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Portable Power Supply Thank you for purchasing this portable power supply from Polaroid. To safely use this power supply, please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place so that you can read it whenever necessary. If you pass the power supply on to another user, make sure that you hand over the instruction manual as well.
Contents Packing list Introduction Safety instructions Part designation / functional description Lifting & transport Charging Charging via mains supply LCD battery indicator Charging via solar panel Charging via car charging cable Connecting and operating devices General use AC output 230 V~ DC output USB, car accessory socket &...
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Instruction manual LE5B – Portable Power Supply...
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 1. Packing list Item Quantity Portable Power Supply Mains charger Car charging cable Solar panel charging cable Clips for car jump start assist Instruction manual...
• This instruction manual can be found and downloaded as a PDF file at our website: www.gbt-international.com. • Intended use: The Polaroid LE5B energy storage unit is intended as a power supply for privately used electronic devices with a maximum power consumption of 300W. Our product is not suited for equipment that relate to one‘s own personal safety and relies heavily on electricity, such as medical devices, equip-...
• Property damage: includes buildings, belongings and pets, etc. A warning label has been attached to the LE5B unit to ensure its safe use. Use the unit only in accordance with the manual and the instructions provided on the label.
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Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply Danger Do NOT disassemble, repair or modify the unit or the battery. That may otherwise result in electric shock, fire, etc. Do NOT place the unit close to or in a fire or expose it to heat. Keep out of direct sunlight.
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Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply Warning Use and store the unit only in a clean and dry environment. Failure to do so may result in a short circuit, smoke or fire if metal dust or small metallic parts come in contact with the connections.
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Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply Caution If rust, peculiar odors, overheating or other abnormal circumstances are observed, stop using the unit immedi- ately and contact the dealer or our customer service center. Make sure that the label is always clean and legible and do not remove it.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 4. Part designation/ functional description 1. Carrying handle 2. Solar charging connection 3. Charging connection (car adapter) 4. Car jump start assist output 5. ON/OFF button for main current 6. ON/OFF button for direct current (DC) 7.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 5. Lifting & transport 1. Using the handle to carry the unit. ATTENTION ATTENTION Keep the unit away from Hold the carrying handle tight in your hand. other objects when moving. 2. Placing the unit on a stable surface.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 6. Charging 6.1 Charging via mains supply NOTE Charge your portable power supply unit, as soon as one battery segment becomes visible. Make sure that the power cord‘s plug is inserted into the AC mains connection.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 6.2 LCD battery indicator The LCD battery indicator shows the charge state. The battery indicator has 5 segments, with each segment designating approx. 20 % - 40 % - 60 % - 80 % - 100 % of the overall capacity. During use, the segments of the indicator will disappear, thus showing the remaining available capacity.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 6.4 Charging via car charging cable When using the car charging cable, plug one end into the cigarette lighter of your car and the other end into your PSU. You know that the PSU is charging when the battery segments of the battery display are blinking and the wattage under INPUT on the LC display changes.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 7. Connecting and operating devices 7.1 General use Which devices can be operated by supplying power to them using your PSU? • USB: Smartphones, MP3 players, digital cameras, e-readers, tablets, etc. • 12 V DC, 6 mm connectors: Two connectors mainly for LED lamps.
The current in the PSU may dissipate when offline at sub-zero temperatures. Under no circumstances should you charge your LE5B at sub-zero temperatures. That will damage the lithium ion batteries and it is possible that the battery capacity cannot be restored.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply Switching off the unit Switching off: turn off the main switch and remove the mains plug of the electric device. NOTE If the unit is operated for more than 12 hours without a load, the AC output switches off automatically to prevent internal consumption.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 7.4 Car jump start assist for emergencies: 1. Note that the cubic capacity of a vehicle (e.g. car, including other means of transportation like motorboats) may not exceed 4 L. 2. Make sure that the battery‘s capacity is greater than 60 % (four battery segments).
300W. 8.1 Charging while supplying power at same time The LE5B power supply unit may supply current during the charging process. During the charging process, the unit can also supply electric devices with current at the same time.
Observe the information on page 12 2. Turning off all switches As soon as the LE5B power supply unit is charged fully, switch off the main switch and the other ON/OFF swit- ches and remove the power cord from the AC mains connection.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 10. Service life of lithium ion batteries Charge, supply current and store between 0 and 40 °C. Using the battery at temperatures exceeding the lower and upper limits reduces the battery‘s running time.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 11. Disposal and recycling 11.1 Lithium ion battery As soon as the end of the battery‘s service life is reached, the entire lithium ion battery can be recycled. Do not open or disassemble the unit.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 12. Description of problem If the PSU is not charging your devices, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure that the ON/OFF button of the MASTER power supply is switched on. 2. Make certain that the output connection is switched on. The green LED light on the mains switch should light up.
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply Error Code Possible cause Possible solution Overcurrent protection for Check whether the AC output the power inverter is exhibiting an overload or short circuit Overcharging protection of Check whether the AC output...
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 13. Technical specifications Item Specifications Mains charger (80 W) 6-8 hrs. Approx. Car charger (48 W) 10-20 hrs. charging times Solar energy Solar charger (120 W) 4-6 hrs. Input voltage 14 V ~ 40 V Output voltage: 100/110/120 V AC ±...
Instruction manual | LE5B – Portable Power Supply 14. Warranty & customer service Distributor contact for support about technical information/ customer service GBT GmbH An Gut Nazareth 18A Local court: Düren, HRB 4475 Tel.: +49 (0) 2421 / 20 856-0 52353 Düren...