Duracell DRPP300S1 Owner's Manual page 42

Problem
Run time is less than
expected.
Measured AC output
voltage is too low.
Battery Status LED is
OFF when AC charger is
connected
Battery Status LED is red
and Battery Level LEDs
show the battery is full
when the Battery Level
button is triggered.
Possible Cause
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Duracell Powerpack
battery is not fully
charged.
AC appliance power
consumption is higher
than expected.
Environmental
temperature is less than
0°C (32°F) or more than
40°C (104°F)
Using an average-reading
AC voltmeter to read
output voltage.
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Duracell Powerpack
battery is almost fully
discharged.
No AC power at the AC
wall outlet.
AC charger is faulty.
Battery Level lights are
only accurate when the
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Duracell Powerpack has
been disconnected from
all appliances and all
charging sources for 15
minutes
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Solution
Recharge using the AC
charger, until Battery Status
LED is green
Check AC appliance power or
wattage rating (or current draw
for 12 V DC appliances) and
compare with Table 3-1 on
page 10 and Table 3-2 on page
13.
Operate within correct
temperature range.
The modifi ed sine wave output
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of the Duracell Powerpack
requires a true RMS reading
meter, such as the Fluke
87 series, for accurate
measurement.
Press Battery Level button
to verify battery status and
recharge the Duracell
Powerpack as necessary.
Battery Level LEDs are only
accurate when the unit has
been disconnected from all
appliances and all charging
sources for 15 minutes.
Ensure power is available at
the AC wall outlet.
Replace the AC charger.
Unplug the charging sources
and any appliances and let the
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Duracell Powerpack rest
for 15 minutes to obtain an
accurate reading.
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