Battery safety & storage guide

Lithium-ion batteries last longest and stay safest when stored partly charged in a cool, dry place. Follow these habits to protect your investment.

Daily-use safety

• Use the correct charger for your battery generation (Gen4 → Delta Q IC1200; Gen5/LIFTX → Quick Charger Gen5/LIFTX).

• Never charge a damaged battery. If you see swelling, leaking, an unusual smell, or physical damage, stop and contact support.

• Charge in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials, and don't leave a charging battery unattended for extended periods.

• Use the correct cable — Fischer (5-pin) for Gen4, and the cable that came with your Quick Charger for Gen5/LIFTX.

Long-term storage

Preparing for storage

1. Charge to 40–60% — the ideal level for long-term lithium-ion storage.

2. Clean and dry the battery — wipe down all surfaces and connector pins.

3. Store in a cool, dry place — ideal range 50–77°F (10–25°C).

4. Avoid extreme temperatures — no hot garages, car trunks, or freezing sheds.

5. Store upright in a Battery Backpack or Aluminum Battery Case.

During storage

• Check the charge level monthly. If it drops below 20%, top it back up to 40–60%.

• Don't store fully charged — months at 100% accelerates cell degradation.

• Don't store at 20% or less — the battery may drop below the BMS cutoff and become unrecoverable.

Waking up from storage

1. Charge to full before your first ride of the season.

2. Check all connections (data cable, charger cable) for corrosion.

3. Power on the board and verify everything works on land before hitting the water.

Transporting batteries

Flying with a battery? Check airline regulations first — lithium-ion batteries above certain watt-hour thresholds may be restricted. The Zarges case is the only Lift-approved option for air transport (DOT/IATA/IMDG/UN HazMat certified).