• Designed & Built Tough
  • Low Maintenance
  • Higher Amp Hour Capacity
  • Long Life Grid Design

Viking Marine Batteries with their exceptionally high CCA and RC readings have been designed with exceptional cranking and amp hour capacity in mind, giving boating enthusiasts the power needed to meet the demands of modern watercraft and the rigors of pounding from rough seas.

 Viking Deep-cycle batteries are designed to provide longer life performance when continually discharged and recharged.  Its construction allows it to deliver higher energy for extended periods of time without sustaining the life-shortening damage such use would cause to a standard automotive battery.  It is designed to go through this cycle repeatedly.
PART NUMBER GC-225
BATTERY TYPE Conventional
VOLTAGE 6 Volts
AMP HOUR: 233
DIMENSIONS
Length 260mm
Width 180mm
Height 247mm
Terminal Height 289mm
TERMINAL TYPE

Wing Nut Terminal
TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
OTHER FEATURES
DRY WEIGHT
(without acid)
 KG
WET WEIGHT
(with acid)
 28 KG
ACID VOLUME 8 L
REGULAR CHARGE CURRENT 23.3 Amps
PLATE TYPE
SEPARATOR TYPE
USAGE Deep-Cycle
Marine
WARRANTY
Private use
12 Months
 

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Like all convetional automotive batteries (no matter what brand), it is essential to preiodically service the battery to ensure maximum life. As a general rule of thumb this should be done each time your car is serviced by your mechanic.

Service requirement include:

  • Keep battery topped up with distilled or deionised water.
  • Do not over fill
  • Check electrical connections to ensure they are clean & tight
  • Do not overcharge battery. Maximum recharging voltage is 14.6 Volts.
  • Keep battery clean & dry. Use only bicarbonate of soda & water to clean. Rinse afterwards with clean water.
  • Ensure vent plugs are in palce at all times.
  • Ensure that unused battery is charged every 3 months or when voltage is below 12.6 Volts.
  • Failure to follow these instructions will void warranty.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases.

Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from battery. Keep metal objects away from terminals. When charging or using in enclosed spaces, provide ventilation.

The battery contains sulphuric acid. Do not tilt the battery or turn the battery upside down.

Should the acid spill from the battery, Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. In event of accident flush with water and call doctor immediately.
HVT-GC225 Ultra High Performance AGM Battery