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Frequently Asked Questions
1. My FREELOADER SiXER has been outside in the sun but when I connect it to my
device, it only charges for a short time and did not deliver much power?
• Ensure the first charge is given by the USB cable connected to a PC or laptop,
this can take up to 12 hours.
• Ensure the FREELOADER SiXER is exposed to sunny conditions, preferably
outdoors for between five to ten hours. To maximize charge efficiency turn the
solar cell to face south, in an un-shaded position and preferably tilted (you can
use the integrated stand).
• Ensure the FREELOADER SiXER is not connected to a device that has a near full
battery- power is not always delivered to a device that has more or equal power
in its battery to the FREELOADER SiXER.
2. It’s taking forever to charge my FREELOADER SiXER. Why?
• Ensure the FREELOADER SiXER is not positioned behind a window, even if the
FREELOADER SiXER
is facing south in full sun, it will take up to three times as long
to charge. Most glass incorporates UV filters that naturally reduce the amount of
irradiation needed by solar panels to operate effectively.
• Ensure conditions aren’t cloudy. FREELOADER SiXER can take approximately one
and a half times longer to charge, depending on the number of daylight hours
and density of cloud cover.
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. My FREELOADER SiXER’s LCD panel shows it has some charge but it won’t deliver
it to my device?.
• Ensure the LCD panel is illuminated this indicates that the charge available in
the battery can be delivered to your device. If the LCD panel is not illuminated it
indicates that the battery level in your device is similar to the battery level in the
FREELOADER SiXER
. In this instance either allow the FREELOADER SiXER to charge
up or allow your device to discharge its battery charge further before connecting
the two. (see note 1).
4. Is charging my FREELOADER SiXER from its solar cell behind glass feasible?
• We do not recommend charging behind glass, the UV filters in most glass can
slow solar charging which can take as long as three times. Avoid leaving the
FREELOADER SiXER
exposed to the sun in a vehicle for long periods as the heat
can be too intense, this can result in the LCD screen going blank, if this happens
wait until the unit cools and the screen will recover.
5. How do I connect FREELOADER SiXER to my device as I don’t seem to have a
connector that fits?
• To connect a device where no connection tip is supplied please use the original
sync cable (the cable you use for connecting to a PC) and insert the USB end
into FREELOADER SiXER USB Power Out socket. Then connect to your device in
the normal way.
