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Ecotricity ECO1800S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ECO1800S SOLAR POWER GENERATOR GENERAL INFORMATION The Eco1800S Solar Power Generator uses a 90 watt solar panel to “capture” the sun’s energy. The sun’s energy is then used to charge TABLE OF CONTENTS the batteries inside the Eco1800S Solar Generator which includes an 120 VAC inverter that can operate your AC devices.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    ECO1800S SOLAR PANEL SPECIFICATIONS UNIT OF SAFETY MEASUREMENT QUANTITY DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION MATERIAL CONTENT CODE Solar Trolly 620*540.40/45wp Class A Mono Mono Silicon + Glass ROHS Connecting Wire Flat-form/3a/1.1m Twin-Wire Inside A Cable Copper Wire Core With Isolated Cover Cable REACH...

  • Page 4: Physical Specifications

    ECO1800S SOLAR PANEL ECO1800S SOLAR GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS CONT. SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Monocrystalline sillicon solar cells 19.25” x 8.25” x 11.25” in. (489 x 210 x 286 mm)

  • Page 5: Instructions For Eco1800S Solar Panel Setup

    SOLAR PANEL SETUP Brace SOLAR PANEL SITE SELECTION Handle Selecting the best site for the Eco1800S Solar Panel is very important for the charging of your batteries. Select a site that has an unobstructed view of the south. Knob Please see diagram on page 8.
  • Page 6 Please follow these instructions thoroughly for best possible results. There is also an instruction label located on the back of the Eco1800S Solar Panel with a quick guide to set up instructions. Handle Please refer to “PV Solar Input Installation” on pages 21-23.
  • Page 7 Swing Latch in Place and Turn Knob to Tighten Cover the Eco1800S Solar Panel with an opaque sheet such as a sheet or blanket to reduce it’s output to zero volts. Then follow instructions 11-2 to disassemble the Eco1800S Solar Panel.
  • Page 8 Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings. This output wattage is not sufficient to run products designed to produce Do not use the Eco1800S Solar Generator if the unit is visibly leaking large amounts of heat such as space heaters.

  • Page 9: Rechargeable Appliances

    The Eco1800S Solar Generator is Certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. CAUTION The Eco1800S Solar Generator is intended to be used for providing backup EQUIPMENT DAMAGE power for office equipment and household appliances. It is not intended for other applications as it may not comply with the additional safety When the Eco1800S Solar Generator is supplying backup power from code requirements needed for those other applications.

  • Page 10: Eco1800S Solar Generator Features

    Fault LED illuminates red when Eco1800S Solar Generator has an operation fault. FRONT AND AC OUTPUT PANELS Charged/Charging LED (green) illuminates when Eco1800S Solar Generator is fully charged and flashes while Eco1800S Solar Generator is recharging. Top Panel AC Power/Battery LED illuminates green when utility power is available and flashes amber when Eco1800S Solar Generator is providing backup power using its internal battery.

  • Page 11: Eco1800S Solar Generator Installation

    When the battery needs recharging, the LED screen flashes “CHG” 10 times, then the battery The Eco1800S Solar Generator should be used or stored in a clean, capacity (%) once. This pattern of flashing continues until the battery indoor area and should be used in an indoor enclosure away from direct capacity reaches 100% and “FUL”...
  • Page 12 (perpendicular is best) and other factors. Under ideal solar harvest into the receptacle on the rear panel of the Eco1800S Solar Generator until the conditions and no load on battery, a typical 120W panel can recharge in twelve retaining tabs click into place.
  • Page 13 Ensure the products connected to the Eco1800S Solar Generator continue RUN TIME ON TYPICAL PRODUCTS operating. You can test the surge capabilities of the Eco1800S Solar Generator by turning connected products on and off while the unit is unplugged. If...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SHOCK HAZARD Do not insert objects including your fingers and other body parts in the 12V DC power port. Turning the Power button off on the Eco1800S Solar Generator’s top panel will not turn the 12V DC power port off.
  • Page 15 UNDERSTANDING ERROR CODES PV Solar status LED Description, action(s) to take If the products connected to Eco1800S Solar Generator do not operate and the alarm is sounding, check the Eco1800S Solar Generator top display LED Insufficient energy available to charge screen for an error code.
  • Page 16 Products Products connected to Your application is not compatible connected to Eco1800S Solar Generator with Eco1800S Solar Generator’s unit malfunction do not accept modified sine modified sine wave output. or overheat. wave form. No power...

  • Page 17: Warranty And Return

    What proof of purchase is required? This Limited Warranty is provided by Universal Power Group (“UPG”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Eco1800S Solar Power Generator. This warranty period lasts for 1 year for the generator and...

  • Page 18: Information About Your System

    If you are returning a product to a UPG Authorized Service Center (ASC). As soon as you open your Eco1800S Solar Power Generator package, record A UPG return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.

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