4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 1800, User Manual

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power consumption of the device (in watts) that is displayed on the
LCD once you plug in the device. Capacity (Wh) / Consumption (W) =
Life of the device (h).
- Example: A 100-watt light bulb used in the AC 120V port would
last about 6.9 hours (690Wh / 100W = 6.9h); a 9-watt LED
bulb with a 100-watt equivalency rating would last 76.7 hours
(690Wh/ 9W - 76.66h).
• When comparing how long different devices will function on the
Patriot Power Generator, remember that all devices consume
different amounts of energy. For example, a newer 60-inch LED
television may consume less energy than a 42-inch LCD television
manufactured 5 years ago and consume much less than a 10-inch
CRT (tube) television manufactured 15 years ago. Always use the
actual wattage consumption displayed on the LCD when using the
specific device to measure the life of that device on the battery
of the Patriot Power Generator. Please note that the wattage
consumption displayed on your Patriot Power Generator is not
perfectly accurate and run times may vary from the mathematical
ideal.
• To extend the life of your Patriot Power Generator battery, consider
using more energy-efficient devices or connecting it to solar panels
during use.
5. How do I know when my Patriot Power Generator is
fully charged?
• To calculate how long it will take to fully charge the Patriot Power
Generator from empty, use this formula: Capacity of the generator
(768 Wh / Output power of your charging source (e.g. solar panel,
hand crank, windmill, etc.) = Hours needed to fully charge
• To ensure the Patriot Power Generator is fully charged while using
the AC 120V charger:
- Turn all power switches and buttons to the OFF position. Leave
the master power button in the ON position.
- Plug the provided three-pronged AC cable into the unit, then
insert the other end into an AC outlet.
- The LCD display should show a lightning symbol on the left side
of the battery charging status bar (see I).
- Continue charging the Patriot Power Generator for 3.5 to 4.5
hours.
- After that point, the Patriot Power Generator will be finished
charging. The LCD should show a full battery charge with no
bars blinking. Note: the lightning bolt only indicates that the