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Case 450 by Wagan Tech
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1. Make sure the Inverter switch is OFF and all appliances have been disconnected from
the Accessory Outlets and USB ports.
2. Plug one end of the DC Charging Adapter to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter (accessory)
socket. You may need to switch the ignition key to the “Accessory” position to supply
power to the lighter socket. Be sure to turn off any lights or accessories such as radio or
A/C fan that may be operating from the vehicle’s battery.
3. Plug the other end into the DC Outlet on the Solar e Power Case Front Panel.
4. Wait 15 minutes while the Solar e Power Case trickle charges you vehicle’s battery.
5. Remove the DC Charging Adapter from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket before at-
tempting to start the engine.
6. If your vehicle engine cranks but does not start, investigate for other problems.
7. Store the DC Charging Adapter in the Storage Hatch.
8. If the engine does not crank, follow the jump start procedures in the previous section.
9. Charge the Solar e Power Case as soon as possible.
POWER ExPAnsiOn OPTiOns
Adding Batteries to the system
For extended operating time, additional batteries may be added in parallel using the Battery
Terminals located above the wheels. It is recommended to connect 12V AGM batteries with
the same capacity as the internal battery (26 Ah) into the system for long-term use. Connecting
flooded, GEL or lead–calcium batteries can, over time, result in uneven charge and discharge
between the internal and external batteries, a battery damaging condition. You may temporarily
connect flooded, GEL or lead–calcium batteries to the Solar e Power Case for discharge pur-
poses only. Different battery types require different charging conditions. The charging systems
are designed to charge AGM batteries only. It is important that you only connect same voltage
(12V) batteries in parallel. Reverse polarity connections can cause an explosion. Connecting
external batteries to the Solar e Power Case in series could cause damage to the system and
void the warranty. It is recommended that adding batteries be performed by a qualified person.
If in doubt, a user-provided voltmeter may be needed to verify voltage and polarity of external
batteries to be connected to Solar e Power Case.
CauTion—exTernal BaTTery:
• When adding batteries to the system for long-term use, you must use 12V AGM batter-
ies. Using different construction or chemistry batteries can damage components.
• The supplied 5 amp rated AC charger has a total amp hour limit. External batteries
may not exceed 26 amp hours. Total internal and external amp hour rating should not
exceed 104 amp hours.
• It is recommended to use at least 10 AWG cable or larger to connect additional batter-
ies to the Solar e Power Case when drawing full power from the Inverter. Heavy cables
reduce voltage loss in the cables. Typical automotive jumper cables are sufficient.
