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- Page 1 Duracell Powerpack 300 with 20 Watt Solar Panel Owner’s Guide...
- Page 2 The Gillette Company, used under license. All rights reserved. Notice of Copyright ® Duracell Powerpack 300 With 20 Watt Solar Panel Owner’s Guide © 2014 Duracell. All rights reserved. Date and Revision February 2014 Revision 20140204 Product Number DRPP300S1 Contact Information...
- Page 4 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 300 With 20 Watt Solar Panel. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
DC Power Socket, the Jump-Start Cable Port, or the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, ® snow, or spray. Do not open the Duracell Powerpack 300. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. - Page 6 This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always store the clamps ® in the appropriate holder on each side of the Duracell Powerpack after use. WARNING: Medical equipment This product is NOT tested, designed nor intended to be used with life support systems or any other medical devices.
- Page 7 The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only—less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the ® unit. Allow the Duracell Powerpack 300 to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jumpstart. WARNING: Proper application Do not use the appliance for any application except that for which it is intended.
- Page 8 Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion Fire or Burns Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 1. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 2.
- Page 9 Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be ® damaged if connected to the Duracell Powerpack 300. ® Do not use the following with the Duracell Powerpack 300: • Small battery-operated appliances like fl ashlights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 • Introduction ® About the Duracell Powerpack 300 With Solar Panel ..1 Comprehensive Protection ..........1 Automatic Overload ............1 Overheating ..............1 Low Battery Protection ............1 2 • Features Materials List ..............2 ® Duracell Powerpack Features ........3 Front Panel Detail ............3 Left Side View ..............4... - Page 11 4 • Maintenance Battery Maintenance ............22 ® Recharging the Duracell Powerpack 300 Battery ..23 Recharging with the AC Charger ........23 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable .......24 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet ..........26 Recharging from a Solar Panel ........27 Recycling ..............28...
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Page 12: Introduction
If you connect an appliance that draws ® more than 300 W to the AC power outlet on the Duracell Powerpack, or one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC power outlet automatically shuts off. -
Page 13: Features
2 • Features ® Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Duracell Powerpack 300 With 20 Watt Solar Panel. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List ® Your Duracell Powerpack and Solar Panel package includes these items: ®... -
Page 14: Duracell Powerpack Features
Battery Status LED illuminates when the Duracell ® Powerpack is charging ® (when an AC charger is connected to the Duracell Powerpack’s AC charger input socket and plugged into the household (120 V AC) outlet. Red Incorrect Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates when the jump- starting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery. -
Page 15: Left Side View
AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the ® Duracell Powerpack. ® DC charging cable lets you recharge the Duracell Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat. Not shown Nozzle packet containing nozzle adapter and sports needle adapter. -
Page 16: Solar Panel Features
Solar Panel Features: Feature Description 20W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel Output cord provides 12V unregulated DC power for charging SLA batteries. Removable legs Handle for easy transport... -
Page 17: Operation
The Duracell Powerpack is not intended for use as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). ® Important: The Duracell Powerpack is not suitable for use with certain products and loads. The maximum output wattage of this product is limited to 300 watts total when supplying backup power from its batteries. -
Page 18: Choosing A Location
The Duracell Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fi re or explosion, ® do not operate the Duracell Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or fl ammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. -
Page 19: Using Duracell Powerpack 300 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 24 hours. -
Page 20: Using The Built-In Light
If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may ® take more than 24 hours to fully recharge the Duracell Powerpack. If, after 24 hours of charging, the Battery Status LED remains red, continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours. -
Page 21: Operating 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 Run time Cordless telephone 14 hrs. -
Page 22: High Surge Appliances
® Although the Duracell Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 480 W, some appliances may exceed ® the capabilities of the Duracell Powerpack and trigger the safety overload shutdown circuit. Trouble Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter’s modifi... -
Page 23: Operating An Ac Appliance
® 4. Recharge the Duracell Powerpack as soon as possible ® after each use. When using the Duracell Powerpack to operate an AC appliance and the low battery warning sounds, the warning gives you time to shut your AC appliance off before loss of AC power. - Page 24 (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. If this occurs, unplug the 12 V DC appliance.
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Page 25: Jump-Starting A Vehicle's Engine
3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and bilge of all fumes. 4. Position the Duracell® Powerpack on a fl at, stable surface near the battery and away from all moving... - Page 26 Operating the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds ® may cause damage to the unit. Allow the Duracell Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump-start.
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Page 27: Using The Air Compressor
Important: ® Recharge the Duracell Powerpack as soon ® as possible after each use. See “Recharging the Duracell Powerpack 300 Battery” on page 22. Using the Air Compressor WARNING: Fire hazard The compressor is designed for short term operation only. -
Page 28: Infl Ating Tires
® stem. This may damage the Duracell Powerpack 300. Remove and reattach the valve connector to the valve... -
Page 29: Infl Ating Small Sports Equipment
You can use the compressor to infl ate small sports equipment such as soccer balls and footballs. CAUTION ® The Duracell Powerpack 300 cannot be used to infl ate large capacity infl atables such as fl oat tubes, large air mattresses, and infl atable boats. These types of products require extended infl... -
Page 30: Connecting To An External Battery
Powerpack to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives ® approximately fi ve times the operating time of the Duracell Powerpack internal 12 Ah battery. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. - Page 31 2. Remove the red positive (+) clamp, and then remove the black negative (–) clamp from the external battery terminals. 3. Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder ® on each side of the Duracell Powerpack. ® 4. Recharge the Duracell Powerpack as soon as possible...
- Page 32 CAUTION ® Do not recharge the Duracell Powerpack when an external battery is connected. The AC charger may be damaged.
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Page 33: Maintenance
® battery capacity. The AC charger supplied with the Duracell Powerpack is designed to regulate the charging process, ensuring that the battery is always fully charged but never overcharged. To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life, recharge the ®... -
Page 34: Recharging The Duracell Powerpack 300 Battery
CAUTION ® Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the Duracell Powerpack is being recharged with the AC charger. The AC charger may be permanently damaged if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC charger is connected. -
Page 35: Recharging With The Dc Charging Cable
If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may take ® more than 24 hours to fully recharge the Duracell Powerpack. If, after 24 hours of charging, the Battery Status LED is still red, continue to charge the unit for ®... - Page 36 DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is running, plug one end of the ® DC charging cable into a DC power outlet on the Duracell Powerpack. 2. Plug the opposite end of the DC charging cable into the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet.
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Page 37: Recharging With A Generator's Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet
Follow the connection instructions in “Recharging with the DC Charging Cable” on page ® 24. Using the AC charger to recharge the Duracell Powerpack from a generator is possible, but would require extended generator running time. Most of ®... -
Page 38: Recharging From A Solar Panel
The sun’s rays should ideally hit the panel perpendicular to the panel surface. ® 5. Attach cable to Duracell Powerpack 300. 6. Charging begins automatically (check indicator on Powerpack). Please give it 10 to 15 minutes for suffi cient voltage build up for charging to commence. -
Page 39: Recycling
Recycling If it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable! Battery-Biz is committed to environmental responsibility and ® has established a program for recycling Duracell rechargeable battery-related products. For instructions on how to recycle this product visit www.rbrc.org... -
Page 40: Common Problems
Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems that ® can occur with the Duracell Powerpack 300 With 20W Solar Panel. ® If you cannot solve the problem with the Duracell Powerpack ® With 20W Solar Panel, contact your dealer or Duracell Customer Service at (800) 842-2127. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting Reference
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. 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. - Page 42 Measured AC output Using an average-reading The modifi ed sine wave output ® voltage is too low. AC voltmeter to read of the Duracell Powerpack output voltage. requires a true RMS reading meter, such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement.
- Page 43 Powerpack battery. charged. The engine condition is Have the engine serviced. poor. ® The engine start capacity Use a higher power Duracell ® exceeds the Duracell Powerpack. Powerpack jump-start capability. The jump-start clamps Jump-start power switch Turn the jump-start power measure zero volts.
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Page 44: A • Specifi Cations Electrical Specifi Cations
A • Specifi cations Electrical Specifi cations 12 V DC Section Internal battery type Sealed/non-spillable, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 12 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 120 CCA Internal battery CA rating 180 CA DC power socket... -
Page 45: Physical Specifi Cations
Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC charger input socket 2.5 A maximum current Charge time from AC outlet 24 hours Charge time from DC outlet 2.5 hours max Charge time from Solar Panel (20W) 12-24 hrs to 80% Air Compressor Pressure 250 PSI (lb/in Jump Starting Capability... -
Page 46: B • Warranty And Return Information Quality Guarantee
® state to state. Should any device be damaged by the Duracell Powerpack 300 due to defects in the product arising from faulty materials or workmanship, Battery-Biz will repair or replace (at ®... -
Page 47: One Year Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty ® The Duracell Powerpack 300 With 20W Solar Panel 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 Solar Panel carries an additional limited warranty to generate up to 80% of rated power for 5 years from original date of purchase. -
Page 48: Contacting Customer Support
Be prepared to provide the following information: • Name, address and telephone number ® • Name of the DURACELL product • Make and model of your device • Symptoms of the problem(s) and what led to them Technical Support is available by telephone: •... - Page 49 © 2014 Duracell. DURACELL is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, used under license. All rights reserved. All logos and trademarks are used for identification purposes only and UM-DRPP300S1 may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.