POWERPACK 600 Owner’s Guide
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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing,operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Duracell® Powerpack 600. The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
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Important Safety Instructions The Duracell® Powerpack 600 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the Duracell® Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your Duracell® Powerpack, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
WARNING: Heated surface Ensure at least 2” (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the Duracell® Powerpack. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/ explosion hazard.
CAUTION Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor connected to ground to the Duracell® Powerpack. CAUTION Do not expose the Duracell® Powerpack to temperatures over 40 °C (104 °F). Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3.
. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, and eyes. 9. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries. 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Contents 1 • Introduction About the Duracell® Powerpack 600 .................................. 1 Comprehensive Protection.................................................. 1 Automatic Overload ............................................................ 1 Overheating ....................................................................... 1 Low Battery Protection ....................................................... 1 Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature .....................................
4 • Maintenance Battery Maintenance ........................................................ 21 Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery .......... 22 Recharging with the AC Charger ...................................... 22 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable .......................... 23 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet ............................................ 25 Recharging with a Solar Panel.......................................... 26 Replacing the External Fuse ........
1 • Introduction About the Duracell© Powerpack 600 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the Duracell® Powerpack 600 can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.
Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature The Duracell® Powerpack comes with a user-replaceable 250 A fuse to protect the unit and vehicle battery from damage through reverse polarity.
2 • Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Duracell® Powerpack 600. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Your Duracell® Powerpack package includes these items: • Duracell® Powerpack • Owner’s Guide • AC charger • DC charging cable • Jump-start cables If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service (see page 35).
Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Front Panel Detail POWERPACK 600 Heavy Duty 2 3 4 5 1 AC SOCKETS: 115V, 60Hz / PRISES C.A. : 115 V, 60 HZ Back Panel Detail 6 USB Ports: 5V, 2.1 Amp / Ports USB : 5 V, 2,1 Amp Panel Features: Feature Description 1 Fuel gauge button, when pressed, allows for reading Battery Charge status. For accurate reading, turn off the Powerpack, disconnect all devices, and wait 15 minutes before checking the battery charge.
Control Panel Operation: How to... Required Condition Required Action Note Monitor battery charging status Inverter’s ON/OFF switch is turned to OFF; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; The ON/OFF switch of the light must be turned to OFF; The AC charger must be plugged into the charger input socket and also into a household AC outlet. No action required.
Left Side View 1 2 3 Feature Description 1 DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances • Recharge Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. (CAUTION: Do not charge the Powerpack for more than 4 hours using the DC charging cable.) 2 External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V. Located behind fuse cover. 3 Jump-Start Cable Port supplies high power DC current.
Accessories 1 2 3 Feature Description 1 AC Charger lets you recharge the Duracell® Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the Duracell® Powerpack. 2 Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables 3 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat.
3 • Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines CAUTION Read all operating instructions before operating the Duracell® Powerpack. CAUTION Do not use the Duracell® Powerpack to operate any AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances while recharging with the AC Charger. The AC Charger may fail if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected. CAUTION The Duracell® Powerpack is not intended for use as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
Choosing a Location WARNING: Fire or explosion The Duracell® Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the Duracell® Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. The Duracell® Powerpack should be operated only in locations that meet these requirements: Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the Duracell® Powerpack.
Using Duracell® Powerpack 600 for the First Time Important: Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 V DC appliance, ensure that the battery of the Duracell® Powerpack is fully charged. If the battery has been fully discharged, recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 35 hours. Recharging with the AC Charger Note: The Fuel Gauge is only accurate when the Duracell® Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.
Important: The 35-hour charging time for the Duracell® Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may take more than 35 hours to fully recharge the Duracell® Powerpack. If, after 35 hours of charging, the green Charging Status light is still flashing, continue to charge the unit for another 15 hours. Important: If you keep the Duracell® Powerpack in storage, the battery will discharge over time.
Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the Duracell® Powerpack will operate before recharging is required. Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell® Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC-powered Products Wattsa Run timeb Cordless telephone 5 31 hrs. Clock radio 8 26 hrs Portable stereo 10 20 hrs.
High Surge Appliances The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although Duracell® Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 960 W, some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the Duracell® Powerpack and trigger the inverter’s safety overload shutdown circuit.
Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 480 W. You can run appliances using an AC power bar. Run time, however, will decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the total AC power being consumed. Operating an AC Appliance Before operating your AC appliance, ensure that the battery of the Duracell® Powerpack is fully charged.
Operating 12 V DC Appliances The Duracell® Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket. CAUTION: Equipment damage The DC power socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged.
To operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective cover on the left side of the Duracell® Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power socket on the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the Duracell® Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC appliance.
Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine You can use the Duracell® Powerpack with the supplied jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always disconnect the clamps from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the jump-start cable port.
transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual. 3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and bilge of all fumes. 4. Connect the cables to the jump-start cable port on the left side of the Duracell® Powerpack. 5. Position the Duracell® Powerpack on a flat, stable surface near the battery and away from all moving parts of the engine. 6. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the positive (+) terminal of the engine battery.
Connecting to an External Battery You can extend battery operating times by connecting the Duracell® Powerpack to a larger external battery using the jump-start cables. For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately two times the operating time of the Duracell® Powerpack internal 26 Ah battery. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor.
3. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the black negative (–) terminal of the external battery. WARNING: Sparking and explosion Do not remove the cables from the jump-start cable port when the positive and negative clamps are connected to the terminals of the external battery. To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the Duracell® Powerpack: 1.
4 • Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery, recharging options for the internal battery, and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is required to keep your Duracell® Powerpack 600 operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt. WARNING: Shock hazard Disconnect all sources of AC power and DC power before performing any type of maintenance.
Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery To check the battery’s charge level, press the Fuel Gauge button. Note: Battery Fuel Gauge status is only accurate when the Duracell® Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes. You can recharge the battery using: • The fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC charger. • The DC charging cable to recharge from your vehicle • A generator equipped with a regulated 12 V battery charging outlet. • A solar panel.
5. While the Duracell® Powerpack is recharging, the Charging Status light is flashing green. If the battery is completely discharged, a typical recharge may take up to 35 hours. When fully charged, the Charging Status light changes to steady green and the Duracell® Powerpack is ready to use. Important: The 35-hour charging time for the Duracell® Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet.
CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the Duracell® Powerpack is being recharged with the DC charging cable from your vehicle. To recharge the Duracell® Powerpack while you drive using the DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is running, plug one end of the DC charging cable into the DC power socket of the Duracell® Powerpack. 2. Plug the opposite end of the DC charging cable into the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet. 3.
Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard The generator output must be intended for battery charging and have an output of 15 V or less. An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 V DC can damage the battery. This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard. Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Duracell® Powerpack.
Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the Duracell® Powerpack through the AC charger input socket. You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD × 2.5 mm ID (0.217” × 0.10”) coaxial DC (barrel type centre positive) connector to mate with the AC charger input socket. These connectors are available at consumer electronics stores. To wire the coaxial DC connector: 1.
Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A, 32 V DC. See page 6 for the fuse location. To replace the external fuse: 1. Remove the fuse cover. 2. Unscrew the two bolts on the fuse. 3. Replace the fuse. Ensure that the replacement fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V DC and is of the same type. 4. Tighten the fuse with the two bolts. 5. Replace the fuse cover.
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5 • Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the Duracell® Powerpack 600. Read this chapter before contacting your dealer. Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some low-quality stereo systems have inadequate internal power-supply filtering and may buzz slightly when powered by the Duracell® Powerpack. The best solution to eliminate the buzzing is to use an audio system with a better quality filter.
Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the Duracell® Powerpack or disassemble the Duracell® Powerpack except to replace the internal battery or 250 A fuse. The Duracell® Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or burn. Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution AC appliance will not operate; Audible alarm is not sounding.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Run time is less than expected. • Internal battery is not fully charged. • AC appliance power consumption is higher than expected. Recharge using the AC charger, until green Charging Status light is steady. Check AC appliance power or wattage rating (or current draw for 12 V DC appliances) and compare with Table 3-1 on page 12 and Table 3-2 on page 15. Measured AC output voltage is too low. • Use of an averagereading AC voltmeter to read output voltage.
A • Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type Sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 26 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 280 CCA DC power socket (maximum continuous load) 12 A with automatic reset Jump-start cable port 50 A Jump-start fuse (external—user replaceable) 250 A AC Power Section Output power • Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • Peak AC output sur
Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC charger bulk charging current 1.5A Peak charging voltage (nominal) 14.2 V Charge restart voltage (nominal) 12.9 V Float charge after full charge is completed (nominal) 1.5 mA AC charger input socket maximum current 2.5 A Charging time from AC outlet 35 hours Charging time from DC outlet 4 hours max Accessories Jump-start cables 24” (0.
B • Warranty and Return Information Quality Guarantee Battery-Biz guarantees the Duracell® Powerpack 600 to be free of defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. This Duracell® Powerpack 600 carries a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. If found to be defective, this Duracell® Powerpack 600 will be replaced without charge when returned to Battery-Biz. This guarantee does not apply to damage from misuse or abuse beyond normal usage.
Contacting Customer Support If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding your Duracell® Powerpack 600, free technical support is available. Prior to calling, please review the technical support tips below.
Warranty and Return One Year Limited Warranty The Duracell® Powerpack 600 carries a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. The manufacturer or distributor, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase as it will be required for any warranty service.
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