Use and Care Manual

NOTE: The ~2 hour charge time may vary depending on your AC outlet power and the climate (Battery Generator may charge more slowly in very high or low temperatures).
Charging your Battery Generator from an AC outlet
Estimated Charge Time: ~2 hours to full (750/1000) / ~3 hours to full (1500)
You may keep the Battery Generator plugged into your AC outlet for
maintenance charging. The internal charger is designed to optimize
power without overcharging the battery. We recommend keeping
your Battery Generator charged so it provides maximum power when
you need it.
Your Battery Generator also includes a UPS mode, which requires
that it is plugged into an AC output (Refer to UPS section for more
information.).
Keep charged for immediate use
Plug the AC charging cord into
the AC input on the back of
the Battery Generator. Plug the other
end of the cord into an AC outlet.
The Intelligent LCD Screen will show
the AC icon, the input power and the
battery charge level. (Press the
DISPLAY button to turn off this screen
if desired)
2
TIME
TO FULL
WATTS
Battery fuel gauge bars will flash
as the charge level increases
700
1:00
The Battery Generator has the capability of connecting
more than one solar panel, for a total of up to 400W as
long as they are of similar voltages and connected in
PARALLEL.
Adding another solar panel to help provide power to your
Battery Generator has significant advantages:
• Faster Charging: The Battery Generator charges up to
twice as quickly when utilizing the combined power of two
panels.
• Longer Runtimes: While your Battery Generator is
charging from both solar panels, the greater input power
helps to offset the total battery draw of the items plugged
into the Battery Generator. When there is more power
coming in to the Battery Generator than going out, your
devices can run for longer.
Why Add Another Solar Panel?
*Additional solar panel and combiner cable sold separately.
Estimated Charge Time: ~4 hours to full (with 2X 200W panels connected)
Important Note
NOTE: Charge time based on ideal/sunny conditions. The actual charge time and extended run time depends upon the total wattage of your connected solar panels.
NOTE: For optimum solar charging, we recommend connecting two solar panels rated at 200 Watts output per panel.
Connecting an additional solar panel
Charging your Battery Generator from a solar panel
Estimated Charge Time (with 200W panel connected): ~8 hours to full (750/1000) / ~12 hours to full (1500)
The estimated charge time is based on a 200W solar panel in
ideal/sunny conditions. The amount of power delivered to the battery
may be affected by actual conditions and power transfer loss. The
Battery Generator is compatible with all standard solar panels. You
may also use smaller, lower-wattage solar panels to charge your
Battery Generator (charge times will vary according to the wattage of
your panel).
To obtain the fastest charge time, position your solar panel where it will
receive the maximum exposure to direct sunlight. If the solar panel is
placed in shade or is used in cloudy conditions, it may take significantly
longer to charge your Battery Generator.
You may also connect additional solar panels (up to 400 Watts of total
input power), which reduces the charging time of your Battery
Generator and increases the runtime of your connected devices.
Please see details below.
Optimizing Your Solar Charging
NOTE: The built-in MPPT solar control will automatically optimize the voltage and current to provide the most efficient charging to the Battery Generator.
NOTE: The actual charge time may vary depending on solar exposure and the climate (Battery Generator may charge more slowly in very high or low temperatures).
Connect your solar panel to the
Solar Input in the back of your
Battery Generator.
1
SOLAR INPUT
EXT BATT
RED
2
The Intelligent LCD Screen will show the
solar icon, the input power and the
battery charge level. (Press the
DISPLAY button to turn off this screen)
TIME
TO FULL
WATTS
Battery fuel gauge bars will flash
as the charge level increases
140
4:00
1
Connect each solar panel to
the Anderson Powerpole
15/45 combiner cable (sold
separately).
2
Connect the combiner cable to
the solar input port of your
Battery Generator.
1 1
SOLAR INPUT
RED
200W
200W
400W
2
NOTE: The combiner cable must be
a PARALLEL type. Do not use
Series type combiner.
EXT BATT
SOLAR INPUT
AC INPUT
RED
1
EXT BATT
Please refer to the specification table for maximum Solar
Controller Wattage (varies by model).
Getting Started (cont’d)