100594 - 1600 PORTABLE POWER STATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power Station will not turn on.
Battery is not charged
Charge battery.
Did not hold power button long enough
Hold for 3 full seconds until display turns on.
Battery is faulty
Call Champion Support.
No power output. Warning icons or LED
light flashing.
DC Outlets overloaded
Check display for flashing red 12V or USB warning
light. Press Overload Reset button to restore
power to outlets.
AC outlets overloaded
Check display for flashing red 120V warning light.
Check if AC Overload button flashing red. Check
if circuit breaker tripped. Unplug devices from
AC outlets. Press circuit breaker if tripped. Press
Overload Reset button if warning light is flashing
red. If power still not restored, turn unit OFF for 1
minute then restart.
Device is faulty
Check all plugged in devices for frayed or faulty
wires. Never run any equipment in wet or humid
environments
Device not compatible with USB outlet.
Check your devices' charging capability and try
different USB outlet.
Unit is too hot
Check display for flashing red High Temperature
warning light. Turn the unit off, place it in the
shade or a cooler area and let it cool down. Check
that the unit is not overloaded.
Unit is too cold
Check display for flashing red Low Temperature
warning light. Turn the unit off and bring it
indoors. Allow the unit to warm up.
Battery fault
Check display for flashing red Warning light or
constant flashing LED light. Turn unit off for 5
minutes and restart. Call customer service if
warning light does not go away.
Unit will not charge through wall.
Home circuit breaker tripped
Check your home's circuit breaker and reset if
necessary.
Faulty charging cable
Check that your charging cable is not frayed or
faulty. Never charge your equipment in wet or
humid conditions
Unit will not charge through solar.
Solar panels are not within spec
Check that your solar panels are rated between
10-28V.
Solar panels improperly connected
When connecting multiple solar panels, only
use provided Easy Connect DC Solar Charge
Harness and appropriately rated extensions. When
plugging directly into APP port, only use one solar
panel rated between 10-28V.
Solar panels not receiving enough
sunlight
Check that your solar panels are pointed directly
at the sun and there is ample sunlight. Read
your solar panel's instruction manual for proper
placement and instructions.
