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Battery Operating Time
1. Always turn power switch on the inverter to OFF position when unit is not in use. If
the switch is left in the ON position, it will drain the
Pocket Generator™
battery.
2.
WARNING: Never run both AC and DC devices at the same time as this can
damage the Pocket Generator™.
3. Always recharge unit after using.
With a full charge, the
Power Force 50™
inverter will deliver a minimum
operating time of 30 minutes to one hour. In most instances, 1-3 hours of
operating time is achievable (see chart below).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Protective Features of the
Power Force 50™
The
Power Force 50™
monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions:
Low Battery Voltage -
this condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage
the power source, so the inverter automatically shuts down when input voltage
drops to 10.0 volts. When this condition is corrected, the unit may be restarted.
Over Voltage Protection -
the
Power Force 50™
will automatically shut down
when the input voltage exceeds 15 volts DC.
Short Circuit Protection -
Reverse polarity or a short circuit condition will usually
result in failure of the inverter’s fuse. Immediately disconnect the shorted load and
replace the fuse inside the
Pocket Generator™
.
Estimated Operation Times:
110-VOLT AC APPLIANCE
APPROX. RUNNING TIME
50 WATT LAMP
40 MINUTES
LAPTOP / PRINTER
1.5 HOURS
DESK FAN
2.0 HOURS
STEREO/CD PLAYER
2.5 HOURS
CELLULAR PHONE, POWER TOOLS
5 TO 10 HOURS
& CAMCORDER CHARGERS
6.
WARNING:
Do not run both AC and DC devices at the same time.
7.
ALWAYS
turn OFF the
Power Force 50™
inverter BEFORE charging the
Pocket Generator™
.
8. The nylon case that is provided with the
Pocket Generator™
is water-resistant
only to the extent that it will help protect the unit from rain or water spray; never
immerse the unit in water (fresh or salt).
9. Do not expose the
Pocket Generator™
to extreme heat or flames.
10. Do not exceed recommended charging times.
11. Continuous run times are limited, see charts for estimated operation times.
RECHARGING THE
Pocket Generator™
CAUTION:
•
IMPORTANT:
Before recharging from an AC power source, verify that the source
is 110 volts only. Do not plug this unit’s 110 volt charger into a 220 volt
power source.
•
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that power inverter ON/OFF switch is in OFF position
before recharging.
Recharging From A 110-volt AC Power Source
1. Before initial use, it will take 18-20 hours to fully charge the
Pocket Generator™
.
Subsequent charges will only take 12-15 hours (approx.).
2. Insert the cigarette lighter plug at the end of the AC charger cord into the
matching 12 volt receptacle on the side of the
Pocket Generator™
.
3. Plug the charger into any standard 110/120 volt AC electrical outlet. Never
plug a 110 volt charger into a 220 volt power source.
Recharging From A 12 volt DC Power Source
CAUTION:
Do not connect the
Pocket Generator™
DC charger to a car or boat electrical
system (12 volt DC negative-ground only) without first starting the engine. Failure to
do so could damage the vehicle’s battery.
1. Insert the cigarette lighter plug at one end of the DC charger cord into the
matching 12 volt receptacle on the side of the
Pocket Generator™
.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter plug at the other end of the cord into the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter receptacle. Rotate the plug slightly to ensure good contact. A
green L.E.D. light on the cigarette plug will indicate a proper connection.
3. The
Pocket Generator™
should be charged initially for 4-6 hours, while driving,
before use. Subsequent charges should only require 2-4hours (approx.).
4. The DC charging system will not provide as full a charge as is obtained with a
110 volt charging system.
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