Brunton INSPIRE User Manual

INSPIRE - FREEDOM - RESTORE USER'S GUIDE
Power Input
Start/Level Button
Charge Indicator
Level Indicator

Loading Your Brunton Charger

 USB: Connect the rectangular USB plug to an active (running) computer USB port. The Brunton's charge
indicator will blink green. When the battery is fully charged, all 4 blue LEDs will show and the green
indicator will stop. This trickle charge mode ensures your battery will not over-charge.
Charge time (from empty to full) Freedom/Restore 2-3 hrs : Inspire 3-4 hrs
 12v DC: Connect the rectangular USB plug to the included 12 volt adapter and then to an active (running)
12V
vehicle 12v outlet/cigarette lighter. The Brunton's charge indicator will blink green. When the battery is
fully charged, all 4 blue LEDs will show and the green indicator will stop. This trickle charge mode
ensures your battery will not over-charge. Charge time (from empty to full) Freedom/Restore 2-3 hrs :
 Solar PV: (Freedom & Restore only*). Place your Brunton into bright, direct sunlight with solar PV facing
upwards and angled toward the sun. There's no need to press any buttons or move any cables. The
Brunton's charge indicator light will blink green. When the battery is fully charged, all 4 blue LEDs will
show and the green indicator will stop. This trickle charge mode ensures your battery will not over-charge.
Charge time (from empty to full) Freedom 20 hrs : Restore: 10 hrs.**
* The Inspire power pack will integrate with any Brunton solar array using the included USB cable or 12v adapter.
** Giving specific numbers on charge times for solar items is very complex. Many factors can affect charge times

Maximizing Efficiency From Your Brunton Charger

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INSPIRE - FREEDOM - RESTORE USER'S GUIDE
Years of Brunton design, experience and innovation brings you these
rugged, power-packed, renewable chargers for your USB-based mobile
devices. Armored for the bumps and tumbles of the back-country and
powerful enough for today's power-hungry electronics; Brunton keeps
your adventure charged. Please fully understand the use and limitations
of your device before taking it into the field. Always test for functionality
and compatibility before it becomes a necessity.
Adventure-Armor
100mA Photovoltaic
(Restore Model -
(2) 100mA PVs)
Power-Output
Task Light
Inspire 3-4 hrs
including: type of phone/device and differing power requirements, atmospheric/cloud conditions, time of year,
time of day, position, shadowing, and the users position on the globe.
 Your Brunton photovoltaic coverts sunlight into electricity throughout the day,
but depending on the season or the time of day, you should adjust and reposition
your Brunton charger to face the sun and maximize solar power collection. The
sun is typically most powerful between the hours of 11am and 2pm.
 Obstructions like cloud-cover and shade will greatly reduce effectiveness and
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increase charge times. Your Brunton charger is optimized for full, direct sunlight.
Charging through glass or windows also greatly reduces efficiency. Glass must
be clean if this method is employed. Brunton strongly discourages leaving
your Brunton charger on the dash-board of your car unattended. The extreme
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temperatures could damage the impact Adventure-armor.
 In general, Brunton recommends you fully charge both your electronic device
OPTIMAL
and your Brunton charger before leaving home. Then to ensure you always have
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power in reserve, keep your Brunton charger in the open by lashing it to the top
of your backpack, or hanging it from the outside of your tent. This allows the sun
to constantly charge and maintain your Brunton.
 Brunton recommends you store your power pack fully charged. Due to natural
discharge, you should charge your power pack every 4 to 5 months.
Charge
Start/Level Button
Indicator
Power Output
Adventure-Armor
Level Indicator
Power Input
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