Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
2.0 Safety First
Before You Use the PowerPAC .................. 2
3.0 Quick Start Guide .............................................................. 3
3.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 3
3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life ...................................... 4
3.3 Operating 115 Volt AC Appliances and Equipment ..................................... 4
3.4 Operating 12 Volt DC Accessories ............................................................. 5
3.5 Recharging the PowerPAC ........................................................................ 5
3.6 Using the PowerPAC to Jump-Start Your Vehicle ....................................... 5
4.0 Indicators, Controls and Connectors ................................ 6
4.1 Display Panel ........................................................................................... 6
4.1.1 The Battery Level Indicator ............................................................. 6
4.1.2 The Recharge Indicator.................................................................. 6
4.1.3 The Charger Input Socket .............................................................. 7
4.1.4 The DC Power Socket .................................................................... 7
4.2 The AC Inverter ........................................................................................ 7
4.3 The High-Power DC Connector ................................................................. 7
5.0 Powering 115 Volt AC Appliances and Equipment ........... 8
5.1 General Information .................................................................................. 8
5.2 Connecting Your AC Appliances and Equipment ........................................ 8
5.3 Automatic Overload, Overheating and Low Battery Protection .................... 9
5.4 Interference with Electronic Equipment.....................................................10
5.4.1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems..................................................10
5.4.2 Television Interference ..................................................................10
5.5 Battery Operating Times ..........................................................................11
6.0 Powering 12 Volt DC Accessories ................................... 12
6.1 Connecting 12 Volt DC Accessories .........................................................12
6.2 Battery Operating Times ..........................................................................13
7.0 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance .................. 14
7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery ..........................................................14
7.2 Jump-Starting via a Vehicles Lighter Plug Socket ....................................15
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