Goalzero Yeti 6000X, User Manual

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How do I know if my Goal Zero Yeti is charged?
To check the charge level of your Goal Zero Yeti, refer to the Battery Display. When lit up,
you’ll see a battery outline with 5 segments, indicating the current charge level. It is OK to
use your Goal Zero Yeti even when it’s not fully charged.
How do I know if my device will work with the Goal Zero Yeti ?
First, you’ll need to determine the amount of power your device requires. This may require
some research on your end, a good internet search or examining the user guide for your
device should suffice.
Second, you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports. For example,
the Goal Zero Yeti’s AC port is powered by an inverter that allows for 2000W of power.
This means if your device is pulling more than 2000W for an extended period of time, the
Goal Zero Yeti’s inverter will shut off. Another number to watch for is the surge rating of
your device as compared to that of the port. The Goal Zero Yeti inverter has an advanced
surge management system that will maximize its compatibility with various devices, but
there will still be items that will surge at a higher rate, and for a longer time, than the Goal
Zero Yeti can manage, in which case the port will turn itself off.
Finally, once you know your device is compatible, you’ll want to determine how long you’ll be
able to power your gear from the Goal Zero Yeti. Here’s a quick and dirty lesson in power.
All GOAL ZERO Power Banks and Portable Power Stations have a number in their name,
ex. Sherpa100AC, Goal Zero Yeti 6000X. These numbers refer to the Watt Hours (Wh),
or the amount of energy that can be stored in each recharger, and how you’ll know if your
gear is compatible with each recharger. For example, a 200Wh power station should run a
100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2). If your gear falls within the 6000Wh capacity of the
Goal Zero Yeti, you’ll want to check the restrictions on each of the output ports.
Another factor in the math is how much power is being converted going from the Goal
Zero Yeti battery to the device you are powering/charging. In some situations, like
when running a 12V device, such as the LAL 350, directly off the 12V port, there will
minimal conversion and thus very little additional losses. In using the USB ports to
charge a phone, you add a layer of conversion (12V battery in the Goal Zero Yeti is being
converted to a 5V USB output), which introduces around 10% of losses. When using the
inverter, there are two layers of conversion (12V to high voltage, DC to AC). The least
efficient way of using the battery in the Goal Zero Yeti is to use an AC-DC adapter off the
AC ports, as is the case if you use a phone wall charger to charge your phone, as it adds
yet another layer of conversion in the wall adapter.
So when you’re deciding on what to power from your new GOAL ZERO recharger, do
some research into your device’s watt consumption. For more quick tips and learning
tools, check out www.GoalZero.com/learn.html