Lion Energy L-1500 Generator User Manual
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1. Please check with your device manufacturer for proper power requirements and compatibility See Contact Information on page 2 DC USB Outlets To use your USB outlets simply plug in the device you are trying to power and the unit will automatically configure the amount of power required to charge run the device up toa maximum of 10 Amps combined TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ 1 Mv Lion Energv L 1500 won t turn on The L 1500 is readv to give vou power bv pressing the metal button on the left of the LCD display When the LED ring in the power button is lit your L 1500 is on and ready for use The L 1500 mav charge with either AC or DC sources while itis turned off but you may not useitin pass through mode or use any other output while off For the L 1500 to function to its highest ability it must be charged after being used and not be abused misused or damaged Please ensure all ofthese conditions are met Checkfor Error Code Should you encounter further trouble please contact our customer service department 2 left my Lion Energy L 1500 plugged into the wall to trickle charge it and now it won t accept a charge Your L 1500 should not be trickle charged Lithium batteries are not treated the same as other battery You can leave your L 1500 connected to a wall socket continuously and connected to solar panels for two to charge it but itis not recommended toleave the solar panels connected constan2. and weighing only 34 pounds 15 5 kg That s small enough to carry or store just about anywhere Most generators that offer even less power surpass this weight by more than double Affordable No other generator offers the same quiet power output and device versatility for the same value SYMBOLS AND TERMS Important Symbols The following symbols are used in this guide N WARNING Warnings are conditions and practices that could result in personalinjury CAUTION Cautions are conditions and practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important Terms The following terms are helpful for you to know and are usedin this guide Additional Information You can find additionalinformation about this product at www lionenergy com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN WARNING This section provides important safety and operating instructions AN CAUTION Check with manufacturer of medical devices before powering anv life support svstems or other medical devices or equipment to ensure compatible with the power supplied bv the L 1500 N CAUTION Check with tool and or equipment manufacturer before powering any of their products to ensure itis compatible with the power supplied by the L 1500 Before using your unit read ALL instructions and informationin this user manual Although intended for indoor use the L 1500 can be used outdoors if sheltered DO NOT expose the unit to rain snow or ext
3. The Lion Energv L 1500 emits a burning odor while operating The L 1500 should not have anv odor while functioningor stored Dust dirt or debris should not be allowed to enter the L 1500 but if it does it may emit a very light odor similar to a clothes dryer when functioning Use electronics safe compressed canned air to clear 20 the vents of your unit only while the unit is turned off If you notice an odor that persists is strong or smoky stop use immediately and donot attempt to remove anything from the interior of the L 1500 Do not use the L 1500 again and contact customer service for repair or replacement See Contact Information on page 2 14 The Lion Energy L 1500 will not run my microwave after used itto watch TV The L 1500 has a battery capacity of 600W h After a device has used 500W h of the battery another device will not have 600W h to use but 100W h Remember to calculate the power consumption of the devices you use and ration the time you plan to use your unit accordingly The LCD display will help you with these calculations Toensure you are able to enjoy the L 1500 s full battery charge after being used charge it fully and turn the power off Toextend the battery life connect the L 1500 to solar panels while in use 15 My fully discharged Lion Energy L 1500 LCD battery gauge looks like it is fully charged almost immediately after l start charging it Is it fully charged No Lithium batteries ar
4. temperature protection Inverter low voltage protection DCOUT over current protection Totalload on system exceeds 1500W constant rating or short term surge maximum Internal battery temperature too high Battery has been run down Maximum surge current exceeded for maximum time Temperature limit exceeded Battery voltage toolow toruninverter Maximum surge current exceeded for maximum time Check current draw of appliances loads Retry with smaller load Switch unit on offtoreset Check ambient temperature outside Place unit in cooler environment shade inside Constant charge discharge load on unit may need to be reduced Recharge unit Check current draw of appliances loads Reduce number of discharge devices Switch offinverter Check loads appliances Retry with smaller loads Recharge unit Check current draw of appliances loads Reduce number of discharge devices 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions LxWxH 17 75 x 10 125 x12 Weight 341bs 15 5kg Operating Temperatures 32 194 degrees F 0 50 C Battery Lithium Iron Phosphate Based Chemistry LifePO4 50 Amp h 600W h 12V Rated for 2500 charge and discharge cvcles Minimum Charge Time 3 5 Hours Charge Retention 1 Year 80 Integrated Inverter 120V AC Pure Sine Wave 9600W for 300 ms then 1600W for 5 seconds then 1500W continuous Integrated Charge Controller Maximum of 40A
5. time for a faster charge 7 How do know when my Lion Energy L 1500 is fully discharged The L 1500 has an LCD faceplate that will display a time until empty atimetofullas wellas a battery gauge These will let you know the status of your battery while charging or discharging Do not attempt to over discharge the L 1500 It will cause damage to the unit and will void your warranty If you have a device such as alaptop computer with AC 120V power cable connected tothe L 1500 while using the device the battery drain will be more demanding To prolong the usable life of your devices on the battery turn the laptop computer off while charging it and then drain the battery of the laptop computer before connecting to the L 1500 to recharge again while the device is turned off Leaving the device on while charging mav give the illusion ofless energy used because the battery of your device will show full charge but you are in fact using almost twice the energy that you would if you were to disconnect it from the L 1500 can t connect my solar panel to my Lion Energy L 1500 If an L 1500 solar panel was included in your order the connectors are Anderson Power Pole Connectors specifically designed to fitin your L 1500 There are three sets oftheseconnectorstouse with any 12V 50V input These connectors are small and rectangular with one side that is red and another side that is black Always connect black to black and red to red Wh
6. atis provided The LCD display will show AC IN charge level and remaining charge time Once the unit is fully charged the display will read FU LL Please note When the unitis close to fully charged the display will flash and read 00 01for5to20 minutes until all the cells in the unit are balanced and fullv charged Ifthe unitis plugged into an AC outlet at the same time itis being used to power AC device the display will read PA SS because the currentis being passed through the unit into the AC device This is called UPS uninterruptible power supply mode Please Note Vour unit can be charged via AC and DC at the same time for a shorter charge time DC CHARGING AN WARNING Electrical shock can occur if DC cordis damaged or frayed Never use a damaged or frayed DC cord Replace with a new cord before proceeding with DC charging See Contact Information on page e Tocharge your unit insert the DC charging cord that is connected to your charging source solar panel hand crank windmill etc The LCD display will show DC IN charge level and remaining charge time Once the unit is fully charged the display will read FU LL Please note When the unit is close to fully charged the display will flash and read 00 01 for 5 to 20 minutes until the cells in the unit are balanced and fully charged AC USAGE OUTLETS N WARNING Electrical shock can occur if AC cordis damaged or frayed Never use a damaged or frayed AC c
7. bs LION SNERO POWEREDIBYZHUMLESS Lion Energy L 1500 Generator User Manual Trademarks Lion Energy products are atrademark of Lion Energy Other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the property oftheir respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Lion Energy L 1500 Generator User Manual 9 April 2014 Lion Energy rights reserved Exclusions for Documentation Unless specifically agreed to in writing Lion Energy A Makes nowarrantvas to the accuracv sufficiencv or suitabilitv of any technical or other information provided its manuals or other documentation B Assumes no responsibility or liability for losses damages costs or expenses whether special direct indirect consequential or coincidental which might arise out of the use of such information The use of any such information will be entirely at the user s risk Reminds you that if this manualis presentedin any language other than English although steps have been taken to maintain the accuracvof the translation the accuracv cannot be guaranteed Approved Lion Energv content is contained within the English language version whichis posted at www lionenergy com Date and Revision April 2014 Revision A Contact Information Telephone 1 844 311 5466 Sales and Customer Service sales lionenergy com Technical Support and all other issues help lionenergy com Website http www lione
8. caused through the course of regular use Damage caused by use of the unit with unsafe unregulated orinappropriate products devices power sources or power consumption Damage resulting from use ofthe product for anything other than whatitis intended for This warranty does not cover damage caused when the unitis used as a footstool wheel chock door jam or flotation device It does not float is not waterproof and may cause bodily injury or death if abused as such A return toour corporate or manufacturing facilities without an RMA number These packages will be rejected or restocked without notification to the sending party Refund of extended warranty purchased Replacement with a new unit 366 730 days from the date of delivery This extended l vear 2 years from the original date of delivery warranty may be purchased within the first 90 days of purchase The coverage of the extended warrantyisidenticaltothe terms offered in the 0 365 day period above The extended warranty may not be purchased after the original warranty expires Please contact our customer service through emailor our toll free numbers Additional Terms 1 Damage caused willfully or by negligence will void the warranty at any point in the 365 day period Willful or negligent damageis determined upon receipt and inspection of the unit All refunds returns will be processed after inspection for willful or negligent damage 2 Any unit tha
9. charging current from AC and DC circuitry Combined Charge to the internal batterv from the AC Charging Circuitry 25 14 6V DC Max DC Output Current 30A 12V DC Max DC Input Current 15A 12V 50V DC Prismatic Cell Geometry Unit Body Aluminum Case Cooled by two bottom mounted 2800RPM 33dB Fans Acrylic PMMA Faceplate 26 LCD Display 4 Bar Battery Shaped Gauge o Always on so you always know that your batteryis charged o Real time estimate when charging or discharging Time Until Empty Full Readout o TheLCD display has a timer that is activated when the L 1500 is charging or being discharged The timer will show how much time you have left before the battery is finished charging or is depleted when discharging o The display will say either Time to Full or Time to Empty depending on the rate of charge and or discharge oThe display will dynamically and automatically change with added or subtracted current when a new device is pluggedin or an existing device is unplugged from the L 1500 to display the estimated remaining time o Because the internal components need to recalibrate when a device is pluggedin or unplugged from the L 1500 the timer will take afew minutes to display an accurate estimation Controls On Off o The L 1500 has an LED lit master power button next to the LCD display The LED will be illuminated when the L 1500 is on and will not be illuminated when the L 1500 is off Input P
10. e known for their durabilitv andlong life When active for charging or discharging you may notice fluctuations or spikes in voltage because the chemical components of the batterv easilv and immediatelv accept charge or discharge The LCD batterv gauge uses the batterv voltage to gauge the charge left This method is effective at rest but should only be used asanestimate not as an accurate gauge while in use The best wav to know when vour L 1500 is charged is to know how much energy is going in from the source you are using and rely on the timer on the LCD displav to know how much time vou haveleft until the L 1500 is fully charged Refer to question 4 above for a simple equation to help gauge use Be sure to give your L 1500 atleast 3 5 4 5 hours of charge time while connected to a steady AC120V source When using a DC 12V 50V 100W solar panel a full day of unobstructed sunlight will charge your L 1500 Use 2 of these panels to charge your unit even faster 21 16 The 120V outlet turns off when use two electronic devices at the same time The L 1500 has a number of safety features built in to prevent injury to you or the unit One of these safety featuresis automatic cutoff for devices that use more than 1500W 715 Amps When the current passes 1500W or 15A power will be cut off from both AC 120V output ports and vou will need to push the button next tothe AC ports twice toresetit and turnit on For example most hai
11. ed improperly orin harsh conditions If your L 1500 is submerged in water do not turn it or touch it The L 1500 contains a powerful battery and when it comesinto contact with water or any other conducting equivalent will create an unsafe environment void the warranty and may cause serious injury or death Additionaliv the L 1500 is not rated for dropping at any height 20 Can daisy chain my Lion Energy L 1500 in series or parallel with other L 1500 units or batteries for a specific application The L 1500 is designed for use as a Stand alone power unit It should not be connected to other batteries in series or parallelin a battery bank It may be recharged by a suitable external power source and may charge a suitable external device butitis not to be usedasanormalbatteryina battery bank charging discharging array or any other combination of multiple connected batteries Doing so will void your warranty damage the unit and may expose the battery to unsafe charging and discharging conditions which may lead to serious injury or death 21 The Lion Energy L 1500 will not function after charged it with two solar panels a windmill and the AC 120V charger simultaneously The L 1500 is a versatile and adaptable product andis able to take achargefrom most modern sources We have designed your L 1500 to accept all charges possible upto15A through the DC input and 25A through the AC input If more current is available than t
12. es In order to get the most from your unit be sure to carefully read this user manual Even though your L 1500 unit has many advanced built in safety features it is stillimportant to take some time to become familiar with the Safety Instructions on Page 7 this guide before operation If you still have any questions please contact our support team See Contact Information on page e UNIT OVERVIEW You should have received the following items in your Lion Energy L 1500 kit Unit Carrying Strap AC wall outlet charging cord Things to remember When not in use press and hold main power button for 3 seconds to make sure the unit is completely off Store unit fully charged Smart LCD Display Press and hold main power button for 3 seconds to turn unit fully on Lightly press the main power button when the unitis powered onto turn the back light on and off for use during day or night Press and hold the main power button for 3 seconds to power down the unit and place it in hibernation mode Please note You may still charge your unit via AC or DC sources while in hibernation mode Wa OS Zl Interface Panel AC CHARGING AN WARNING Warning Electrical shock can occur if AC cord is damaged or frayed Never use a damaged or frayed AC cord Replace with a new cord before proceeding with AC charging See Contact Information on page e Tocharge your unit pluginthe AC cord th
13. from noon or angles that are not axially tangent to the relative path of the Sun Solar panels will produce little to no power if they are placedina shaded area behind a window or next to sun obstructing object Remember shadows move so an object that is next to the solar panel may not create a shadow during one time of the day but may produce a shadow for some or all of the rest of the day Solar panels will produce little to no power if placed vertically or facing down 10 can t connect all three of my solar panels to my Lion Energy L 1500 at the same time The L 1500 is designed to accommodate three solar panels with identical connectors If using Anderson Power Pole Connectors rectangular red and black connectors there may be dust covers that need to be pulled back to connect three panels If you have different connectors on the panels we have sent you please contact customer service to have an adapter mailed to you 11 left my solar panel connected to a battery not a Lion Energy L 1500 overnight and now it has less charge than the evening before Batteries will not gain any power from a solar panel at night It may even deplete the batteryif connected poorly without a solar charge controller ortothe wrong connections Electricityis a two way street and will flow to and from the source and to and from the destination depending on the current charge power draw as well as afew other factors Unless electricity
14. he specified limit the L 1500 will not reject the source as a whole but will only accept the amperage from that source within the specified limit If you knowingly attempt to over charge the battery it may damage it voiding the warranty and creating an unsafe environment with possible serious injury or death The number of charging sources does not matter as much as the amount of charge being put in If you could theoretically connect 100 Solar panels that have an output of 5 Amps each to the L 1500 it would only accept 15 Ampsof that 500 Amps Attempting to concentrate 500 Amps into an insufficient cable diameter such as thosefoundin the L 1500 will resultin a severe risk of electrical shock and possibly death The L 1500 can however accept all ofthe chargefromthree 5 Amp solar panels Always be aware of what you are putting and taking out of the L 1500 This is sure way to know you are treating your L 1500 ina way that will prolong the battery life stay in warranty and give you many years ofextensive use Checkfor Error Code Should youencounter further trouble please contact our customer service department 23 24 Error Code Reference List Error Specification Possible Cause Remedy code E1 01 E1 02 E1 03 E2 01 E2 02 E2 03 E3 01 System over current protection Battery over temperature protection Battery low voltage protection Inverter over current protection Inverter over
15. he L 1500 s DC 12V input ports black to black and red to red o Know how much current in Amps or Watts is being putinto your L 1500 through the 12V port If vou know the Watts divide 600W h by that number and you will know how many hours it should take with 30 accuracy If you know the Amps divide 50 A h by that number and you will know how many hours it should take the L 1500 to charge also with 30 accuracy Let L 1500 charge for the estimated time Watch to see the batterv charge status update and it will give vou an estimated time to charge as wellas the batterv charge level The L 1500 has a cutoff built into it that will stop current from flowing toit after the L 1500 is fullv charged oDonot attempt to over charge the L 1500 You cannot over charge the L 1500 without damaging the batterv and creating an unsafe environment that may lead to serious injury or death Some energy sources are more reliable than others Know the type of electricity and the current you are puttinginto your L 1500 For instance if you have L 1500 and two DC 12V 100W solar panels you know that when connected to the L 1500 and in direct sunlight the panels will give 200 Watts of DC 12V energy to the battery The battery has a capacity 600W h Watt hours and so it will take roughiv 3 4 hours of direct sunlight to charge the L 1500 Itisimportant to note that the L 1500 can be charged by both AC sources and DC sources at the same
16. he specific device you are using to measure the life of that device the battery of the L 1500 To know the life of a device with the L 1500 as a power source divide the capacity ofthe L 1500 600W h or 530W h bv the power consumption of the device in watts W and vou will have the time the device willlast in hours h Capacity Consumption Life of the device o Example 100W light bulb used in the AC 120V port 530W h 100W 5 3 Hours If you were to use a 9W LED bulb with a 100W equivalency rating the result would be 58 8 hours To know how long it will take to fully charge the L 1500 use the same formula arranged Capacity Wattage Hours Remember however that with a hand crank the slower you crank theless power you will get Example DC 12V 30W hand crank used to fully charge an L 1500 is 600W h 30W 20 hours If two DC 12V 100W solar panels were used it would only take 3 4 hours to fully charge the L 1500 Checkfor Error Code If the L 1500 will not function after following these steps contact customer support for further assistance 5 My Lion Energy L 1500 battery doesn t last as long as thought it would The L 1500 has a power capacity of 600W h or 6kW h While the L 1500 has a very large energy capacity itis not limitless and after being used will need to be recharged Think of the L 1500 as a glass and energy as water When you drink water from the glass it does refill itself b
17. ile the ends of the connectors may appear flat and not able to connect toa similar connector thev are speciallv made to slide together Simplv match up the colors on the input side and push them together gently to form solid connection The solar panel connectors that fit vour L 1500 are uniguelv engineered only for Lion Energy products They look very similar and fit together easily If vou believe you have a solar panel with a different connector and will not fit your L 1500 we will be happy to send you an adapter at no additional cost to you once confirmation of a different connector is received If you did not buy your solar panel from us and would like an adapter made we be able to help but you will need to pay for any of the associated costs 9 My Lion Energy L 1500 won t charge when connect my solar panels to it Solar panels work best when pointed directly at the sun without obstruction The solar panel will not produce an adequate chargeifitis o Not pointed toward the sun o Placed behind a window 30 to 70 less efficient depending on window type oUsedindoors o Positioned in shade Not connected to the L 1500 directly or with an approved extension cable o Used with an unapproved or excessively long extension cable The optimum position of the solar panelis slightly angled to the south if living in the Northern Hemisphere at noonin an open area The panel will produce less power at times further
18. is governed controlled with technology such as a solar charge controller you cannot be assured ofthe results when using solar panels batteries or other electronic components Solar panels only produce electricity with the presence of sunlight Wheninthe absence of sunlight and connected toa battery without a solar charge controller the electricity the battery will flow back to the panelin the form of heat The panels will become warm just like an electric blanket do not use solar panels as heat sources and may drain the battery connected toit The other peril of ungoverned solar charging batteries is that you super charge and damage the battery This is unsafe and will not give you more energy In fact it will most likely give you less charge because of the damage caused to the battery The battery may swell and become warm Do not use a swollen battery and carefully dispose ofitin alegal and safe manner Disconnect your L 1500 from any charging source when itis not charging Unlike lead based batteries the lithium based L 1500 does not need to be kept trickle charger or have the charger plugged in constantly to retain a charge 12 My Lion Energy L 1500 fans are on after turned it off Should be worried No The L 1500 may continue to run to cool the internal components to optimal temperatures after being turned off When the unit is charging the fans may turn on evenif the L 1500 is turned off 13
19. nections are clean and free of anv debris that mav prevent a solid connection reconnect the L 1500 and check the LCD displav for a charging status o Check for Error Code o Tf the L 1500 will not function after following these steps contact customer support for further assistance 4 Mv Lion Energv L 1500 won t hold a charge The L 1500 will retain 80 ofits 600W h capacity after one year of storage It will not accept a charge if either of the ports are not connected to a power source with a compatible cable It will accept a charge from either an AC 120V or DC12V 50V source in their respective ports The L 1500 has a12V 50 Amp h 600W h battery and will be able to provide the full 600W h to any DC device connected to it If using the AC 120V outlet a portion of the L 1500 battery capacity will be used to convert the native DC 12V battery power to AC 120V power Using one ofthe most efficient processes available the L 1500 is 89 efficient when using the AC 120V outlet This means that the unit has 530W h available while using the AC 120V outlets When comparing the time that different devices will functionon the L 1500 remember that all devices consume different amounts of energy For example anewer 60 LED television may consume less energy than a 42 LCD television manufactured 5 years ago and consume muchless than a10 CRT tube television manufactured 15 years ago Always use the actual wattage consumption on the label of t
20. nergy com Mailing Address Lion Energy 825 Orem Utah 84097 USA Please feel free to contact us at any time CONTENTS 5 ABOUT THE LION ENERGY L 1500 GENERATOR 6 SYMBOLS AND TERMS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 GETTING STARTED 9 UNIT OVERVIEW 14 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ 25 ERROR CODE REFERENCE LIST 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 28 WARRANTY INFORMATION 9 LIONENERGY DY ABOUT THE LION ENERGY L 1500 GENERATOR The Lion Energy L 1500 Generatoris a smart and seamless solution that protects you when outages leave you powerless for an extended period of time The quiet portable device is all about practicality and endurance lasting up to 2 500 complete life cycles Other generators try but none can match the power of the L 1500 and still offer all of the following Safe No emissions none No dangerous risks unlike fossil fuels and toxic lead acid batteries No carbon footprint no greenhouse gases and no damage to the environment Quiet The protected lithium core produces wattage without theloud continuous sanity challenging noises of other generator engines Renewable Powered and replenished by natural resources such as the sun wind and water as well as mechanical devices such as hand cranks for more information contact customer service Unit retains charge for 1year Portable The L 1500 is a relatively small device measuring just over a cubic foot
21. ord Replace with anew cord before proceeding with AC usage See Contact Information on pagee Touse your AC outlets first turn on the inverter by depressing the outlet button Once on the outlets will work like normal AC wall outlets in your home just plugin the devices you want to run Please note The outlets are based on a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI which means that if there is a power surge or short the outlets will trip an internal safety fuse reset the safety fuse unplug the device you are trying to power switch off the inverter by depressing the power button then turn on the inverter by once again depressing the power button Now press the reset button on the GFCI outlet and wait for the small green light to appear right above the reset button You can now commence using your outlet again DC USAGE OUTLETS N WARNING Electrical shock can occur if DCcordis damaged or frayed Never use a damaged orfrayed DC cord Replace with new cord before proceeding with DC usage See Contact Information on page 2 Touse the DC cigarette outlet simply plug in any I voltitem thatis rated for a maximum of 10 Amps and operate as normal Touse the DC Anderson outlets for larger loads upto 15 Amps simply plugin your devices using the included Anderson to cigarette outlet adapter and operate as normal For larger Anderson loads of up to 20 Amps plug Anderson poles directly into Anderson outlets
22. orts 110V 120V 50 60Hz Anderson Power Pole Connectors 3 sets of ports total of 15A limit using 12V 50VDCinput mn Ports 110V 220V 50 60Hz two outlets share a combined total current limit of1500W with 2000W peak for less than 5 milliseconds GFCI Protected USB 4 USB outlets each capable of at 5V DC with a shared total current limit of 8A 40W max output Anderson Power Pole Connectors 2 sets of poles with a total of 20A 12VDC shared current limit 240W max output DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter capable of 10A output 120W max output 27 WARRANTY INFORMATION 0 365 days from the date of delivery What is covered Defectsin materials or workmanship Non Cosmetic normal wear and tear related damages Returns are subject to approval and will be subject to restocking fee of 15 of the original purchase price A Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number is required to process a return for refund or repair Contact customer service for a prompt resolution Returns for repairs are accepted in this period and require an RMA number from our Customer Service Department At our discretion your unit may be repaired or replaced with a certified reconditioned unit that will continue under the original warranty terms and expiration date What is not covered Damage or defect caused willfully or through negligence Damage caused through excessive wear and tear Cosmetic blemishes scratches or dents
23. r dryers use 1500 Watts when used on the high setting Use alower setting on your hair dyer if using multiple hair dryers The same lower setting suggestion applies to toasters microwaves or electric power tools You may also need to reset the GFCI buttons between the two AC 120V outlets if they were triggered 17 My Lion Energy L 1500 stops working when turn up the power on my space heater while using it to power my TV and game console See Question 16 for additional information The L 1500 will accommodate all power draws going out of the AC 120V output up to 1500 Watts Most space heaters draw more than 1500 Watts at the higher settings Experiment to find the optimal balance between energy conservation and heat output while enjoying your entertainment 18 have 4 tablets charging through my Lion Energy L 1500 USB ports and one tablet indicates that it is not charging The L 1500 is equipped with 4 USB outputs All four are capable of a Amp output but combined can total no more than BA In this configuration three of the ports are able to simultaneously charge with 2 1A output leaving the last port with only 1 7A remaining All tablets are accepting the charge but will not indicate itis charging unless the amperage is 2 1 higher The fourth tablet is receiving 1 7A and will just take a bit longer to charge 19 My Lion Energy L 1500 got wet and now will not turn on Itis possible to damage the L 1500 when us
24. reme environments To reduce the risk of fire hazard DO NOT cover or obstruct fan vents located on the bottom of the unit Providea minimum of 6 inches of clearance on all sides of the unit when in use otherwise overheating could occur You may simultaneously connect as many as DC loads and 2 AC loads as desired reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect all sources of AC and DC from the unit before attempting any cleaning or maintenance or before working on any circuits connected to the unit SWITCHING OFF ALL POWER DISCHARGE PORTS WILL NOT ELIMINATE RISK TURN OFF MAIN POWER Inspect all power cords before attempting to charge your unit or connect devices to discharge ports If cords are frayed damaged or questionable DO NOT connect the device to your unit Using such devices increases the risk of fire and electrical shock DO NOT use if your unit has been dropped or damaged in any way If damaged see Contact Information on page 2 DO NOT attempt to disassemble the unit There is a high risk of unit shock as well as personalinjury There are NO serviceable parts Repairs should ONLY be done by a qualified L 1500 repair technician GETTING STARTED Thank you for your purchase The 1500 Watt pure sine wave inverter output in your Lion Energy L 1500 makes it compatible for use with many of today s high tech electronic devices It also allows appliance motors to operate more efficiently and at cooler temperatur
25. t has been altered or repaired by an unauthorized service is voided of any warranty 3 All products must be returned with allincluded attachments and accessories unless specifically otherwise directed when obtaining an RMA number The customer will be billed charged for any missing attachments or accessories 4 If proof of purchase purchase order receipt or record of purchase is not available upon request we will not responsible for any warranty service 5 When returning a unit it must be packaged safely and labeled clearly Any damage caused by poor packaging when returning the unitis the responsibility of the customer and may void the warranty 6 The serial number of the unit must be written clearly on the shipping box of the unit when returned Units without serials numbers as described above cannot be accepted and will be rejected 7 Products that are not authorized by the RMA will not be accepted 8 At our discretion units will be repaired or replaced 9 If the customer requests for unit to be sent in for repair and itis found to be free of defect or damage after inspection at our discretion the customer will be responsible for a 50 service charge handling and all actual shipping costs for the unit to and from our facility 29 30 Notes 31 Q LIONENERGV POE DY FUNLESS
26. tiv unless vou are using the unit to continuously power an appliance If you intentionally try to charge your L 1500 beyond the 600W h capacitv vou will damage it and void vour warrantv Disconnect the solar charging cable from the L 1500 Check the batterv status for charge Turn the unit on and connect something that vou have used withit before to make sure the battervis supplving power If the L 1500 powers the device letit continue to run for a while to partially drain the battery Reconnect the solar charging cable to the L 1500 and check the LCD display for a time until charged status underneath the timer If the L 1500 has the time until charged status and a timer counting down you have a functioning unit Let charge to full disconnectit and store it Check for Error Code If youare not able to see the LCD status change after following the above steps please contact our customer service department to further assist you 3 used the Lion Energy L 1500 once and now it won t charge when plug it into the wall The L 1500 is designed to work for over 2500 full discharge and charge cycles If it will not charge when using the AC 120V charging cord follow these steps o Disconnect the power cable from the unit and wall outlet Inspect the cable for damage to both ends and the cable itself Inspect the L 1500 and the wall outlet for damaged sockets or disfigurement o After ensuring all con
27. ut will hold more water if vou refillit Refer to question 4 above for information regarding how long a specific device should stay powered To extend the life of your L 1500 battery consider using more energy efficient devices and connectingit to solar panels during use 6 How do know when my Lion Energy L 1500 is fully charged Toensure the L 1500 is fully charged while using the AC 120V charger Turn all other switches and buttons to the off position o Insert the end of the cable with 3 prongs into the AC 120V plug into the wall and insert the end of the cable with slots into the AC 120V charging port the L 1500 o The LCD display should read AC IN and show time to full o Continue charging the L 1500 for at least 3 5 4 5 hours o After 3 5 4 5 hours the L 1500 will be finished charging and the LCD display will read 99 99 or 00 00 for time until empty and time to full respectively The battery gauge will also show a full battery If you remove the cable from the L 1500 while it is charging you may need to wait 30 seconds while the L 1500 recalibrates is ready toaccept a charge again Charging should resume normally This behaviorisa safety feature to protect the batterv from surges of power harsh disconnections and over undercharging Toensure the L 1500 is fully charged when using a DC 12V power source o Ensure all switches and buttons are in the off position o Connect the power source tooneof t
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