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IV.
BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS
Press the Power Inverter button to turn on the LED display, then press Display button repeatedly to display the internal battery
voltage value
–
VDC
1.
>12.8V
“VDC”
indicates full charge
2.
<12V
“VDC”
indicates it should be charged as soon as possible. It will be able to operate the AC appliance, LED light, phone
accessories, and most 12V Accessories for a limited time. Do not let the battery drained as it may damage the battery.
3.
<11V
“VDC”
indicates the battery is low and usage must be discontinued immediately. Recharge battery as soon as possible
and before further use.
BATTERY SPECIFICATION
This unit is equipped with a 12-Volt 12 Amp-hour maintenance free, sealed lead acid rechargeable battery, which has a normal
life expectancy of up to 500 charging cycles and will give many years of dependable service if properly cared for following the
directions above. In the event that the battery needs replacement in the future, the unit will need to be opened up; this service
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
Replacement batteries may be purchased from an electrical supply store. Old batteries should be disposed of properly and
safely.
Please contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information.
V.
OPERATING AS A POWER SUPPLY
The Promate 120 is capable of supplying power for 220V AC household devices and 12V DC devices up to the rated capacity
of the unit. The length of time the product will operate depends on the condition of the battery and the current draw of the
appliance. Low wattage appliances can be operated for several hours while higher wattage products will operate for less time.
220V AC SOCKET
1.1
Introduction
The Powerstation is equipped with a 200-watt power inverter that converts the power from the internal battery to standard
220-volt AC household power. The power inverter supplies 200 watts of continuous power. When you turn on an appliance
or a tool that operates using a motor or tubes, it requires an initial surge of power to start up. This surge of power is referred
to as the
“starting
load”
or
“peak
load”.
Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is
referred to as the
“continuous
load” in
terms of power requirements.
You will need to determine how much power your tool or appliance requires to start up and how much power it requires for
continuous running. Power consumption is rated in watts.
