Operating instructions

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Operating AC Appliances
Understanding AC Appliances
AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power
(in watts) they consume. Duracell
®
Powerpack can power
most appliances within its continuous power rating (240 W,
2 A).
Some appliances may be diffi cult or impossible to operate
from the Duracell
®
Powerpack. They may have high surge
requirements or should not be run from the Duracell
®
Powerpack. See “High Surge Appliances” and “Trouble
Appliances” on page 11.
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 Watts
a
Run time
b
Cordless telephone 5 14 hrs.
Portable stereo 10 9 hrs.
Laptop computer 40 1hrs. 30 mins.
Fan 100 25 mins.
36” TV 133 25 mins.
3/8“ drill 300 9 mins
a. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products.
b. Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary based on model/
brand used.
High Surge Appliances