Sierra Wave™ 14-Watt Power Hub #9614
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions before operating
Warning: (to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, or damage to this product)
Do Not submerge the unit or its accessories in any liquid
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Do Not short circuit, expose to heat, fire, cause damage to the batteries, or reverse polarity (+/-) as
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they may explode or leak
Do Not carry loose batteries in your pocket or purse
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Do Not disassemble due to risk of injury
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Do Not use in flammable or explosive areas
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Discontinue use if electronic components or wires are exposed
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Keep batteries away from children
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If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately
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Store in a clean dry place when not in use
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Administer close supervision when using around children
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
14-WATT POWER HUB
The 14-Watt Power Hub is a battery charger and power distribution center that provides up to 12.5 watt
hours of power. Comes with 4 high capacity rechargeable AA NiMH batteries. Once batteries are charged,
the Power Hub may also be used to discharge the power into small handheld devices such as cell phones,
smart phones, MP3/iPods, or Wind ‘N Go®, SolaDyne® flashlights, lanterns, or Aervoe® LED Flares. Will
also distribute power from non-rechargeable AA batteries. Alternatively, remove charged batteries and
install in other devices using AA batteries.
CAUTION:
To avoid overheating and damage to the AA batteries while they are
charging, disconnect your device from the Power Hub.
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
120V AC or 12V DC Charging (adapters included):
Slide the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER open and install 2 or 4 rechargeable AA batteries into the
1.
Power Hub. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) indicators located in the bed of the Power Hub to
the battery label.
Plug the male DC output plug from either charger into the INPUT PORT of the Power Hub and then
2.
plug the 120V AC WALL CHARGER or the 12V DC VEHICLE CHARGER into the appropriate electrical
socket (depending on which charger is being used).
The
3.
LED INDICATOR LIGHT will illuminate red to show that the batteries are charging. Once a full
charge has been achieved it will change to green.
When using the
4.
12V DC VEHICLE CHARGER, keep your vehicle’s engine running to protect your the
battery.
Solar Charging (Sierra Wave Solar Collectors or other panels not included):
Follow the instructions included with your solar collector. The instructions below are for Sierra Wave brand
collectors.
Connect the
1.
12V DC VEHICLE CHARGER to the Power Hub as described above then plug the 12V end
of the vehicle charge into the Barrel Power Adapter included with the Sierra Wave Solar Collector.
Place the solar panel and Power Hub in direct sunlight.
2.
Solar charging will be most effective on a bright sunny day.
3.
USING STORED POWER
CAUTION:
Before use, user must confirm that their electronic device is compatible to the Power Hub using
the listed specifications. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your device. Use
included adapters or other adapters matching these specifications.
With charged batteries installed in the Power Hub, connect the UNIVERSAL USB CHARGE CABLE to
1.
the appropriate TIP and plug the USB plug into the USB OUTPUT PORT of the Power Hub.
Plug the
2.
TIP into your device.
Your device should immediately start charging. Once charging is complete, unplug it from the Power
3.
Hub.
If you have a specific USB charging cable for your device, connect the USB plug to the
4.
USB OUTPUT
PORT and the other end to your device.
Or remove charged batteries from the Power Hub and install them into any AA battery powered device.
5.
Some Apple products may display the error message “this device is not supported.” Apple devices
6.
require specific power requirements and may be due to inadequate stored power in the Power Hub.
Check that batteries are fully charged and retry.
USING NON-RECHARGEABLE AA BATTERIES
Non-rechargeable batteries like common Alkaline batteries may be used in the Power Hub to charge devices
from the Power Hub.
CaUTiOn:
Do not attempt to recharge these batteries as fire, explosion, injury and
damage to the Power Hub may occur.
CAUTION
ONLY CHARGE BATTERIES LABELED AS NIMH RECHARGEABLE. FIRE,
EXPLOSION, AND INJURY CAN RESULT FROM TRYING TO CHARGE
NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Power Hub shown
with batteries installed
LED Indicator Light
USB Output Port
Input Port
Rubber Port Cover
Battery Compartment
120V AC
Wall Charger
12V DC
Vehicle Charger
Apple Adapter Tip
Micro USB Adapter Tip
SolaDyne/Wind ‘N Go
Adapter Tip
Universal USB
Charge Cable
Included
