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LITTLE GENNEY EK OPERATING GUIDE    |    2

 

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

Safety Instructions 

Before using the Little Genny or Little Genny Emergency Power 

Kit (“Little Genny EK”), read this manual 

thoroughly. This manual contains information needed to achieve Little Genny product performance for 
your application. Keep this manual for future reference. 

Warnings, Cautions and Notes 

Any operator of the inverter included in the Little Genny must read and follow all 

WARNINGS, 

CAUTIONS 

and

 

NOTES

,

 

as well as all operation instructions. Comply with 

WARNINGS

 (possibility of 

serious injury or death), 

CAUTIONS

 (possibility of damage to the inverter and / or other equipment), and

 

NOTES

 

(included to assist you in achieving the maximum performance and longest working life from this 

advanced-design power supply). 

Charging Cautions 

The Little Genny may be on or off to fully charge. Recharging must be done with an approved 12 VDC 
charger or with the special solar panel only thru the small barrel connector. A 12 VDC car accessory 
outlet may also be used with an optional cable (the car must be running). 

Always keep the battery charged as much as possible. Frequent charging does not harm the unit 
and will help the performance.

 The LED on the Little Genny may flash a few times when plugging the 

charger in or out. It flashes green continuously when charging is completed by the charger or solar panel. 
When disconnected from charger, the LED will return to solid green. 

 

Warning: Inverter Output 

 

The Little Genny includes an inverter device that produces voltages similar to commercial AC 
power. 

Danger of shock or electrocution: Treat the inverter’s output the same as commercial AC 

power. 

 

Do not use the Little Genny near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate 
flammable fumes or gases. 

 

Do not allow water or other liquids into contact with the inverter. 

 

Do not use the Little Genny with appliances with damaged or wet cords. 

 

Do not connect devices or appliances to the Little Genny that exceed a draw of 300 Watts. All 
outlets can be used simultaneously, provided that the combined draw is no more than 300 W. 

Caution: Inverter Operating Environment 

1.  Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, if possible. 

 

Do not expose the inverter to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F) for extended periods of 
time. 

 

Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not 
place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal 
temperature gets too hot. Restart the inverter after it cools. 

 

Do not use the Little Genny in or near flammable fumes or gases, as ignition may result in 
explosion or fire. 

Summary of Contents for LITTLE GENNY

Page 1: ...www simpliphipower com techsupport simpliphipower com OPERATOR S MANUAL LITTLE GENNY...

Page 2: ...verter Operating Environment 2 Appliance Cautions 3 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 Overview 4 The Little Genny Includes 4 Knowing Your Power Requirement 5 Knowing Your Energy Requirement 5 Product Details Th...

Page 3: ...he LED on the Little Genny may flash a few times when plugging the charger in or out It flashes green continuously when charging is completed by the charger or solar panel When disconnected from charg...

Page 4: ...nce cords and extension cords to prevent accidental pinching crushing abrading and tripping people The inverter included in the Little Genny is not tested for use with medical equipment The inverter i...

Page 5: ...s and other devices when normal AC grid power in not available such as in the cases of power outages emergencies or field work The Little Genny Emergency Power Kit includes additional PV charging from...

Page 6: ...s less power to operate referred to as the continuous load Calculate the appliance s starting load by multiplying the appliance s continuous load draw by two AC WattsContinuous x 2 AC WattsStarting Th...

Page 7: ...the Little Genny s inverter indicates how full the battery is A green LED light represents a State of Charge of 50 or greater A yellow LED light means that the battery s voltage is low red is very low...

Page 8: ...connected appliance 2 Turn OFF the inverter 3 Unplug the appliance from the Little Genny USB Outlet Operation 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB outlet located on the front panel of the Little Genny s...

Page 9: ...et of the solar panel case shows that the solar panel is working 5 When the LED is lit solid green a full battery charge has been reached 6 After the battery is charged the portable solar panel can be...

Page 10: ...cycles Charging Requirements 14 65 VDC up to 8 Amps DC Cell Certifications ROHS UL CE UN DOT Little Genny and Little Genny EK s Inverter Continuous Output Rating 300 Watts 2 6 Amps 115 VAC Surge Capac...

Page 11: ...inverter is in a state of overcurrent protection Consult SimpliPhi regarding potential Little Genny repair The battery input voltage may be insufficient or too high Charge the battery The inverter s...

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