SCOTTEVEST SeV Important Instructions & Product Specifications

SOLAR SCOTTEVEST [SeV]
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS & PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - READ FIRST
The SCOTTEVEST Solar Charger was designed to charge an auxiliary battery located in any
convenient pocket within the SeV jacket. The auxiliary battery has an universal serial bus
(USB) port designed to interface with almost any handheld portable electronic device that can
be supported by USB charging (see back side FAQ #2). The solar charger was designed with a
revolutionary new solar material that is durable, flexible and lightweight. Please read the
following detailed instructions for:
• System Component Part List
• Important System Care Instructions
• Solar Charger Washing Instructions
• Typical System Performance
• Complete System Connection Instructions
• System Operation Instructions
SYSTEM COMPONENT PART LIST
Each SeV Solar Charger comes complete with the following items:
• Installation Instructions
• Solar Charger Cape with a 4-ft Extension Wire
• Auxiliary Battery with Charge Status Indication LED's
SYSTEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To care for the solar panels:
• Although the solar panels are flexible, DO NOT fold or crease the solar charger on sharp
edges or objects.
• DO NOT crumple or fold the solar panels.
• Maximum rolling diameter of the solar panels is 3-inches (7.5 cm). The solar panels are
not meant to be rolled into a tight cylinder (for example rolled into a cylinder, folded and
stuffed into a pocket). The solar panels are designed to be lightweight and comfortable
and as a consequence is very flexible.
• REMOVE the solar panels and auxiliary battery from your SeV before machine washing
or dry cleaning the jacket.
• DO NOT machine wash, machine dry or dry clean the solar panels.
• AVOID inserting electrically conductive objects (coins, metallic gum wrappers) into the
auxiliary battery USB port. The auxiliary battery has an internal automatic reset fuse,
however, a direct short will discharge the battery reducing system performance.
• DO NOT open the auxiliary battery box.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the auxiliary battery with any other charging device.
• The auxiliary battery box is not waterproof. DO NOT immerse in water.
To clean the solar panels:
• Remove the solar charger from your SeV.
• Wipe clean with a damp wash cloth.
• Lay the clean charger flat and allow to air dry
• DO NOT machine wash or machine dry.
• DO NOT dry clean. Dry cleaning chemicals may damage the solar charger's protective
plastics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone
Toll Free (US only): 1.866.909.8378
Local/International: 208.727.6700
Fax: 208.975.1186
Email: scottesales@scottevest.com
Address
SCOTTEVEST, INC
500 Bell Drive Unit 17
P.O. Box 2626
Ketchum, ID 83340-2626
CEO & FOUNDER SCOTT JORDAN
SOLAR/BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
The solar panels charge the battery, which in turn powers your device. Charging time for the
battery is dependent on several variables, including orientation to direct sunlight, season,
cloud cover, temperature and shadowing. Typical charge times in direct sunlight will be
approximately 2-3 hours. The solar panels will charge the battery in cloudy conditions and
some ambient light conditions, including artificial light, but the charge times will increase.
Note that you can begin using your device almost immediately after it is attached to the
battery while the solar panels are exposed to light, even if the battery is not fully charged.
Charging depends completely on the device.
Device* Approximate Charge Time
Cell Phone 2-3 Hours
MP3 Player 3-5 Hours
PDA 3-5 Hours
CD Player 2-4 Hours
*Note: The device must be USB compatible and be designed to charge using USB
connections. Please see back side FAQ #2, or consult device manufacturer's information to
determine whether it can be charged via USB cables.
System performance of the solar panels
orientation to direct sunlight, season, cloud cover, temperature and shadowing. As a result,
"typical" performance parameters are user and condition dependent. Specifications for ideal
conditions are shown below.
Performance Parameter Value
Rated Peak Power 3.0 Watts
System Voltage Rating 7.5 Volts
Open Circuit Voltage 12 Volts
Nominal Operating Current 0.35 Amps
System performance of the battery
is shown below:
Performance Parameter Value
USB Output Voltage 5.0 Volts +/- 10%
USB Output Current 0.5 Amps Max*
*Output current typically regulated by the hand held device charge control circuitry.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

The solar panels and battery are guaranteed for a period of two years. Please refer to the
warranty shown below for more details. The solar cells are encapsulated in protective
plastics engineered to protect the solar cells and prevent the solar panel performance from
degrading over time. These plastics keep out moisture and other elements that could reduce
the solar panel performance. If properly cared for, the solar panels should not reduce in
performance and should operate for several years.
Global Solar Energy (GSE) warrants that for a period of two (2) years from the date of
purchase, each production unit of the Goods delivered hereunder will demonstrate a power
output greater than eighty percent (80%) of the rated peak power denoted in the applicable
technical specifications, provided that the units are operated and maintained in accordance
with generally accepted practices. The foregoing warranty does not apply to any unit which
has been subject to misuse, unauthorized modifications, neglect, attempts to repair by or for
the Purchaser without the express written authorization from GSE, or which has been
damaged by accident, fire or other hazard.
In addition, any units that show signs of creasing or folding on the active photovoltaic areas
are not covered under this warranty. Goods claimed to be defective under this warranty shall
be returned during the warranty period, with GSE's prior authorization, to the GSE facility,
together with a written description of the claimed defect, original proof of purchase (e.g.
purchase order number and specific module serial number), with the shipment prepaid by
Purchaser. Warranty applies to the solar charger and auxiliary battery.
Typical times are shown below:
is dependent on several variables, including: