Operating instructions

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Overload
shutdown
Appliance power
requirements exceed
the capability of the
Duracell
®
Powerpack.
Unplug the appliance and
confi rm that the
appliance’s power requirement
is 300 W or less before
attempting to restart the
appliance.
Run time is less than
expected.
Duracell
®
Powerpack
battery is not fully
charged.
AC appliance power
consumption is higher
than expected.
Environmental
temperature is less than
0°C (32°F) or more than
40°C (104°F)
Recharge using the AC
charger, until Battery Status
LED is green.
Check AC appliance power or
wattage rating (or current draw
for 12 V DC appliances) and
compare with Table 3-1 on
page 10 and Table 3-2 on page
13.
Operate within correct
temperature range.
Measured AC output
voltage is too low.
Using an average-reading
AC voltmeter to read
output voltage.
Duracell
®
Powerpack
battery is almost fully
discharged.
The modifi ed sine wave output
of the Duracell
®
Powerpack
requires a true RMS reading
meter,
such as the Fluke 87 series, for
accurate measurement.
Press Battery Level button
to verify battery status and
recharge the Duracell
®
Powerpack as necessary.
Battery Level LEDs are only
accurate when the unit has
been disconnected from all
appliances and all charging
sources for 15 minutes.
Battery Status LED is
OFF when AC charger is
connected
No AC power at the AC
wall outlet.
AC charger is faulty.
Ensure power is available at
the AC wall outlet.
Replace the AC charger.
Battery Status LED is red
and Battery Level LEDs
show the battery is full
when the Battery Level
button is triggered.
Battery Level lights are
only accurate when the
Duracell
®
Powerpack has
been disconnected from
all appliances and all
charging sources for 15
minutes
Unplug the charging sources
and any
appliances and let the
Duracell
®
Powerpack rest
for 15 minutes to obtain an
accurate reading.