Solarpod 240 User Manual
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1. solarpoc auo by Sunbird Solar Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation olarpod 2 by Sunbird Solar oolarpod 240 is a remarkably light 4 5kg 9lb portable power center with a full 240 watt hours of rechargeable power to bring portable energy to your home office or job site Whether as a backup power supply for areas experiencing power outages due to natural disaster or as a mobile generator for a campsite the Solarpod 240 powers your world Charge it from available electricity or operate self sufficiently using one of the Solarpod range No set up is required just plug in and go Includes a 12V DC car charger an AC charger and a cable to connect directly to a solar panel Ihe internal LiFePo4 battery and energy management system is the most advanced on the market with a long life cycle and reliable performance Sunbird Solar Ltd C thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation Charging amp Battery Meter ON OFF Button Parts Identification AC Power Button Cable OUTPUT SIDE INPUT SIDE DC Input Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation Charging For maximum efficiency charge after each use or every 2 months if it is being stored Failure to properly charge as listed below could damage the unit and affect performance CAUTION ONLY USE CHARGERS PROVIDED WITH THE SOLARPOD 240 OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR Solar2. Charging recommended 9580 80 Watt Solar Collector 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Solarpod 240 has built in battery protection and does not require a solar charge controller Place the Solarpod 240 and Solar Collector in direct sun Connect the SOLAR CHARGING CABLE included male pin tip to the DC INPUT on the Solarpod 240 Connect the MC4 and tips to the solar col lector Adjust the Solar Panel so that it is directly facing the sun Charging will begin immediately and the orange Charging Meter indicators will illuminate To ensure full battery charge continue charging for 1 additional hour Disconnect when charging is complete AC Wall Charging adapter included The Solarpod 240 utilises a modified sine wave inverter Refer to information below 1 f um a Connect the male pin tip of the AC Charger into the DC IN port of the Solarpod 240 and then plug the other end into an electrical outlet The charging indicator on the AC Charger will illuminate red when charging is in process and green when the Solarpod 240 has reached a full charge The Charging Meter indicators will also illuminate To ensure full battery charge continue charging for 1 additional hour Disconnect when charging is complete 12V DC Vehicle Charging adapter included CAUTION The vehicle engine must be operating to maintain the proper vehicle battery level required to charge the Solarpod 240 Vehicle battery discharge or slow charging to the Sola
3. each use or every 30 60 days for better long life efficiency Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation FCC Requirements Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate ra dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this
4. ating this unit to avoid injury to self or property and avoid damage to the unit Keep instructions handy for referen ce during use ENERGIZED EQUIPIVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK amp EXPLOSION HAZARDS Do Not submerge in liquid or operate in wet environments Device is not waterproof or water resistant Operate in dry environments only Do Not operate in flammable or explosive environments Do Not operate if the unit is damaged in any way including loose electronics or if charging cords are frayed and wires are exposed Do Not place foreign objects inside of the power outlets Do Not disassemble There are no user serviceable parts Contact the manufacturer for all repairs Do Not use to operate any medical life support equipment Consult your physician before using with CPAP devices or other non life support medical equipment Administer close supervision when operating around children or persons with disabilities Do Not use any devices over 400W for risk of damage to the inverter U Y 0 uy v wg vu v y Do Not block the air inlets Recommended Operating Temperature Not recommended for use or storage below 14 10 C or above 120 F 49 C If using above 120 F place out of direct sunlight to prevent overheating Care and Maintenance Dust regularly with a clean dry cloth to prevent dust and dirt from building up on the vents and power inputs outputs Store a clean dry place when not in use Recommended to charge after
5. device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Warranty oolarpod 240 comes with a 1 year warranty full replacement oolarpod 240 is only serviceable by an authorized repair facility Do not dismantle Warranty is void if the device is opened by unauthorized personnel For support and return you must contact the place of acquisition with a copy of your receipt or any bona fide proof of payment during the warranty period lt gt Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation A Disclaimer for Modified Sine Wave Inverter used in Solarpod 240 Modified Sine Wave Inverter Information Modified side wave inverters are the most common type on the market and work well for most uses It is designed for use with small electronic equipment up to the power limits stated 400W Due to the nature of the electrical output from this inverter some devices using variable speed controllers and solid state power will require the use of a Pure Sine Wave inverter found in the Solarpod Pro 1000 You may notice additional noise from audio equipment or devices with electric motors Unsuitable Device Use of any of the following items with Solarpod 240 is at the user s own risk and Thousand Suns does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury re sulting from use Fluorescent lights with electronic ballasts Po
6. ed sine wave inverter 210 watt hours 12V DC 15A 240 watt hours USB 2 0 5V 2A 2 ports 240 watt hours Operating Temperature 32 F TO 113 F 0 C TO 45 C Dimensions 9 84 x 4 33 x 7 68 250 110 x 195mm Weight 9 Ibs 4 5kg Certification CE FCC meets EU low voltage 2006 95 ED and EMC 2004 108 EC re Charging Time Using 60 Watt foldable solar panel 5 6 hours Using AC wall charger 5 hours Using 12V DC car charger 7 8 hours Operating Time Max Burton Digital Stove To Go 2 hours Standard TV 8 hours Small power tools 6 hours Laptop 65 90 watts 3 4 hours Recharge a cell phone 20 times Recharge a tablet computer 10 times Sunbird Solar Ltd C thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation Troubleshooting If your Solarpod 240 fails to operate as specified follow these troubleshooting steps to correct the issue If you still experience issues please contact your local distributor Charging Issue gt gt J YU v Jy Ensure all cords are connected securely Check power indicators on chargers and the Solarpod 240 to make sure they are operating If using a solar collector to charge ensure it is correctly positioned in direct sunlight If using the 12V DC charger make sure the vehicle it is connected to is operating Check that the fuses on the Solarpod 240 have not blown 12V DC Output Fails gt gt Check the Battery Meter to see
7. if the Solarpod 240 has sufficient battery charge available If not follow the charging steps previously described Check to make sure that the 12V DC circuit protection fuse is not blown by removing the 15A FUSE housing Inspect the fuse and replace if needed with the same size fuse Check the 12V DC Out socket for obstructions or other visible damage Verify the device being charged is not damaged AC Output Fails gt gt gt gt Check the Battery Meter to see if the Solarpod 240 has sufficient battery charge available If not follow the charging steps previously described Ensure the AC POWER BUTTON has been activated and the red light is on Check to make sure that the AC circuit protection fuse is not blown by removing the 2A 4A FUSE housing Inspect the fuse and replace if needed with the same size fuse Check the AC Out socket for obstructions or other visible damage Verify the device being charged is not damaged USB Output Fails gt U YU v Check the Battery Meter to see if the Solarpod 240 has sufficient battery charge available If not follow the charging steps previously described Ensure the ON OFF BUTTON is on and the green light is on Check the USB port for obstructions or other visible damage Verify the device being charged is not damaged Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation Important Warnings amp S afeguards Read all instructions thoroughly before oper
8. le into the 12V Vehicle Socket Neither POWER BUTTON need to be on Disconnect and power off when not in use Sunbird Solar Ltd thousands uns A Sunbird Group Corporation Using Solarpod 240 LED Light Indicators Charging Meter Indicates Charging Rate 1 Five orange LEDs represent the charging rate when using any of the methods of charging below 2 Each LED equals approximately 2096 charge rate This will help you to position a solar panel in the best angle to the sun If the Solarpod 240 is plugged into a 120 240V or 12V power source using the supplied chargers all 5 LEDs should be illuminated Battery Meter Indicates Battery Capacity Level 1 Five blue LEDs represents the current battery capacity 2 Each LED represents approximately 20 full Sunbird Solar Ltd thousand A Sunbird Group Corporation Battery Type LiFePo4 lithium iron phosphate 20Ah 14 6V Battery Lifespan 2000 cycles cycle charge and discharge Protection Circuit Built in over voltage self discharge and short circuit protection Fuses replaceable 2A 240V or 4A fuse 120V and 15A fuse 12V DC outlet DC Input Power 14 6V 4A 10A max AC Wall Charger Input 100 240V AC 50 60hz Output 14 6V 15V DC 4A C UL FCC approved 12V DC Vehicle Charger Input 12 30V DC regulated Output 14 6V DC 2A Specifications Rated Output Power watt hours AC 120 240V 50 60hz 400 watts max modifi
9. rpod 240 could occur 1 Oo oe Connect the male pin tip of the 12V DC Charger into the DC IN port of the Solarpod 240 and then plug the other end into a vehicle power outlet The charging indicator on the 12V DC Charger will illuminate red when charging is in process and change to green when charging is complete The Charging Meter indicators will also illuminate To ensure full battery charge continue charging for 1 additional hour Disconnect when charging is complete Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation Operating Instructions Once charged the Solarpod 240 is ready to use right out of the box No set up is required All outputs may be used simultaneously Check your device s spe cifications to make sure they are compatible with the Solarpod 240 AC Power Button when on the surrounding LED lights will turn red N O FF B utton When on the surrounding LED lights will turn green USB Operation Turn the ON OFF BUTTON on Plug in your device s USB power or charging cable A combined 5V 2A maximum output is available between the two ports U Uy Y VU Disconnect and power off when not in use AC Operation max 400W output Press the AC POWER BUTTON to activate the inverter Plugin your device s power or charging cable into the electrical socket Disconnect and power off when not in use 12V DC Operation max 15A output Plug in your 12V device s power or charging cab
10. wer tools with solid state power or variable speed control Digital clocks with radios e Sewing machines with speed microprocessor control e X 10 home automation systems Medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators Estimate Your Needs To estimate how many hours of power are in the Solarpod 240 find the watt hour draw of the device that you wish to power and divide into 210W 120 240V AC or 240W USB amp 12V DC EX One 10 watt light 21 hours of continuous light For more information about our products please visit our website at www thousandsuns com or contact your local distributor Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation UM 1 4 2 k Visit our website www sunbirdsolar co uk or contact your local distributor AN Sunbird Solar Ltd thousandsuns A Sunbird Group Corporation
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