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6. INSTALLATION / SET-UP
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
If the input plug is connected and utility power is present, the outlets will be energized.
The front panel ON/OFF button will not
turn these outlets off.
Before beginning your Installation, please consider the following:
The base unit should be used or stored in an indoor area with environmental temperature between 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
where it is close to an AC wall outlet for easily accessibility.
Please make sure the power cord will be plugged into a grounded AC
wall outlet for safety, the power cord is 6 feet long or less.
Please keep the base unit away from direct sunlight, heat,
moisture or conductive contaminants. The solar panel should be placed outdoors where the best access to sunlight occurs.
When placing the unit, allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal ventilation.
CHARGE THE BATTERY IMMEDIATELY UPON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT.
To ensure optimum battery run time and life expectancy, leave the
unit
continuously plugged into utility AC power and/or leave
solar panel plugged into the unit to keep the battery charged.
MAIN UNIT INSTALLATION
To install the unit, plug one end of the AC input power cord to the main unit and the other end directly into a wall outlet and unit
is ready to use.
Follow instructions below to test the unit:
(If you have an extra battery Pod/s attach it/them to the main
unit before you start the conditioning process.)
The unit will be automatically turned on when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. The
“
Utility/Backup/Fault LED
”
and
“
LED Display
”
light turn on indicating the
unit
is ON. The unit is functioning in standby mode and is ready to provide backup
power. AC output is now being provided directly from utility power.
The Digital Read out should flash CHG- this indicates the unit is charging.
Now leave the unit charging for three days.
At
some
point the digital display will stop flashing CHG and will indicate “FUL”. Ignore this indication and just leave the uni
t plugged in for
the three day period.
At the end of the Three days unplug the generator from the outlet and connect a load to the generator. 100-300 watts. Let the
generator power the load until it shuts itself off or begins to beep. NOTE: when you unplug the unit from the wall outlet it
automatically switches to battery mode.
Now remove the load and recharg
e the Battery from the AC outlet until the display reads “FUL” Next run the batteries down
again until the unit shuts itself off or begins to beep.
Do this 3-5 times. (You only need to leave the unit plugged in for 3 days one time, after that it is ready once the unit reads
“FUL”)
Now the unit is successfully installed, functioning properly and ready for normal use.
PV SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
WARNING: SHOCK, FIRE AND ENERGY HAZARDS.
Make sure the solar panel is covered with an opaque sheet or facing the ground before connecting or disconnecting the solar
panel cable to the base unit. All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable electrical wiring codes.
CONNECTING THE BASE UNIT TO SOLAR PANEL:
WARNING: SHOCK, FIRE AND ENERGY HAZARDS.
The Solar input port is rated at 20V 8A and is designed to be used with the solar panel. be sure the solar panel is designed for a
12V battery system and with a maximum open circuit voltage more than 13VDC and less than 25VDC.
Please refer to the
specifications label on the solar panel before connecting. Do not connect a PV source capable of delivering more than 8 amps.
Connecting a solar panel with a higher voltage or current rating will permanently damage the unit and may cause fire and
energy hazard.
CAUTION: REVERSE POLARITY.
Improper connections (reversing the wire connection on the solar panel connection box) will cause the unit to malfunction and
may permanently damage the unit. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug in the solar panel cord plug to the solar input port located at the back of the
unit
. Please note the polarity of the
connector.
(Don’t force the connector; it will only go in one way. It will ‘click’ into place)
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Remove the opaque sheet or flip the solar panel up with the solar cell surfaces facing upwards. Adjust the mounting frame
of the solar panel to have the solar cell surface angled for the proper season and point the panel due south. When sunlight
is available, the solar charge indicator should automatically turn on and the “
Solar Power
”
LED should either flash or remain
on solid depending on the battery status.
NOTE:
It is recommended to always charge the internal battery to a 100% state-of-charge, as shown by a steady green on the
“
Solar Power
”
LED. (The LED flashes while the solar panel is charging the battery.)
