What should I check before storing the battery?
Find the instructions for the battery and charger, then decide whether the battery will remain installed or be removed by someone qualified to do so. Identify connected equipment that may continue drawing power while the boat, vehicle or system is parked. An unused appliance is not necessarily disconnected.
Record the battery model, condition and accessible state-of-charge information before the storage period. Describe any recent faults to support before putting the system away. Storage should not be used as a substitute for investigating a battery that has shown damage, abnormal heat or repeated shutdowns.
Where should the battery be stored?
Use a location that meets the model’s environmental requirements and protects the battery from damage. LBP’s support page recommends a cool, dry place. That general advice does not supply numerical temperature limits for every product, nor does it authorize storage in a place exposed to flooding or physical impact.
Ask about the actual location you plan to use, especially if it experiences extremes of heat or cold. Keep the product away from conditions its instructions prohibit. Do not assume a water-resistant case makes an outdoor or wet storage location appropriate.
Should I leave the battery on a charger all season?
Confirm the charging arrangement for the exact battery and charger rather than assuming continuous connection is required or permitted. LBP advises avoiding extended storage fully charged or depleted. The correct preparation and checking routine should come from the applicable product instructions and support guidance.
Do not copy a lead-acid maintenance routine or a charger setting from another lithium model. Ask how remaining loads should be handled and when the battery should be checked. No universal storage interval, charger mode or discharge procedure is prescribed here.
What should I check before putting the battery back in use?
Review the model’s return-to-use instructions and inspect the accessible exterior and installation for changes or damage before operating the system. If something appears wrong, stop and ask for guidance rather than charging to see what happens. Have any reconnection or electrical work done by a competent person.
Contact LBP support with the storage duration and conditions if you are unsure. The shutdown support guide covers symptom reporting, and the lithium battery guides provide related information. A period in storage does not establish the battery’s remaining capacity or guarantee immediate readiness.
Last reviewed 2026-11-11