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PowerG PG1800WP Operating Manual

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OpEraTINg MaNUaL
Mobile power Center
English page 1
Version 1
Copyright ©2013 Sumec North America
QUESTIONS?
Our Customer Service staff is ready
to provide assistance. In the case
of a damaged or missing part, most
replacement parts ship from our facility.
For immediate help with assembly, or for
additional product information,
email support@sumec-na.com
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FOr rEFErENCE
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instructions, operating procedures, and
Warranty. The original sales invoice is
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  • Page 1 Model/Modelo PG1800WP OpEraTINg MaNUaL Mobile power Center English page 1 Version 1 Copyright ©2013 Sumec North America QUESTIONS? ¿prEgUNTaS? Nuestro personal de servicio al cliente está Our Customer Service staff is ready listo para proveer asistencia. En el caso to provide assistance. In the case de una parte dañada o faltante, la mayoría...
  • Page 2 Sumec North America 3939 Royal Dr. NW, Suite 234 Kennesaw, GA, 30144 Telephone: 1-866-902-9690 E-mail: support@sumec-na.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PG1800WP Operating Manual TaBLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Introduction Feature System Control Panel Output Panel Input Panel Back Panel Operation Working Mode Output-Only Mode Charging-Only Mode Simultaneous Charging and Output Mode Recharging Charging Options Charging with the Built-in AC Charger...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMpOrTaNT SaFETY INSTrUCTIONS Misuse of the PG1800WP may result in injury to the user and/or damage to property. Read, understand and follow all CAUTION and WARNING statements contained in this manual. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the PG1800WP or to other equipment.

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    The PG1800WP’s internal inverter components may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140°F (60°C) during prolonged operation. Ensure at least 6” (15 cm) of air space is maintained on all sides and on top of PG1800WP. During operation, keep away from materials that could be ignited by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags, etc.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTrODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the PG1800WP. This system is a battery- powered system which can supply electrical power up to 1440 watts. This mobile energy center operates a wide variety of roles including recreational power, emergency power and productivity power.
  • Page 7 Owning a Mobile Power Center unit can give you some peace of mind. What makes up the Mobile Power Center system? The PG1800WP is several products combined into one compact and portable unit. • 100 Ah 12 V AGM battery. (stores DC electricity just like a battery in a car, sealed, non-spillable).
  • Page 8 INTrODUCTION vices to be charged with 12 VDC car type sockets, i.e. car charger). • Self-contained wheeled chassis (allows the entire unit to be moved freely like a portable gas generator). How can Mobile Power Center help me in an average short term power outage? In the event of a power outage, most people are limited to handheld flashlights, cell-phones and candles.
  • Page 9 INTrODUCTION is managing the loads. You can easily do this by monitoring the display panel which tells you the battery capacity left and current wattage draw from the unit (how much power you are using). The lower the draw, the longer the run time. If the power stayed off into the night, you could wheel the unit into your bed- room, plug in the all important alarm clock and cell phone and sleep worry free.
  • Page 10 INTrODUCTION Option 2 Use the Mobile Power Center and a small gasoline generator as a team effort. Run your generator and 12 VDC solar panel to charge the Mobile Power Center during the day. Use the Mobile Power Center alone at night to cut noise and fuel usage.

  • Page 11: Feature

    Power Off Press and hold the ON/OFF power button for approximately 0.5 second, release when the unit beeps. The PG1800WP will be turned off, AC outlets will be unpowered, but the USB and 12 VDC outlets can still be used.
  • Page 12 The output indicator displays the total power being pulled from the AC inverter or the DC terminals. Input: 200 The input indicator displays the total power being input into the PG1800WP from the solar panel(s) or the AC charger. Error: E01 The error indicator displays an error code, if any.
  • Page 13 Solar charging indicator When the PG1800WP is connected to a solar panel, the solar charging indicator will be illuminated. When the solar panel is initially connected (or disconnected), the LCD display’s backlight will be illuminated for approximately five seconds and the unit will beep.

  • Page 14: Output Panel

    • Two 5 VDC USB outlets provide power whether or not the PG1800WP is powered on. • Two 120 VAC outlets provide 120 V / 60 Hz power only when the PG1800WP is powered on. • Two 12 VDC car lighter outlets provide power whether or not the PG1800WP is powered on.

  • Page 15: Back Panel

    3.3.3 Jump start fuses: seven 30 A / 32 VDC. 3.4 Vent: the vent for inner fan. WARNING: Always maintain at least 6” (15 cm) of empty air space around all sides of the PG1800WP’s cabinet to allow for proper cooling whenever the unit is operating. 4. Back Panel Figure 8 Back panel 4.1/4.2 12 VDC terminals: Jump start a car by connecting the red positive (+)
  • Page 16 FEaTUrE 4.3/4.3 Solar charging input: Charge the PG1800WP’s battery by connecting the red positive (+) and black negative (-) terminals to the solar panel. 4.5 Telescopic handle Telescopic handle release button: Use your thumb to press the release button, then pull and extend the telescoping handle. (see the illustration below)

  • Page 17: Operation

    5 seconds and the beeper will sound. If the PG1800WP detects an error, the LCD display’s backlight will turn red and begin flashing. The relevant error code will be displayed and the beeper will sound every second.

  • Page 18: Simultaneous Charging And Output Mode

    OpEraTION While in charging-only mode, following indicators will be displayed: - Battery capacity 100% - Input power 100 w - Battery level Depending on the energy input’s source, the related charging indicators will also be illuminated: - Solar charging indicator - AC charging indicator Simultaneous Charging and Output Mode - One or more loads/devices are connected to outlets and one or more sources of input power are connected.

  • Page 19: Recharging

    12 VDC solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 20 A can be used to charge the PG1800WP via the solar charging input. Please email us for solar panel kit purchase at support@sumec-na.com, or call our toll free hotline: 1-866- 902-9690.

  • Page 20: Battery Self-Discharge And Shelf Life

    3 months, may cause permanent damage to the battery. CAUTION: Risk of damage to battery Do not attempt to charge the PG1800WP’s battery if it is frozen. A frozen battery should be gradually warmed to 32°F (0°C) before charging.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    This section will help you quickly identify the source of most problems that can occur with the PG1800WP. If you have a problem with the PG1800WP, please review this chapter before contacting customer support. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact customer support, record the details on the form “Your System’s Information”...
  • Page 22 Unit continues to run. Overload the AC load applied to the Warning system is excessive and may If the warning is ignored, cause the PG1800WP to shut the unit will eventually go down. into the fault condition. Backlight turns pink color and...
  • Page 23 TrOUBLESHOOTINg System Over System is still operating, but Unit continues to run. Temperature the system’s internal tempera- If the warning is ignored, Warning ture is close to the shutdown unit will eventually go to the limit. fault condition. Backlight turns pink color and flashes.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SpECIFICaTION This chapter contains the electrical specifications of the PG1800WP. Inverter Parameter Inverter Input Voltage Range 10.7 - 15.5 VDC Rated Input Voltage 12.5 VDC Maximum Input Current 190 A Output Voltage (at no load) 120 VAC / ±5 VAC Output Frequency 60 Hz / ±1 Hz...
  • Page 25 SpECIFICaTION Maximum Charging Power 80 W /±10 W AC Input Frequency 60 Hz /± 1 Hz Bulk 14.7 VDC /± 0.2 VDC Output Voltage Float 13.7 VDC /± 0.2 VDC Recharge 12.6 VDC /± 0.2 VDC Three-Stage Charging Process: • Bulk Stage Charging Process •...

  • Page 26: Replacement & Installation Of The Battery

    rEpLaCEMENT & INSTaLLaTION OF THE BaTTErY Use only batteries meeting the following criteria: a. Battery type: Sealed lead-acid, AGM. b. Nominal voltage: 12 VDC. c. Capacity: 60 Ah or 80 Ah or 90 Ah or 100 Ah. d. Battery should comply with UL1989 standard. e.
  • Page 27 rEpLaCEMENT & INSTaLLaTION OF THE BaTTErY The replacement steps of the battery are as follows: 1) Remove the six screws and open the upper cover. Screws 2) Remove the fixed bar securing the battery. Fixed bar 6-4/5 in . 13 in . 8-2/5 in.

  • Page 28: Used Battery Disposal

    & INSTaLLaTION OF THE BaTTErY PG1800WP’s positive and negative batteries. 8) Unwrap POSITIVE (RED) lug, connect the cables to the POSITIVE (RED) terminal of the battery and tighten. 9) Unwrap NEGATIVE (BLACK) lug, connect the cables to the NEGATIVE (BLACK) terminal of the battery and tighten.

  • Page 29: Battery Operating Time

    BaTTErY OpEraTINg TIME PG1800WP output 120 VAC can be used to drive electrical appliances such as lamps, computers, electric tools, etc. USB output 5 VDC can supply power to cellular phone and digital products such as MP3 players, tablets, etc.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    • E-mail: support@sumec-na.com rETUrN pOLICY Should you need to return your PG1800WP, the following information will help you process your return: No returned merchandise will be accepted without a Return To Vendor (RTV) number. Please call our toll free number and speak with a customer service representative to obtain an RTV# along with shipping instructions.
  • Page 31 rETUrN pOLICY Return using your preferred shipping method. NOTICE: some products include free shipping, so if you return one of these products, the actual outbound shipping costs will be deducted from your return refund. Opened Merchandise: There is a 30-day return policy with a 25% restocking fee to cover testing, cleaning and repackaging expenses for products that have been opened.

  • Page 32: Your System's Information

    YOUr SYSTEM’S INFOrMaTION As soon as you open your Mobile Power Center package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. Serial Number ___________________________ Model Number PG1800WP Purchased From ___________________ Purchase Date ___________________________ If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling.

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