3. Operation
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3.7
Switching On manually
If desired, you can switch on the unit manually regard-
less of the battery voltage. The unit will then be in the
“charging mode“.
This function is only possible when the battery
voltage is below 13.2V / 26.4 V.
On
Charging mode
Press
on the control panel once if the unit has been
switched off, and twice if it is operating in automatic
mode. The unit will start up regardless of the battery
voltage and will continue charging until it reaches the
switch-off point.
The device will then switch to automatic mode by itself
and will only charge if the battery or the demand for
power requires it.
3.8
Switching Off manually
Press
on the remote control to switch off the device.
The unit will gradually shut down, performing various
function checks as it does so:
Off
Shutting down
To protect components, the unit must run at least
30 minutes before shutting down. If the unit is shut off
beforehand, it will continue running until 30 minutes
have elapsed. The message “Shutting down” will
appear in the display. Leave the fuel cartridge and the
battery connected during this time.
Please note that the fuel cell will not charge the
battery automatically if it is switched off. The unit
needs to be switched on manually and can only start
up if it is connected to an intact battery.