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Duracell Powerpack 600 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 POWERPACK 600 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 2 The Gillette Company, used under license. All rights reserved. Notice of Copyright ® Duracell Powerpack 600 Owner’s Guide © 2012 Duracell. All rights reserved. Date and Revision September 2012 Revision 20120928 Product Number: DRPP600 Contact Information...
  • Page 3 About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing,operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Duracell® Powerpack 600. The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.
  • Page 4 Related Information You can fi nd more information about Battery-Biz Inc. as well as its products and services at www.battery-biz.com.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions ® The Duracell Powerpack 600 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating ® the Duracell Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.
  • Page 6 4 seconds. Operating the Jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to ® the unit. Allow the Duracell Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump-start. WARNING: Risk of explosion, fi re or burns...
  • Page 7 CAUTION Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral ® conductor connected to ground to the Duracell Powerpack. CAUTION ® Do not expose the Duracell Powerpack to temperatures over 40 °C (104 °F). Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and fi re hazard 1.
  • Page 8 Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged ® if connected to the Duracell Powerpack. ® Do not use the following with the Duracell Powerpack with: • Small battery-operated appliances like fl ash lights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Operating Conditions and Guidelines ........ 8 Choosing a Location ............9 ® Using Duracell Powerpack 600 for the First Time ..... 9 Recharging with the AC Charger ........10 Using the Light ..............11 Operating AC Appliances ..........11 Understanding AC Appliances .......... 11 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances .........
  • Page 10 4 • Maintenance Battery Maintenance ............21 Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery ..22 Recharging with the AC Charger ........22 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable ......23 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet ..........25 Recharging with a Solar Panel..........

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Powerpack 600 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the ® Duracell Powerpack 600 can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road. ®...

  • Page 12: Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature

    Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature ® The Duracell Powerpack comes with a user-replaceable 250 A fuse to protect the unit and vehicle battery from damage through reverse polarity.

  • Page 13: Features

    2 • Features ® Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Duracell Powerpack 600. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List ® Your Duracell Powerpack package includes these items: ® •...

  • Page 14: Duracell ® Powerpack 600 Features

    For accurate reading, turn off the Powerpack, disconnect all devices, and wait 15 minutes before checking the battery charge. ® Charging Status light illuminates when the Duracell Powerpack is in Charging Status mode (i.e. AC Charger is connected to the inverter’s Charger Input Socket and plugged into the household 115 V AC outlet).
  • Page 15 Control Panel Operation: How to... Required Required Action Note Condition Monitor battery Inverter’s ON/OFF No action required. Recharging with the charging status switch is turned to A fl ashing green supplied AC charger OFF; Charging Status is a true “plug-in- All appliances must light indicates and forget”...

  • Page 16: Left Side View

    • Power 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances • Recharge Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. (CAUTION: Do not charge the Powerpack for more than 4 hours using the DC charging cable.) External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the Duracell® Powerpack. Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Duracell Powerpack. CAUTION ® Do not use the Duracell Powerpack to operate any AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances while recharging with the AC Charger. The AC Charger may fail if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected.

  • Page 19: Choosing A Location

    The Duracell Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fi re or explosion, do not operate the Duracell® Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or fl ammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. ®...

  • Page 20: Using Duracell Powerpack 600 For The First Time

    Important: Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 ® V DC appliance, ensure that the battery of the Duracell Powerpack is fully charged. If the battery has been fully discharged, recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 35 hours.

  • Page 21: Using The Light

    Duracell Powerpack can power most appliances within its continuous power rating (480 W). Some appliances may ® be diffi cult or impossible to operate from the Duracell Powerpack. They may have high surge requirements or should not be run ®...

  • Page 22: Run Time On Typical Ac Appliances

    Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer ® the Duracell Powerpack will operate before recharging is required. ® Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC-powered Products Watts Run time Cordless telephone 31 hrs.

  • Page 23: High Surge Appliances

    ® Although Duracell Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 960 W, some appliances may exceed ® the capabilities of the Duracell Powerpack and trigger the inverter’s safety overload shutdown circuit. Trouble Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter’s modifi...

  • Page 24: Operating Several Appliances At Once

    The switch illuminates to indicate AC power is available at the AC outlets. 2. Plug the AC appliance into one of the AC outlets and turn the appliance on. Duracell® Powerpack will operate most devices rated up to 480 W. ®...

  • Page 25: Operating 12 V Dc Appliances

    AC outlet ON/OFF switch is turned ON when using the Duracell® Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance. Having the AC outlet ON/OFF switch turned ON enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery.
  • Page 26 (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a short-circuit defect), ® the internal circuit breaker of the Duracell Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC appliance. If this occurs, unplug the 12 V DC appliance, and the internal circuit breaker automatically resets after a few seconds.

  • Page 27: Jump-Starting A Vehicle's Engine

    Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine ® You can use the Duracell Powerpack with the supplied jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor.
  • Page 28 Allow the Duracell Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jumpstart. ® Important: Recharge the Duracell Powerpack as soon as possible after each use. See “Recharging ® the Duracell Powerpack 600 Battery” on page 27.

  • Page 29: Using The Usb Ports

    ® clothing when connecting the Duracell Powerpack to an external battery. To connect the Duracell Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Connect the cables to the jump-start cable port on the ® left side of the Duracell Powerpack.
  • Page 30 (+) clip, and then remove the black negative (–) clip. 2. Remove the cables from the jump-start cable port. 3. Recharge the Duracell® Powerpack as soon as possible after use. CAUTION ®...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    3 months, may result in permanent battery damage and poor jump-starting performance. CAUTION ® Do not attempt to recharge the Duracell Powerpack battery if it is frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 32 °F (0 °C) before recharging.

  • Page 32: Recharging The Duracell Powerpack 600 Battery

    CAUTION ® Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the Duracell Powerpack is being recharged with the AC charger. The AC charger may be permanently damaged if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC charger is connected.

  • Page 33: Recharging With The Dc Charging Cable

    35 hours. When fully charged, the Charging ® Status light changes to steady green and the Duracell Powerpack is ready to use. ® Important: The 35-hour charging time for the Duracell Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet.
  • Page 34 CAUTION ® Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the Duracell Powerpack is being recharged with the DC charging cable from your vehicle. ® To recharge the Duracell Powerpack while you drive using the DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is running, plug one end of the DC charging cable into the DC power socket of the ®...

  • Page 35: Recharging With A Generator's Regulated 12 V Dc Outlet

    ® unit like the Duracell Powerpack. You can recharge the battery of the Duracell Powerpack using a generator in several ways: ® • Using the AC charger to recharge the Duracell Powerpack from a generator is possible, but would require extended generator running time.

  • Page 36: Recharging With A Solar Panel

    Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum ® of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the Duracell Powerpack through the AC charger input socket. You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD ×...

  • Page 37: Replacing The External Fuse

    Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A, 32 V DC. See page 6 for the fuse location. To replace the external fuse: 1. Remove the fuse cover. 2. Unscrew the two bolts on the fuse. 3.

  • Page 38: Recycling

    Recycling Battery-Biz is committed to environmental responsibility and has established a program for recycling Duracell rechargeable battery- related products. For instructions on how to recycle this product visit www.rbrc.org.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    5 • Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than ® can occur with the Duracell Powerpack 600. Read this chapter before contacting your dealer. Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some low-quality stereo systems have inadequate internal power-supply fi...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Reference

    ® disassemble the Duracell Powerpack except to replace ® the internal battery or 250 A fuse. The Duracell Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or burn.
  • Page 41 • Use of an average- The modifi ed sine wave ® voltage is too low. reading AC voltmeter to (MSW) output of the Duracell read output voltage. Powerpack requires a true • Battery is almost fully RMS reading meter, such discharged.

  • Page 42: A • Specifi Cations

    A • Specifi cations Electrical Specifi cations 12 V DC Section Internal battery type Sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 26 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 280 CCA DC power socket (maximum continuous 12 A with automatic reset load)

  • Page 43: Physical Specifi Cations

    Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC charger bulk charging current 1.5A Peak charging voltage (nominal) 14.2 V Charge restart voltage (nominal) 12.9 V Float charge after full charge is 1.5 mA completed (nominal) AC charger input socket maximum 2.5 A current Charging time from AC outlet 35 hours...

  • Page 44: B • Warranty And Return Information

    Battery-Biz guarantees the Duracell Powerpack 600 to be free ® of defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. This Duracell Powerpack 600 carries a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. ® If found to be defective, this Duracell Powerpack 600 will be replaced without charge when returned to Battery-Biz.

  • Page 45: Contacting Customer Support

    Contacting Customer Support If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding your Duracell® Powerpack 600, free technical support is available. Prior to calling, please review the technical support tips below. Call from a phone where you have access to your mobile device...

  • Page 46: One Year Warranty

    Warranty and Return One Year Limited Warranty The Duracell® Powerpack 600 carries a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. The manufacturer or distributor, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty.
  • Page 47 © 2012 Duracell. DURACELL is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, used under license. All rights reserved. All logos and trademarks are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or UM-DRPP600 registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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