General Operation - West Marine PowerStation Pro 15808520 Owner's Manual

GEnERAl opERATion

Charging / Recharging
Notes:
charging/recharging
using the 120 Volt ac
charger and a standard
Household extension
cord (not included)
Note:
12 Volt Dc charging
method (may be sold
separately)
Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and
long battery life. All batteries lose energy from self-discharge over time
and more rapidly at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteries need periodic
charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the unit is
not in frequent use, manufacturer recommends the battery be recharged at
least every 30 days.
IMPORTANT: If you know the unit is discharged, but the battery status
LEDs illuminate as if the unit is fully charged when connected to a
charging power source, this may be due to the internal battery having high
impedance. The manufacturer suggests leaving the unit charging for a
period of 40 hours using the built-in AC charger before use.
warNING: Never attempt to use the AC and DC charging methods at
the same time.
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge it
before using it for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 40 hours.
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy
discharges between recharges and/or overcharging will reduce battery life.
Make sure all other unit functions are turned off during recharging, as this
can slow the recharging process.
cautIoN: RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE: Failure to keep the battery
charged will cause permanent damage and result in poor jump starting
performance.
1) Lift the cover built-in 120 Volt AC charger located on the lower left front
of the unit (refer to the Features section to locate). Connect an extension
cord to the unit. Plug the other end of the cord into a standard 120 Volt
AC wall outlet.
2) Charge until two red LED battery status indicators light and one green
LED battery status indicator lights or flashes.
3) Disconnect the extension cord.
The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.
The unit will not charge if the inverter power switch is turned on.
warNING: NEVER connect this unit to a positive grounded vessel or
vehicle using the 12 Volt DC Adapter.
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as
recharging from 120 Volt AC. The 12 Volt DC recharging procedure is
recommended only when it is necessary, since frequent use of the 12 Volt
DC recharging procedure may shorten the battery system' s life.
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