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Longer Deep Cycle Life

More Operating/Trolling Time
Faster Recharge/Longer Life
Ideal for Remote Locations

DOMINATOR gel batteries offer many significant advantages over

conventional liquid acid batteries. Because there is no liquid electrolyte to
leak or spill out of the battery, the DOMINATOR can easily be installed in
hard-to-reach locations. There is no need
to check fluid levels.
The DOMINATORS
gelled construction
also eliminates
vibration damage
to plates. The
DOMINATOR
even works
under water!

Great
for
reliable
starting

UL Recognized
Component

COMPLETELY SEALED SPILLPROOF/LEAKPROOF

Features and Benefits

100% maintenance-free
Ideal for engine
starting and/or trolling
Faster recharging
Longer life

For quicker turnaround time.

Resists damaging
over-discharges.
Longer operating/
Runs considerably longer
trolling time
than comparable wet batteries.
Compu-cast grids and
For maximum durability,
computer-controlled oxide
power and life.
Sealed, recombinant
Eliminates dangerous spills,
construction with
gassing and terminal corrosion
gelled electrolyte
(unless severely overcharged).
Self-discharge rate
Recharges to full power, even
of less than 2% per
if left discharged for months.
month (at 68F)
Thick consistency of
Eliminates the damaging
gelled electrolyte and
effects of vibration.
tight-pack construction
Easy to install
Convenient for hard-to-reach
connection and hook-up.
Over 250 quality
Ensure highest quality,
control checks
performance and reliability.
Broad line of
For all your marine
sizes and types
power needs.
Made in U.S.A
Your assurance of quality.

GEL MARINE/RV BATTERIES

NON-SPILLABLE by DOT (Department of Transportation),

ICAO (International Commercial Airline Organization) and
IATA (International Airline Transport Association) definitions.
The Dominator vs. Conventional Liquid Acid Batteries
Deka introduces a marine battery second to none. The Dominator contains
electrolyte that is permanently locked in a thixotropic gel, instead of
conventional and messy liquid acid. Our gelled electrolyte batteries
offer many significant advantages over conventional liquid acid batteries.
Because there is no liquid electrolyte to leak or spill out of the battery,
the Dominator can be easily installed in hard-to-reach locations.
Because it has gelled electrolyte, there is no need to check fluid levels.
The Dominators gelled construction also eliminates vibration damage
to plates. The Dominator even works under water.

Potential Applications for the Deka Dominator Marine Battery

Buoy Lighting
Communication Equipment
Control Equipment
Emergency Lighting
Emergency Power
Supply Systems

Engine Starting
House Power
Marine Equipment
Navigation Beacons
Radar Stations
Radio Relay Stations

No need to check electrolyte

levels. Install it and forget it.
Great multi-purpose battery.

Safety Lighting
Security Systems
Ships Batteries
Trolling Motors
Other Deep-Discharge
Applications

Gel Line Ratings

Gel Reserve Capacity

Charging at 13.8 Volts

Discharge at 25 Amps

80

B 8G24M

B 8G24M

C 8G27M

C 8G27M

Battery Voltage (12V)

D 8G31DTM

70

E 8G4DM,
8GGC2M

60
50

F 8G8DM

D
C
B

40
30

6.00

12.00

5.50

11.00

D
C
100

G
F
E

A 8GU1HM

B 8G24M

C 8G27M
D 8G31DTM

D 8G31DTM
E 8GGC2M
F 8G4DM

E 8GGC2M
10

F 8G4DM
G 8G8DM

G 8G8DM

20
A

10
0
1

A
4

10

11

12

13

C D

8GU1HM
8G24M
8G27M
8G31DTM
8GGC2M
8G4DM
8G8DM

10.00

14

50

100

150

200

Time (Hours)

Type
No.

E
250

300

350

400

450

.1

HT
H
H

12
12
12
12
6
12
12

T873
T872M
T872M
SAE/Stud
T881
SAE
SAE

175
410
505
550
585
970
1150

44
132
160
180
345
375
475

250
575
700
780
850
1245
1470

5
33
40
51
92
105
135

12
57
70
84
155
175
220

47
140
170
190
375
395
500

90
245
300
335
680
685
890

190
500
605
690
1360
1385
1750

325
845
1000
1160
2200
2300
3000

* NOMINAL
ALL RATINGS ARE AFTER 15 CYCLES AND CONFORM TO B.C.I. SPECIFICATIONS.

100

50

32.0
74.0
86.0
98.0
180.0
183.0
225.0

28.0
65.0
76.0
85.0
155.0
160.0
198.0

26.0
59.0
70.0
79.0
136.0
148.0
182.0

21.0 23.4 (10.6)

49.0 53.6 (24.3)
57.0 63.2 (28.7)
65.0 71.7 (32.5)
99.0 68.4 (31.0)
122.0 127.0 (57.5)
150.0 157.0 (71.1)

FOOTNOTES:
H - Includes handles
T - Dual top terminals
w/ SAE posts and
3/8" POS., 5/16"
NEG. stainless steel
studs and wing nuts

Dimensions In (mm)
L

8516 (211)
1078 (276)
1234 (324)
121516 (329)
1014 (260)
2034 (527)
2034 (527)

518 (130)
634 (171)
634 (171)
634 (171)
718 (181)
812 (216)
11 (279)

714 (184)
978 (251)
978 (251)
938 (238)
1078 (276)
10 (254)
10 (254)

UL Recognized
Recognized
Comp
Component
MH17218

T873

Pb
RECYCLE

T872M

T881

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147 Phone: 610-682-6361 Fax: 610-682-4781

Order Department Hotline: 610-682-4231

www.dekabatteries.com E-mail: eastpenn@eastpenn-deka.com
E.P.M. Form No. 0909 Rev. 12/03
2003 by EPM Printed in U.S.A.

No part of this document may be copied or reproduced, electronically

or mechanically, without written permission from the company.

RN

TM

Ampere Hour Capacity*

20 Hr. 6 Hr. 3 Hr. 1 Hr. Approx. Wt.
Rate Rate Rate Rate Lbs. (Kgs.)

TU

FOR PERFORMANCE

10

RE

All batteries manufactured in polypropylene cases and covers except where noted.
IMPORTANT CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS: WARRANTY VOID IF OPENED OR IMPROPERLY CHARGED.
Do not install in a sealed container. Constant under or overcharging will damage any battery and shorten
its life! Use a good constant potential, voltage-regulated charger. For 12-volt batteries, charge to at least
13.8 volts but no more than 14.1 volts at 68F (20C). For 6-volt batteries, charge to at least 6.9 volts
but no more than 7.05 volts at 68F (20C). The open circuit voltage of a fully charged 12-volt battery is
12.8V at 68F (20C). However, as the battery charges, the building internal pressure (voltage) causes
resistance to the charge. Therefore, the on-charge voltage must be higher (at least 13.8V) to overcome
this internal pressure (voltage) during charging.

POWERED

.1

Hours to 1.75 Volts per Cell

Minutes Discharged at*

Res.
Ref.
Foot
CCA Capacity CA
75
50
25
15
8
5
Notes Volts Terminal @ 0F @ 80F @ 32F Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps
H

5.00
500

Minutes

LE
AD

Initial Charging Amps

90

A 8GU1HM

6.50

13.00

A 8GU1HM
F

100

Battery Voltage (6V)

110

600

Amps

Gel Charging Hours vs. Initial Charging Amps