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INTRODUCTION
This product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual
thoroughly before operating your new product as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and
obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future
reference.
I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only with the provided AC adaptor and charging cord. Other chargers may cause
battery to burst causing injury to persons and damage.
2. Do not expose the Promate 240s chargers to rain and moisture.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cigarette lighter connector and cord, disconnect the cigarette
lighter connector rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
5. Make sure the cord is safe from being stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or cigarette lighter connector - replace it immediately.
7. Do not operate the Promate 240s if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise been damaged or changed in any way; take it to a qualified service person.
8. Do not disassemble the Promate 240s or charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. Always correctly orient the Promate 240s in a vertical or floor position.
11. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, high temperature (>35°C) or extreme cold (<0°C).
12. Keep it away from dust and dirt.
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  • Page 1 8. Do not disassemble the Promate 240s or charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
  • Page 2 13. Warning – Risk of explosive gases. a. Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time you use your powerstation, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
  • Page 3: General Specifications

    f. For negative-grounded vehicles, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from jump-start cable to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
  • Page 4: Inverter Specifications

    INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS: Output Power Continuous: 400W Low Battery Shut Down: DC 9V ± 0.3V Output Power Surge: 800W Frequency: 60 Hz ± 3 Efficiency: 85% Operating Voltage: DC 11-14.5V AC Output Voltage (RMS Meter): 220V ±10% No Load Current Draw: < 0.65A Output Wave Form: Filtered Modified Sine Wave Over Temperature Protection: 100°C ±10% Low Battery Alarm: DC 10.3V ±...
  • Page 5: Charging With Ac Adaptor

    CHARGING WITH AC ADAPTOR Keep all power on/off switches in OFF position while charging. Completely charge your Powerstation before using it for the first time. Press display button to check battery voltage “VDC”, if battery voltage reads <12V, it is necessary to recharge the Powerstation immediately for smooth running.
  • Page 6: Battery Specification

    IV. BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS Press the Display button. 1. >12.8V “VDC” indicates full charge 2. <12V “VDC” indicates it should be charged as soon as possible. It will be able to operate the AC appliance, LED light, phone accessories, and most 12 Volt Accessories for a limited time but will be inadequate for the boosting function.
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is referred to as the “continuous load” in terms of power requirements. You will need to determine how much power your tool or appliance requires to start up and how much power it requires for continuous running.
  • Page 8 a. Operating a TV When operating a TV monitor or TV/DVD combo, please note that picture tubes have a degaussing coil, which uses a high initial surge of power to light up the screen from a “cold start”. If the TV does not start up on the first try, switch the TV on every 2-3 seconds until the screen comes on.
  • Page 9: Led Worklight

    12V DC PORT The Powerstation is equipped with an outlet socket and can be used to operate most 12-Volt auto accessories and appliances (11 AMP maximum) equipped with a cigarette lighter plug. Simply plug in appliance. NOTE: Socket is live so appliance will be instantaneously powered.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Instructions

    EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNINGS! When the External Battery Connection Terminal is connecting to the Powerstation, never allow the positive and negative booster clamps to come into contact with each other (or a common piece of metal) at any time. Sparking, an explosion, or damage to the unit may result. When jump-starting a vehicle, make sure that the positive and negative booster clamps are properly connected to the vehicle and battery.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    IX. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power-supply filtering and may buzz slightly when powered by the Powerstation . The best solution to eliminate the buzzing is to use an audio system with a good quality filter. Television Interference The Powerstation is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals.
  • Page 12 Run time is less than expected Internal battery was not fully charged Recharge using the AC charger, until battery status read >12.8V AC product power consumption is Check AC product power or wattage higher than expected rating (or current draw for 12V DC appliances) Battery has been damaged Note: Start up load will affect running...

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