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5 • Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems that
can occur with the Duracell

Powerpack Pro. If you cannot solve

the problem with the Duracell

Powerpack Pro, contact your dealer

or Duracell Customer Service at (800) 842-2127.

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Troubleshooting reference

WARNING: Electric shock hazard

Do not remove the cover of the Duracell

Powerpack Pro

or disassemble the Duracell

Powerpack Pro except to

replace the internal battery. The Duracell

Powerpack

Pro does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts
and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in
electrical shock or burn.

Table 5-1

Troubleshooting reference

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

AC appliance will not
operate

AC appliance rated more than 300
W (Powerpack Pro 300) or 600 W
(Powerpack Pro 600): the safety overload
has tripped.

Use an AC appliance with a power
rating less than 300 W.

AC appliance is rated less than 300
W (Powerpack Pro 300) or 600 W
(Powerpack Pro 600): high starting surge
has tripped the safety overload.

AC appliance may exceed the
Duracell

Powerpack Pro’s surge

capability. Use an AC appliance with
a starting surge within the Duracell

Powerpack surge rating.

Battery has discharged to 10.5 V.

Turn OFF the AC Power ON/OFF
switch and recharge the Duracell

Powerpack.

Duracell

Powerpack Pro has overheated

due to poor ventilation or excessively
warm environmental conditions.

Turn the AC Power ON/OFF switch
OFF and allow the Duracell

Powerpack Pro to cool for 15
minutes or more. Clear blocked
openings or remove objects covering
the unit, then restart the Duracell

Powerpack and move it to a cooler
environment.

Summary of Contents for Powerpack 300

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide Powerpack Pro 300 600 Powerpack Pro OFF ON USB CLAMPS REVERSED POWER FAULT AC ON OFF BATTERY LEVEL AC OUTLET AC OUTLET ...

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Page 3: ...ompany used under license All rights reserved Notice of Copyright Duracell Powerpack Pro 300 600 Owner s Guide 2014 Duracell All rights reserved Date and Revision July 2014 Revision 20140729 Product Number s DR300PWR DR600PWR Contact Information Phone 1 800 842 2127 ...

Page 4: ... WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life WARNING Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or to other equipment Important These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to Related information Related Information You can find more information about Battery Biz Inc as w...

Page 5: ...y AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground Such loads include AC distribution wiring and house wiring CAUTION Do not expose the Duracell Powerpack Pro to temperatures over 40 C 104 F WARNING Explosion hazard Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near propane tanks Do not use this product in an enclosure...

Page 6: ...black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard Always store the clamps in the appropriate holder on each side ofthe Duracell Powerpack Pro after use WARNING Medical equipment This product is NOT tested designed nor intended to be used with life support systems or any other medical devices WARNING Fire...

Page 7: ... personal injury Improper operation maintenance or modification of equipment could result in serious injury and property damage We strongly recommend that this product NOT be modified and or used for any application other than for which it was designed Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any equipment ...

Page 8: ...s a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal causing a severe burn 5 If you need to remove a battery always remove the positive terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off so you don t cause an arc 6 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 7 Have plenty of...

Page 9: ...panel detail 4 Left side detail 5 3 Operation Operating conditions and guidelines 6 Choosing a location 6 Using the Duracell Powerpack Pro for the first time 7 Charging recharging with the AC cord 8 Using the built in light 9 Using the USB ports 9 Operating AC appliances 10 Operating 12V DC appliances 12 Jump starting a vehicle s engine 14 Using the air compressor 16 Inflating tires 17 Inflating s...

Page 10: ...User Reference Charging operating electronics using Powerpack Pro typical charges run times 25 Inflating tires sports equipment typical air pressures 25 B Specifications Electrical specifications 26 Physical specifications 27 C Warranty and Return Information Quality guarantee 28 Contacting customer support 28 Two year warranty 29 Disclaimer of warranty 30 Limitation of liability 30 ...

Page 11: ...es Powers 12V DC appliances Powers 5 V USB devices Jump starts vehicle engines Provides lighting for emergency use Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment Reflective trim provides high visibility at night Comprehensive protection Reverse polarity protection The reverse polarity LED will light up when you connect the wrong terminals The reverse polarity alarm will also beep Over current p...

Page 12: ...es before operating the unit Materials list Your Duracell Powerpack Pro package includes these items Duracell Powerpack Pro Owner s guide AC cord Nozzle and needle adapters for the air compressor Built in LED emergency light If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way please contact Customer Service at 800 842 2127 ...

Page 13: ...uick dissipation of excess heat 5 Jump starter on off switch engages the jumpstart functionality 6 Positive jump starting clamp connects to the positive battery terminal see Page 15 7 Compressor pressure gauge shows PSI air pressure when compressor is in use 8 Compressor on off switch engages the air compressor 9 AC cord lets you recharge the Duracell Powerpack Pro from a standard AC wall outlet a...

Page 14: ... AC outlet 5 Battery level LEDs illuminate to indicate the Duracell Powerpack Pro battery charge level Fully charged All LEDs two green one yellow and one red are illuminated when the battery is full Completely discharged Only the red LED is illuminated when the battery is completely empty 6 USB On Off switch triggers power to the dual USB ports 7 Battery level button triggers the Battery Level Fu...

Page 15: ... sports equipment etc 2 LED emergency light on off switch engages the LED light 3 Ultra bright LED work emergency light provides bright illumination in an emergency 4 Negative jump starting clamp connects to metal part of car engine block cylinder head etc for grounding during jump starting see Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...oosing a location WARNING Fire or explosion The Duracell Powerpack Pro contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not operate the Duracell Powerpack Pro in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment The Duracell Powerpack Pro should be operated only in locations that meet these requ...

Page 17: ...owerpack Pro Using the Duracell Powerpack Pro for the first time Important Prior to operating your 12V DC appliance ensure that the battery of the Duracell Powerpack Pro is fully charged If the battery has been fully discharged recharging with the AC cord may take up to 24 hours Recharging with the AC cord is a true plug in and forget charging method We recommend leaving the AC cord connected when...

Page 18: ...e more than 24 hours to fully recharge the Duracell Powerpack Pro If after 24 hours of charging the Battery Status LED remains red continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours The unit will be ready for use even if the Battery Status LED remains red Important The Duracell Powerpack Pro is not suitable for use with certain products and loads See Precautions on Page 24 Important If you keep the ...

Page 19: ...ports The dual USB ports provide up to 2 4 Amps of combined power to charge cell phones smartphones iPhones and iPads and other tablets The ports can charge two devices simultaneously To charge USB devices Connect your USB device smartphone tablet etc to a USB port using the USB cable supplied with your device then push the USB On Off button Charging will start and up to 2 4 Amps of current can be...

Page 20: ...ts an AC appliance uses the longer the Duracell Powerpack Pro will operate before recharging is required Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell Powerpack Pro are listed in Table 3 1 High Surge Appliances The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance Appliances such as televisions and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average ...

Page 21: ...rechargeable batteries can be damaged Metal halide arc MHI lights can be damaged Note If you are unsure about powering any device with the inverter contact the manufacturer of the device Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances in watts does not exceed 240 W for Powerpack Pro 300 or 480 W for Powerpack Pro 600 Run time however...

Page 22: ... appliances that draw 20 A or less from a 12V DC power outlet or from a vehicle s lighter socket CAUTION Equipment damage The DC power outlet does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged Check the battery status periodically to prevent total battery discharge To operate a 12V DC appliance 1 Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet of the Duracell Powerpack Pro ...

Page 23: ...Fire hazard Never allow jump start cables red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard Always switch OFF the Jump Start power switch and store the jump start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the Duracell Powerpack Pro after use WARNING Fire hazard Jump start cable clamps conn...

Page 24: ...ttery The battery s positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than the negative terminal In most vehicles the battery s positive terminal has a red wire connected to it 6 Connect the black negative clamp of the cables to the engine block cylinder head or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor 7 If the Clamps Reversed LED illuminates then reverse polarity has been detected Correct pol...

Page 25: ... than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit Allow the Duracell Powerpack Pro to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump start 10 Switch OFF the jump starting power switch 11 Remove the red positive clamp and then the black negative clamp from the vehicle 12 Store the jump start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the Duracell Powerpack Pro Important Recharge the Duracell Pow...

Page 26: ...r recommended pressure is exceeded an explosion may result Inflating tires CAUTION If the pressure gauge on the compressor indicates more than twice the recommended pressure for the object you are inflating and you have only started to inflate the object the valve connector is incorrectly connected to the valve stem This may damage the Duracell Powerpack Pro Remove and reattach the valve connector...

Page 27: ...ducts require extended inflating times that may damage the compressor Note Please refer to the User Reference section on Page 25 for examples of typical tire air pressures To inflate small sports equipment 1 Place the valve connector fully on or into the valve receptacle on the item 2 Turn the compressor on and inflate to appropriate pressure You may also use a supplied nozzle adapter 1 Choose the...

Page 28: ...ernal battery For example an external 54 Ah battery gives approximately three times the operating time of the Duracell Powerpack Pro internal 18 Ah or 15 Ah battery WARNING Fire hazard Never allow jump start cables red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard WARNING Fire hazard Jump start c...

Page 29: ...the external battery 3 Connect the black negative clamp of the cables to the negative terminal of the external battery If the Clamps Reversed LED illuminates and the alarm sounds then reverse polarity has been detected Correct polarity must be established before proceeding Disconnect the jump start clamps from the battery and redo steps 2 and 3 in this procedure Switch ON the jump start power swit...

Page 30: ...riodically to maintain maximum battery capacity The charger within the Duracell Powerpack Pro is designed to regulate the charging process ensuring that the battery is always fully charged but never overcharged To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life recharge the Duracell Powerpack Pro only with the supplied charger or approved battery chargers CAUTION Due to inherent self discharge lea...

Page 31: ...t A solar panel Recharging with the AC cord Recharging with the AC cord is a true plug in and forget charging method CAUTION Do not operate DC appliances while the Duracell Powerpack Pro is being recharged with the AC cord The AC cord may be permanently damaged if AC appliances or 12V DC appliances are operated while the AC cord is connected To recharge with the AC cord 1 Disconnect any 12V DC app...

Page 32: ... unit for another 12 hours The Duracell Powerpack Pro will be ready for use even if the Battery Status LED remains red Once the Duracell Powerpack Pro is fully charged the charging voltage and current automatically reduces to a maintenance level and the Duracell Powerpack Pro may be left permanently connected to the AC cord If your utility power is interrupted the charging process automatically re...

Page 33: ...ate AC appliance rated more than 300 W Powerpack Pro 300 or 600 W Powerpack Pro 600 the safety overload has tripped Use an AC appliance with a power rating less than 300 W AC appliance is rated less than 300 W Powerpack Pro 300 or 600 W Powerpack Pro 600 high starting surge has tripped the safety overload AC appliance may exceed the Duracell Powerpack Pro s surge capability Use an AC appliance wit...

Page 34: ... VAC Continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours the unit will be ready to use even if the Battery Status light remains red The engine being jumpstarted will not start Duracell Powerpack Pro battery is not fully charged Recharge the Duracell Powerpack Pro battery The engine condition is poor Have the engine serviced The engine start capacity exceeds the Duracell hPowerpack Pro jump start capa...

Page 35: ...4 hrs 4 5 hrs a Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products b Number of charges operating times assume a fully charged 18 Ah battery and may vary based on model or brand of device appliance used Inflating tires Table A 2 Pressure specifications for common Items Automotive tires PSI 520 13 26 A 78 14 26 E78 14 30 H 78 14 24 HR 78 15 28 Bicycle tires PSI 27 x 1 85 20 x 1 40 Ot...

Page 36: ... DR300PWR 300 W DR600PWR 600 W Peak AC output surge capacity DR300PWR 480 W DR600PWR 750 W Output voltage 115V AC RMS Output frequency 60Hz Output wave form Modified sine wave No load current draw 0 5 A DC Input voltage range 10V to 15V DC Low battery alarm 10 5V DC Low battery shutdown 10 0V DC High battery voltage shutdown 16V DC Over temperature shutdown 194 F 90 C Overload shutdown Yes automat...

Page 37: ...load power 0 5W Safety standards ETL Efficiency standards BC CEC V Air compressor Pressure 160 PSI lb inz Accessories AC cord 52 4 in 133cm Compressor nozzles Red air nozzle blue air nozzle inflator needle Physical specifications Length 15 2 in 38 5 cm Width 9 3 in 23 7 cm Height 10 7 in 27 2 cm Weight 22 0 lbs 10 kg Important All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 38: ... faulty materials or workmanship Battery Biz will repair or replace at our option the Duracell Powerpack Pro provided both device and product usage instructions have been followed Send device with the Duracell Powerpack Pro to Battery Biz Inc 1380 Flynn Road Camarillo CA 93012 Attention Duracell Product Returns If you would like additional information on Duracell products call 1 800 842 2127 Conta...

Page 39: ... of purchase as it will be required for any warranty service In order to keep the warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as described in the instructions accompanying this warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence If maintained properly the Duracell Powerpack Pro will provide years of dependable service To return a defective...

Page 40: ...ing lost revenues lost profits loss of use of software loss or recovery of data rental of replacement equipment downtime damage to property and third party claims arising out of any theory of recovery including statutory contract or tort Notwithstanding the term of any limited or implied warranty or in the event that any limited warranty fails of its essential purpose in no event will the manufact...

Page 41: ...registered trademark of The Gillette Company used under license All rights reserved All logos and trademarks are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Powerpack Pro 300 600 Owner s Guide ...

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