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Overload/Short Circuit Protection —
the charger will automatically shut
down when a short circuit occurs. A reverse polarity or short circuit condition
may cause irreversible damage to the appliance.
IMPORTANT:
the Power/Fault lED Indicator will light red to indicate a Fault condition before
automatic shutdown occurs.
If unit shuts down, to restart it you must remove it from the power source,
wait for a few seconds and then re-insert the unit into the power source.
OPERATING TIPS
the
charger
should only be operated in locations that are:
DRY — Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the
charger.
Cool — Surrounding air temperature should ideally be 10-20°C (50-68°F).
Keep the charger away from direct sunlight, when possible.
WEll-VENtIlAtED — Keep the area surrounding the charger clear to ensure
free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the charger
during operation. the unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too
hot. the charger will auto-reset after it cools down.
SAFE — Do not use the charger near flammable materials or in any locations
that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. this is an electrical appliance
that can briefly spark when electrical connections are made or broken.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
1. Ideal storage temperature range is 0-40°C (32-104°F).
2. Store and use the PIUSB2S in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation
for all-around air circulation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
the tip of the plug is positive (+) and the side contact is negative (–).
1. Connect the unit to a vehicle’s accessory outlet or other 12 volt DC power
source. Make sure there is adequate space for proper ventilation of the
charger.
2. Rotate the unit slightly to make sure there is good contact.
3. the Power/Fault lED Indicator will light blue, indicating a proper
connection.
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If the Power/Fault LED Indicator lights red,
a Fault condition exists.
Refer to the troubleshooting Section of this Instruction Manual.
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If the charger does not work,
make sure the ignition/accessory
outlet is powering the accessory outlet. Some vehicles require the
ignition switch to be turned on.
4. Plug the USB-powered device into one of the USB Charging Ports and
operate normally.
Notes:
this unit’s USB Charging Ports do not support data communication. they
only provide 5 volts DC/2A power (as indicated) to an external USB-powered
device.
Remember to disconnect the charger from any power source when not in use.
PROTECTIVE FEATURES
the charger monitors the following conditions:
Low Battery Voltage —
this condition is not harmful to the charger,
but could damage the power source, so the charger will automatically shut
down when input voltage drops below 11.0 ± 0.5 volts DC. the charger will
automatically reset when the voltage improves to 11.5V.
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