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number and you will know how many hours it should take the
Patriot Power Generator to charge (again, with 3-30 percent
accuracy).
- Let the Patriot Power Generator charge for the estimated
time. Watch to see the battery charge status bar update, and
it will give you the battery charge level. When the lightning
symbol disappears and the battery charge bar symbol indicates
a full charge, continue to charge the unit for 30 to 60 minutes
(depending on sunlight conditions) to ensure that the battery
cells are optimally balanced. The Patriot Power Generator has
a cutoff built into it that will stop current from flowing to it after
the Patriot Power Generator is fully charged. Even with this
safety feature, do not leave a generator to charge unattended.
Keep the unit in a place you can monitor as you charge the unit to
ensure proper charging.
- Do not attempt to charge the Patriot Power Generator beyond
the 30-60 minutes allotted to balance the battery cells. You
cannot overcharge the Patriot Power Generator without
damaging the battery and creating an unsafe environment that
may lead to serious injury or death.
• Some energy sources are more reliable than others. Know the
type of electricity and the current you are putting into your Patriot
Power Generator. For instance, if you have a Patriot Power
Generator and two DC 24V 100-watt solar panels, you know that
when they are connected to the Patriot Power Generator and in
direct sunlight, the panels will give 200 watts of DC 12V energy to
the battery. The battery has a capacity of 528 watt-hours, so it
will take roughly 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to charge the Patriot
Power Generator. When the lightning symbol disappears and the
battery charge status symbol indicates a full charge, continue
to charge the unit for 30 to 60 minutes (depending on sunlight
conditions) to ensure that the battery cells are optimally balanced.
• Tip: The Patriot Power Generator can be charged by both AC
sources and DC sources at the same time to achieve a faster
charge. Do not charge using the AC input port for more than five
hours at a time.
7. How do I know when my Patriot Power Generator is fully
discharged?
• The Patriot Power Generator has an LCD display that will show
the wattage being used and a battery status bar. These will let you
know the status of your battery while charging or discharging. Do
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