWP and Golf
Why daily-duty machines are moving to LiFePO4, and what to look for when you specify a motive lithium battery.
Guide
AGM vs GEL: Choosing the Right VRLA Battery
Both are sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid. The difference is how the electrolyte is held, and that decides which duty each one suits.
Guide
How to Charge VRLA Batteries Correctly (and Make Them Last)
Most lead-acid batteries die from poor charging, not age. Get the voltages, temperature and timing right and you will get the full life.
Guide
Depth of Discharge and Cycle Life: Get the Most From Your Battery
How deep you drain a battery decides how many cycles you get. A small change in depth of discharge can double its working life.
Guide
Battery Sizing Basics: Ah, C-Rates and Runtime Explained
Amp-hours, C-rates and depth of discharge in plain language, with a simple method to size a battery for your load.
Guide
Storage, Transport and Recycling: Shelf Life, UN Numbers and Class 9
How to store batteries so they last, how they are classified for shipping, and how to dispose of them responsibly.
Product Brochures
Series Brochures.
Range overviews and specification tables by battery series.
Brochure
GP Series — General Purpose VRLA
Sealed AGM for UPS, security, alarm and emergency backup. 4.5 to 260 Ah across 6V and 12V.
Brochure
DC Series — Deep Cycle AGM
Deep-cycle AGM for solar, mobility and cyclic duty.
Brochure
FT Series — Front Terminal VRLA
Front-terminal long-life VRLA for telecom and rack-mount standby.
Brochure
HR Series — High-Rate VRLA
High-rate AGM for UPS and high-discharge backup.
Brochure
LC Series — Long-Life Cyclic VRLA
Long-life cyclic AGM for demanding deep-cycle service.
Brochure
2V Series — Long-Life Cells
2V long-life cells for telecom, utility and solar DC-bus standby.
Brochure
Gel DC Series — Deep Cycle GEL
True-gel deep-cycle batteries for solar, marine and high-temperature service.
Brochure
SSL Series — Start-Stop AGM
Start-stop AGM with lead-carbon plates, European LN1 to LN6 fitment.
Application Brochures
By Application.
Application-led overviews mapping ATB products to common duty profiles.
Brochure
Automotive
Start-stop and conventional automotive battery range.
Brochure
Leisure
Leisure and recreational deep-cycle battery range.
Brochure
Motive
Motive power for floor care, material handling and industrial vehicles.
Brochure
MEWP & AWP
Batteries for mobile elevating work platforms and aerial lifts.
Brochure
Solar
Solar and off-grid storage battery range.
Brochure
Solar / Backup
Residential and commercial solar backup storage.