Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly, from the installation, use or maintenance of the product not in compliance with the instructions and warnings in the product manual.
PLB40 General safety instructions NOTICE! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage. NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. General safety instructions The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases: • Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect connection voltage •...
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General safety instructions PLB40 • Do not disassemble the device, take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the device from the outlet before attempting any instructed servicing.
PLB40 Scope of delivery • The power socket to which the device is connected must be close by and easily accessible. CAUTION! FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. • Do not operate the device – In the vicinity of corrosive fumes – In the vicinity of combustible materials –...
This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with this instruction. Any other use, deviating from the intended use, is not allowed! Dometic accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury incurred, directly or indirectly due to other as the intended use.
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PLB40 Technical description The lithium iron phosphate battery can be charged in three ways: • via the supplied AC/DC charger on the AC mains (max. 8 A) • via DC connection through vehicle alternator (max. 8 A) • via DC connection through solar panel The device has the following protective functions: •...
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Technical description PLB40 No. in Description fig. 2 Adjustable handle 2x fuse holder AC/DC adapter input socket DC/DC Anderson™ SB™ input socket Reset button (beneath the cap) Display 1 1 1 1 1 No. in Description fig. 3 A failure occurred (chapter “Troubleshooting” on page 12).
PLB40 Using the appliance No. in Description fig. 3 The battery pack supplies energy to a device connected to the DC output. State of charge as a percentage Battery is being discharged Battery is being charged Battery is being charged and discharged at the same time See chapter “Troubleshooting”...
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Using the appliance PLB40 Switching the display on ➤ Press the power button (fig. 2 1, page 7) briefly to switch on the display. Switching off the lithium iron phosphate battery pack The battery pack switches off automatically after 24 hours if no load and no charger are connected.
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PLB40 Using the appliance ➤ If charging the battery pack with a solar panel, observe the following requirements: – Use without a solar controller: Ensure that the solar panel outputs between 8 – 25 V DC and a maximum charging current of 10 A. –...
Troubleshooting PLB40 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The battery pack does not The battery pack has shut Connect the AC/DC char- start/function when pressing down due to overtempera- ger to the battery pack. the power button. ture (> 65 °C). If the battery pack does not start up, press the reset button and hold it until for a few seconds.
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PLB40 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The display shows the warn- The input voltage of the char- Turn the charger off. Connect ing symbol and the charge ger is wrong. a charger with the standard arrow symbol flashes with charge voltage (chapter audible alarm and stops after “Technical data”...
Warranty If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). The warranty applicable to your product is 2 year(s). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...
PLB40 Disposal Disposal ➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible. If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
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Technical data PLB40 PLB40 Maximum self-discharge rate at 25 °C: 5 % per month Ambient temperature for operation: 0 °C to +45 °C Dimensions (L x W x H): 197 x 197 x 257 mm Weight: 7.54 kg Inspection/certification: UN 38.3 Power supply unit PLB40 AC Input:...
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