Champion 201107, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ionpowerequipment com READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without...

Page 2: ...Altitude 17 Pairing with Power Station 18 Charging From Wall 18 Using Included Easy Connect DC Solar Charge Harness 19 Recommended Solar Panels 19 Using APP Port 20 Operation 20 Using the Expansion Battery 20 Do Not Overload Expansion Battery 21 Expandable Capacity 21 Turning Off the Expansion Battery 21 Moving the Expansion Battery 21 Maintenance 21 Cleaning the Expansion Battery 21 Storage 21 Sp...

Page 3: ...has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the Expansion Battery ...

Page 4: ...xpansion Battery and accessory products you intend to use CAUTION In outdoor conditions this device is intended for temporary outdoor use only Reasonable care should always be exercised when using this device outdoors in damp conditions but should never be used in wet conditions WARNING Do not use Expansion Battery for medical and life support uses In case of emergency call 911 immediately NEVER u...

Page 5: ... plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the Expansion Battery Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the tool Do not use this Expansion Battery if the power cord or the battery cables are damaged in any way Always use a suitable extension cord to reduce the risk of electric shock Always keep the cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Always position cords carefull...

Page 6: ...increase the risk of fire CAUTION When charging the Expansion Battery Always charge the Expansion Battery s internal battery in a well ventilated area Do not charge the internal battery below 32 F 0 C or above 113 F 45 C Do not charge Expansion Battery in rain snow damp or wet locations Always connect to properly grounded outlets Never use Expansion Battery or charger in the presence of explosive ...

Page 7: ... In case of battery damage If damaged the internal battery may emit hazardous fumes If fumes are present move Expansion Battery to a well ventilated area Do not try to repair the Expansion Battery or replace the battery CAUTION Safe disposal of Lithium ion battery Lithium ion batteries contain elements that pose health risks to individuals if they are allowed to leach into the ground water supply ...

Page 8: ... intérieur seulement Utiliser pour charger uniquement les accumulateurs du type Li ion D autres types d accumulateurs pourraient éclater et causer des blessures oudommages Input Entrée Output Sortie Voltage VDC Voltage V CC Current A Courant A 10 28 MAX 25 55 8 Watts W Watts W 440 Input Entrée Output Sortie Voltage V Voltage V Current A Courant A 120 AC CA MAX 4 5 55 DC CC 8 Frequency Hz Fréquence...

Page 9: ...to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Ground Consult with local electrician to determine grounding requirements before operation Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Shield eyes Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury If damaged battery may emit hazardous fumes If fumes present move battery to a well ventilated area Fire Explosion Bat...

Page 10: ... not operate Expansion Battery in wet conditions This product uses lithium ion Li ion batteries Local state or federal laws prohibit disposal of Li ion batteries in ordinary trash In the United States and Canada a large network of over 30 000 battery drop off locations may be found at www call2recycle org and or consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling dispo...

Page 11: ...tudy them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Press to power display ON OFF Expansion Battery discharging to power station Expansion Battery charging Expansion Battery Input Output SYMBOL MEANING AC Charging Input APP DC Charging Input Charging Module Input ...

Page 12: ...pansion Batteries 4 Charging Module Input Used to charge the Expansion Battery using the provided charging module 5 Charging Module Used to charge the Expansion Battery from a regular wall outlet or solar panels 6 AC Fast Charge 120V AC 60Hz 4 5A MAX May be used to charge the Expansion Battery from a regular wall outlet Uses included cord 7 APP DC Charging Input May be used to charge the Expansion...

Page 13: ...play on Display shuts off automatically after 30 seconds 4 3 2 1 This meter displays the remaining battery level of the Expansion Battery from 0 100 The display button must be pressed to illuminate the display however the Expansion Battery is fully operational as soon as it is plugged into and paired with the Power Station The top LED will illuminate red when the display is turned on and the Expan...

Page 14: ...In Indicates battery is charging Do not charge either Power Station or Expansion Batteries while connected to each other Refer to your Power Station s Operator s Manual for a full description of the Power Station s Intelligauge functions and icons This meter displays a variety of info such as input output power charge discharge times as well as faults errors and protection codes to help diagnose m...

Page 15: ... 0 Hours to empty 0 watts in Power Station battery is at 10 H 1 2 W Expansion Battery High Temperature Warning Example Steady red when the Expansion Battery has experienced a high temperature event The Expansion Battery with fault will display fault code E13 or E14 See troubleshooting section 1 2 W Expansion Battery Low Temperature Warning Example Steady red when the Power Station has experienced ...

Page 16: ...ON Another Expansion Battery or Power Station detected during charging Example Steady red when the Expansion Battery and or Power Station have experienced a communication fault The Expansion Battery with fault will display fault code E2 See troubleshooting section 1 2 W ...

Page 17: ...down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock There are ground terminals on the panel of this product The ground terminal must be connected to the ground reliably with a ground conductor Surge Protection Electronic devices including computers and many programmable appliances use components that are designed to operate within a narrow v...

Page 18: ...TION will illuminate then flash 3 times if LED light does not turn on or flash 3 times repeat steps 2 and 3 making sure no other Expansion Batteries are connected during the pairing process 5 To pair additional Expansion Batteries repeat steps 1 4 Charging From Wall CAUTION Do not charge Expansion Battery or Power Station while they are connected to each other Doing so will cause a fault condition...

Page 19: ...uce 250 350W of charging power It may be necessary and will not harm your Power Station to add more solar panels to the harness until you reach 440W of charging power 1 Connect the APP end of the Easy Connect DC Solar Charge Harness included to the APP input port on the back of the charging module 2 Connect up to three solar panels using the MC4 connectors 3 If not using all 3 connections you can ...

Page 20: ...ing battery level is equal among all connected Expansion Batteries and Power Station Once all remaining battery levels are the same they will begin discharging at the same rate Once paired the Expansion Batteries can be unplugged from the Power Station or each other and remain paired until manually unpaired The Expansion Batteries can be chained with the paired Power Station in any order CAUTION D...

Page 21: ...ry WARNING DO NOT spray Expansion Battery directly with water No user serviceable parts for maintenance required Water can enter the Expansion Battery through the cooling slots and damage the Expansion Battery electronics 1 Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the Expansion Battery 2 Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and debris 3 Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debri...

Page 22: ...age 46 8 Pack Max Output Voltage 54 6 Pack Capacity 1638 Wh Single Cell Equivalent Capacity Up to 455 Ah at 3 6V AC Charger Specifications Output Watts 440 Input Voltage 120 Output Voltage 55 DC Max Input Amps 4 5 Output Amps 8 Input Frequency 60 DC Charger Specifications Output Watts 440 Input Voltage 10 28 Output Voltage 55 Max Input Amps 25 Output Amps 8 Temperature Specifications Charging Temp...

Page 23: ...Reset button if Power Station warning light is flashing red If power still not restored turn both units OFF for 1 minute then restart the Power Station Device is faulty Check all plugged in devices for frayed or faulty wires Never run any equipment in wet or humid environments Device not compatible with USB outlet Check your devices charging capability and try different USB outlet Unit is too hot ...

Page 24: ...y at the sun and there is ample sunlight Read your solar panel s instruction manual for proper placement and instructions Charging while connected to Power Station Do not charge either Power Station or Expansion Batteries while connected to each other Unit not charging at Solar Panel rated wattage Charging wattage depends on environmental conditions and panel efficiency Adjust your solar panels to...

Page 25: ...ayed or faulty wires Plug devices back in one by one and check if specific device is causing fault E6 Discharge overcurrent protection Restart the Power Station and lower load by unplugging one or more devices E7 Battery voltage out of range Restart the Power Station E8 Internal communication failure Restart the Power Station E9 Internal communication failure Restart the Power Station E10 MOS high...

Page 26: ...not apply to parts and or labor if the product is deemed to have been misused neglected involved in an accident abused loaded beyond the product s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warrant...