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and to and from the destination depending on the current, charge
and power draw, as well as a few other factors. Unless electricity
is governed and controlled with technology, such as a solar charge
controller, you cannot be assured of the results when charging
with solar panels, batteries or other electronic components.
• Solar panels only produce electricity with the presence of sunlight.
When a solar panel is not exposed to sun or is connected to a
battery without a solar charge controller, the electricity in the
battery will flow back to the panel in the form of heat. The panels
will become warm, as an electric blanket would, and may drain the
connected battery. Please note: Do not use solar panels as heat
sources.
• The other peril of ungoverned solar charging batteries is that you
may overcharge and damage the battery. This is unsafe and will not
give you more energy. In fact, it will most likely reduce the charge
because of the damage caused to the battery. The battery may swell
and become warm. Do not use a swollen battery. Instead, carefully
dispose of it in a legal and safe manner.
• Disconnect your Patriot Power Generator from any charging
source when it is not charging. Unlike lead-based batteries, the
lithium-based Patriot Power Generator does not need to be kept
on a trickle charger or have the charger plugged in constantly to
retain a charge.
12. I turned off the power switches on my Patriot Power Generator,
but the unit's fan is still on. Should I be worried?
• No. After you turn off the power switches, but before you turn
the master power key to the OFF position, the Patriot Power
Generator's fan may continue to run to cool the internal
components to optimal temperatures. The fan may also run while
the unit is charging but is not being used to power any devices.
13. The Patriot Power Generator emits a burning odor while
operating.
• The Patriot Power Generator should not have any odor while
functioning or bring stored. Dust, dirt or debris should not be
allowed to enter the Patriot Power Generator, but if it does, it may
emit a very light odor similar to a clothes dryer when the generator
is powered on. Use electronics-safe compressed canned air to
clear the vents of your unit (only while the unit is turned off). If you
notice a strong, smoky or persistent odor, stop use immediately .
Do not attempt to remove anything from the interior of the Patriot
Power Generator. Do not use the Patriot Power Generator again,
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