TABLE OF CONTENTS We’d like to officially welcome you to the GZ Nation. This is a family dedicated to changing the world, one person at a time. Share your stories, get involved and show us what you’ve got at GoalZero.com Getting Started 2 i. Get to Know Your YETI ii. Unpacking Your YETI iii. What it Powers Charging your YETI 4 i. Charging from Solar ii. Charging from the Wall iii. Charging from the Car Using your YETI 6 i. What can I Power? ii. How to Use iii. Best-Use Strategy iv.
Get To Know Your Gear INPUT Charging Port Charging Indicator Light LCD Battery Display Individual Port Power Buttons OUTPUT AC Outlets (modified-sine wave) USB Outputs 12V 6mm Port 12V Car Port Unpacking your YETI A AC Wall Charger (2 pieces) B Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator C Legacy-Nomad Adapter (4.7 to 8mm) A What it Powers B C 2 LAL Smartphone TABLET LAPTOP 50 Hours 15 Recharges 6 Recharges 2 Rercharges See page 10 for more details.
Charging Your YETI GOAL ZERO YETI 150 Solar Generator LAPTOP CHARGE ME NOW: Before using or storing, plug your YETI into the wall until it is fully charged. If at any point you hear a beeping from your YETI, plug it into a power source, like an AC outlet or a solar panel, as soon as possible. This built-in warning indicator is to help prevent battery damage when the charge gets low. For more tips and tricks on keeping your battery healthy, see the BATTERY 101 section.
Using your YETI What to power from your YETI: USB: Smartphones, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, E-readers, Tablets, etc. 12V: Goal Zero Lights, Car adapters, etc. AC: Laptops, Cameras, CPAP, Display Monitors, etc. How to use your YETI: 1. Press the power button located above each port you will be using. 2. You’ll know the port is turned on when the green LED light on the button is illuminated.
Frequently Asked Questions What type of battery is in my YETI? Your YETI uses a 12V sealed lead-acid battery (AGM), similar to what is found in your car. Here are some basic facts about AGM batteries: 1. AGM batteries should be kept full at all times. This means you should leave your YETI plugged into a power sources at all times, especially during storage. 2. AGM batteries last longer if you do not drain them completely. This stems from the “battery memory myth” in old rechargeable batteries.
Here are some common devices and their watt-hour requirements: Device Power from Yeti 150 Light-a-Life 12V Lantern (3Wh) 50 Hrs Smartphone (5-7Wh) 15 Recharges Tablet (25-42Wh) 3-6 Recharges Digital Camera (8Wh) 12 Recharges DVD Player (20-25W) 6-7 Hrs Laptop (50W) 1-7.5 Hrs Radio/Stereo (40W) 3 Hrs Troubleshooting If your devices are not charging from your YETI, follow these steps: 1. Ensure the Output Port has been turned on. The green LED light on the power button should be lit up. 2.
Education BATTERIES 101: GOAL ZERO utilizes the latest and greatest in battery technology to accompany you on all life’s adventures. From the versatile and lightweight Lithium Ion, to the robust and powerful Lead Acid, we’ve compiled some helpful tips to keep your GOAL ZERO batteries working their best. i. Batteries need exercise – we didn’t invent solar power, we perfected it. Some things to keep in mind when recharging your gear with solar power: i.
Warranty & Contact LIMITED WARRANTY GOAL ZERO LLC warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this GOAL ZERO product will be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal consumer use during the applicable warranty period identified in Paragraph 2, below, subject to the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 5, below. This warranty statement sets forth GOAL ZERO’s total and exclusive warranty obligation.
