Instruction Manual
Powerbox® 24L 12V/230V
5. OPERATION
• Suitable for camping use.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications.
The thermo-electric cooling system starts working as soon as it is
connected to a 12
V
(or 230 V~ for the models equipped with a
built-in transformer). To stop the cooling system: disconnect the
plug from the power supply.
5.1. Pre-conditioning
For optimum results, place previously cooled foods and drinks in
the Powerbox
®
thermo-electric cooler.
They will stay cool longer.
Important: In order to improve the thermal performance when
travelling, when camping, at the hotel or at home, before leaving,
we strongly recommend that you cool your cooler by plugging it to
a power source a few hours before leaving.
Take the food out of the fridge and fill the cooler at the last minute.
5.2. Battery control
The battery control system constantly monitors the car battery
power, thus protecting your battery and your car at all times.
1. Start your car engine before plugging the cooler to the car socket.
2. After the car engine stops: The system checks the voltage of your
battery and automatically switches off the thermo-electric system
of your cooler if the voltage of your battery falls below 11.5 V,
and the red LED turns to red (Drawing E2). Depending on the
battery type and its capacity to keep charge, the switch off time of
the thermo-electric cooler can occur in a matter of minutes. The
thermo-electric system of your cooler will only start when you
restart your car.
3. In case the battery voltage of your vehicle reaches
the cutoff tension : unplug the cooler plug from the
vehicle DC power source socket, start the vehicle and
wait several minutes before plugging the cooler again.
In 230 V ~ mode, if you use a transformer other than the
CAMPINGAZ
®
230 V ~/12 V Euro Transformer, the battery
control system may prevent the cooler from working. This is due
to mains voltage variations (230 V ± 10%) or to inadequate power
from your transformer. Change to the CAMPINGAZ
®
230 V ~/ 12
V Euro Transformer fitted with the Autoswitch system and your
Campingaz Cooler will work correctly.
5.3. Energy saving
To minimize the energy consumption of your cooler when it is
working:
- avoid exposing your cooler to direct sunlight.
- avoid leaving the lid open.
In order to maintain optimum performance of your cooler, limit the
number of times you open the lid and for how long.
The cooler is designed to save energy and automatically choose
the right mode to provide the best and most energy efficient
performance by switching between three modes :
- when the temperature is too high inside (E.G : cooler stored in a hot
area, lid opening cycles, first use…) the cooler is in “max” mode to
cool down the temperature.
- when the temperature has decreased to an acceptable level for
fresh food storage, the cooler automatically switches to “Eco” mode
to keep the temperature cool inside.
- when the ambient temperature is getting cold, the cooler switches
to “surveillance” mode: the fan and cooling system stop.
Powerbox
®
24L 12V/230V
Ensure that the coolbox is not packed too full and that the air can
circulate adequately between the coolbox content
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Before cleaning your cooler, make sure that it is disconnected from
any electrical power supply. When cleaning the cooling box please
refrain from using a harsh cleaning agent or solvent. The best way
to clean the box is with a damp cloth, possibly also using some
washing up liquid.
If the box is not going to be used for a lengthy period it should be
dried beforehand. It is also important to provide good ventilation, in
order to avoid the appearance of mould.
It is recommended to leave the lid open when the appliance is not
used for a long period.
You can leave the Powerbox
®
thermo-electric cooler running for a
few days, but it is necessary regularly to unplug it in order to defrost
it and to empty the condensation water, if necessary.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have a problem with your thermo-electric cooler, we advise
you to read the following with care.
7.1. Cable problem
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
Manufacturer or its After-Sales Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid Hazards. See separate spreadsheet.
7.2 Fuse replacement for the UK plug.
After the disconnection of your device from the mains, check that the
plug fuse has not blown by unscrewing the plug.
7.3. Connection problem
Your cooler and the outside rotor of the fan are not running:
Check the car lighter socket: in most vehicles the ignition must
be turned on for the lighter to work. If the ignition is turned on
but the cooler is not operating, remove the plug from the socket
immediately, and make the following checks:
• Cigarette lighter socket: when the cigarette lighter is used
frequently, it can be soiled by tobacco, causing a bad electric
contact. Clean it with a non-metallic brush.
• If the cooler plug heats abnormally in the cigarette lighter, clean
the socket or check to make sure the plug is assembled correctly.
• 12 V connection: connector fuse: the connector of your 12 V
power supply cable is protected by a 7 A fuse. Check that the
fuse has not blown by unscrewing the 12 V connector of the
cable (Drawing C1).
7.4. Cooling problem
• Your cooler is connected correctly to an electrical power supply, but
it is not cooling properly and the outside rotor of the fan is not running:
The fan motor is probably defective, contact After Sales Service.
• Your cooler is not cooling correctly and the outside rotor of the fan
is running. Open the lid to check the operation of the inside fan:
-If the inside fan is not running, the fan motor is probably
defective, contact After Sales Service.
-If the inside fan is running, the Peltier system is probably
defective, contact After Sales Service.
8. GUARANTEE
See separate warranty leaflet .
The guarantee period is two years.
Years
2
10. TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Reference
Powerbox® 24L –
2000031640 - 12
V
Capacity
24 L
Voltage
12
V
Current
3.29 A
Power
39.6 W
Maximum cooling capacity at 32°C
18 °C (+/-1 °C)
Body/lid insulation
PU
Peltier system cooling unit
•
Built-in transformer 230V~/12
V
•
Dimensions (cm) (drawing K)
A
32.8
B
24.3
C
31
D
32.3
E
40.8
F
42.3
APPLICATION DES GAz
219, Route de Brignais - BP 55
69563 Saint Genis Laval - France
Tel : 33 (0)4 78 86 88 94 / Fax : 33 (0)4 78 86 88 38
www.campingaz.com
4010053820 (ECN20058754-02)
9. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC wASTE
This symbol means that the appliance’s electrical system must
be disposed of selectively. At the end of its
life, the appliance’s electrical system must be
scrapped correctly. The electrical system must
not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste. Selective collection of waste promotes
reuse, recycling or other forms of recovery of
recyclable materials contained in this waste.
Take the appliance’s electrical system to a waste
recovery centre designed for the purpose (waste collection point).
Check with your local authorities. Never dispose of in nature, do
not incinerate: the presence of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment can be harmful to the
environment, and have a potential effect on human health.
