sunjoe SJ1440SG-RM, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... Joe LLC All rights reserved Original instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A Division of Snow Joe LLC Model SJ1440SG RM Form No SJ SJ1440SG RM 880E M V1 R OPERATOR S MANUAL PORTABLE GENERATOR 1800 W INDOOR OUTDOOR 1 ...

Page 2: ...erator or the battery pack as applicable except as indicated in the instructions for use and care mWARNING When using the generator basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury These include 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate or store the generator in rain snow or wet weather...

Page 3: ... Use extension cords that are long enough to allow the generator to be placed outdoors and far away from windows doors and vents to the home or to other structures that could be occupied Check that the entire length of each cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three prongs Protect the cord from getting pinched or crushed if it passes through a window or doorway Make sure the gen...

Page 4: ...of damage to the electrical plug and cord Never carry the generator by the AC charging cable Keep the cable away from heat oil and sharp edges Make sure the cable will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage or stress when the charger is in use Do not charge the generator with a damaged cord or plug Have damaged cords repaired without delay by a qualified technician at an authorized ...

Page 5: ... entangled READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the user manual s before attempting to assemble and operate SAFETY ALERT Indicates a precaution a warning or a danger Store indoors Never store the generator outdoors WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions Keep dry WARNING Electrical shock hazard WARNING Turn the machine OFF and disconnect it f...

Page 6: ...ture reference 1 Handle Grip 2 Handle releasing button 3 Retractable handle 4 Side carry handle 2 5 Wheel 2 6 On board storage 7 LCD Display 8 On Off button 9 5 V DC USB outlets 10 120 V AC outlets 11 12 V DC car lighter outlets 12 AC charging input 13 Built in GFCI 14 Safety automotive fuses 15 Vent 16 Solar charging input 17 Jump starter terminal 18 Jump starter terminal 19 Solar charging input ...

Page 7: ...ng the jump starter output terminal Weight 107 lbs 48 6 kg AC Input Charger Input Voltage Range 90 130 V A C Rated Input Range 120 V A C Max Charging Power 80 10 W AC Charging Cord Length 6 ft 1 8 m Input Frequency 60 1 Hz Peak Charging Voltage 14 7 V D C Output Voltage Bulk 14 7 0 2 V D C Absorption 14 7 0 2 V D C Float 13 7 0 2 V D C Recharge 12 6 0 2 V D C Charging Process 3 stage Bulk Absorpti...

Page 8: ...re ready to use your new portable generator The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Charging Operation There are two charging options for yo...

Page 9: ...t and can be charged by 12 V DC solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 20 A current such as Sun Joe Foldable Solar Panels SJ1440SP Visit snowjoe com or call customer service at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 to purchase To charge the generator by Sun Joe foldable solar panels follow these steps 1 Unfold the solar panels Fig 4 There are 2 x 25 ft 2 x 7 6 m solar connector cables inside the packag...

Page 10: ...luminated for 5 seconds and the beeper will sound Fig 11 9 While in charging only mode no output loads devices are connected only input power battery level and solar charging indicators will be displayed Fig 11 10 To read the battery current voltage turn the unit on Push and hold the ON OFF button for approximately 1 5 seconds and release the button when the unit beeps Fig 12 Fig 7 Branch connecto...

Page 11: ...cting solar panels in parallel up to 240 W for a 12 V DC system is recommended to shorten the charging time The maximum output current is limited to 20 A Fig 15 NOTE Solar input exceeding 20 A will trip the generator s solar charging fuse mCAUTION Risk of damage to battery pack Polycrystalline or Monocrystalline modules for 12 V DC system may be used for charging the generator Using higher voltage...

Page 12: ...y press and hold the ON OFF button for approximately 3 seconds Fig 16 3 After approximately 1 5 seconds the unit will beep once but continue pressing ON OFF button down for approximately three more seconds until the unit beeps again and the backlight is illuminated Fig 16 4 To reprogram the backlight so that it turns off automatically repeat the steps above Fig 16 Turn ON backlight press 3 seconds...

Page 13: ...cator will be illuminated When the solar panel is initially connected or disconnected the LCD display s backlight will be illuminated for approximately 5 seconds and the generator will beep AC Charging The AC charging indicator will be displayed when connecting to any sources of AC power Upon initial connection the AC charging indicator will be illuminated the LCD display s backlight will be illum...

Page 14: ...test s progress All indicators will be illuminated at the same time when the generator initially powered on Fig 19 4 After the self test completes approximately 5 seconds the LCD display panel will be illuminated and then turn off after approximately 5 seconds 5 The generator is in output only mode when the unit is turned on no input power is connected but loads devices are connected to the system...

Page 15: ...Fuse set Fig 24 Solar input fuse one 20 A 32 V D C D C car lighter output fuses two 15 A 32 V D C Jump start fuses seven 30 A 32 V D C Fig 21 Battery current voltage Solar charging AC charging Battery capacity percentage Charging power AC outlets Consumption power Battery level Simultaneous Charging and Output Mode with AC Output Fig 22 Battery current voltage Time remaining USB outlets Car lighte...

Page 16: ... any moving parts 6 Press and hold the ON OFF button for approximately 1 5 second to turn on the generator release when the unit beeps 7 Disconnect the jumper cables from both the vehicle and the generator immediately once the vehicle has been started 8 Replace covers from battery terminals mWARNING Prevent the red and black jumper cable clamps from touching one another while both jaws of the othe...

Page 17: ...ly by a factory authorized service center When replacing the battery replace with the same type of battery mCAUTION Do not open or mutilate battery Released chemicals are harmful to the skin and eyes and are toxic mCAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock 2 The following precautions should be observed when working on battery Remove watches rings or other metal objects Use tools wit...

Page 18: ... where applicable 3 Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment or manual may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak 4 Do not mix old and new batteries 5 Do not mix Alkaline Standard Carbon Zinc or Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion batteries 6 Do not dispose of batteries in fire The cell of the batt...

Page 19: ...erformed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury When servicing generator use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the cleaning and maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury If your Sun Joe porta...

Page 20: ...larm continues for one minute the backlight and alarm will turn off Only the error code will be shown continuously The unit will automatically reset once the fault condition is removed Check if the DC input voltage is over the input voltage range EO3 AC output overload shut down and AC output short circuit shut down Unit shuts down An AC load applied to the system in inverter mode is above operati...

Page 21: ...the E03 fault condition EO7 System over temperature warning System is still operating but the system s internal temperature is close to the shut down limit Backlight turns pink color and flashes Unit continues to run If the warning is ignored the generator will eventually go into the E04 fault condition EO8 Car lighter port 1 fuse is tripped DC car lighter output current is more than 15 A Backligh...

Page 22: ...Joe Sun Joe replacement parts and accessories NEVER use replacement parts or accessories that are not intended for use with this portable generator Contact Snow Joe Sun Joe if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your portable generator The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage Acces...

Page 23: ...hall be construed as obligating Snow Joe Sun Joe to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective This warranty is intended to cover product defects only Snow Joe LLC is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of the Snow Joe Sun ...

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