OPERATION
Folding solar charger
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Flip the supports open.
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Pick location of set up – choose location with greatest sunlight throughout the day.
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Place the Folding Solar Charger at a position that can have direct contact with sunlight, and face the solar cell to the
sun.
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Tilt the Folding Solar Charger at a proper angle for maximum sun exposure. Angle can be same as your local latitude.
Angle of the Folding Solar Charger can be adjusted by moving the supports to different positions.
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The blue LED will flash whenever the solar cell is generating electricity.
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Connect the main cable of the Portable Solar Power Pack to the “Solar” input located on the back of the power unit.
The charger will subsequently charge the built-in battery of the power pack.
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This Portable Solar Power Panel can also be used independently to charge an external battery. Simply attach battery
clamp lead wire (Serial # 4) to the main cable, and connect the battery clamp/male CLA to the battery / 12 Volt
outlet.
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Please note that it is recommended to disconnect the Portable Solar Power Kit from your 12 Volt outlet or battery
when starting your car engine. Electrical surges from the engine, when starting and running, may damage your Power
Pack.
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Rubber covers are provided to keep the Power Pack protected from the elements and to ensure safe use of this output.
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The Power Pack houses a built-in charge controller.
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Please make sure that the Power Pack is not in use while your vehicle is in use.
Installation:
Installation through the 12 Volt Outlet:
Plug the 12 Volt Male adapter into the female 12 Volt Outlet found in vehicle. Make sure both ends are secure and aligned
correctly.
Installation to Battery by Alligator Clamps:
Connect the alligator clamps correctly by matching the red clamp which is Positive (+) to the Positive (+) terminal on your
battery. Connect the black Clamp which is Negative (-) to the Negative (-) Terminal on your battery. Failure to follow these
suggestions may cause damage to the battery that may cause
bodily harm
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For optimal charging power ensure, the panel (solar
cell up) is directly facing the sun.
Power Pack:
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The Power Pack is an independent source that supplies power to your applications. It consists of a built-in battery, a
charge controller, and two inputs & outputs.
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Use the Folding Solar Charger to charge the internal battery. It takes approximately three sunny days to fully charge
the battery.
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Insure that the voltage switch on the folding solar charger is set to “12V” before connecting to the power pack.
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Switch on the power pack.
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When the battery is charging the LED charge indicator will be illuminated. Once the Power Pack is completed
charging the LED will go off.