Power Dome
®
LT by Wagan Tech
®
www.wagan.com
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BATTERY STATUS
The voltmeter provides the current state of charge on the internal battery. It is the user’s
responsibility to periodically monitor the battery’s status and recharge at least every 3 to 6
months in addition to recharging after each use.
1. Disconnect any input or output power cords and turn off all switches.
2. Turn the Master Switch on.
3. Read the voltmeter to determine battery status.
• > 12.5V: Battery is fully charged
• ~ 12V: Battery should be charged before jumpstarting a vehicle
•
<
12V: Battery is discharged, charge immediately
CHARGING THE POWER DOME
Charge your Power Dome for a full
48
hours before initial use.
The Power Dome can be
charged continuously via AC adapter without damaging the internal battery. In order to prolong
the life of the Power Dome (as with all lead-acid batteries), be sure to fully recharge the unit every
3 to 6 months even if the Power Dome has not been used.
AC Charging
Make sure the supplied AC/DC charging adapter is to be powered by the correct voltage (110V
AC or 220V AC depending on your country/region). Only use the AC charging adapter supplied
with this unit.
1. Make sure all Power Dome switches are off (including the Master Switch).
2. Open the dust cover on the charging jack.
3. Plug the DC end of the AC/DC charging adapter into the Power Dome’s charging jack.
4. Connect the AC end of the AC/DC charging adapter to the wall outlet.
5. The charging indicator will light up during the charging process.
6. After charging the battery, disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet first, then from the
charging jack.
7. Replace the dust cover on the charging jack.
DC Charging in Your Vehicle or Boat
Only use the DC charging adapter supplied with this unit. Note that the engine must be running
while charging the Power Dome and do NOT exceed 12 hours of charging time.
1. Make sure all Power Dome switches are off (including the Master Switch).
2. Open the dust cover on the charging jack.
3. Plug the small end of the DC power cord into the Power Dome’s charging jack.
4. Plug the large end of the DC power cord into an accessory (cigarette lighter) socket.
5. The charging indicator will light up during the charging process. Do NOT charge for more
than 12 hours at one time.
