3.212 VOLT DC CHARGING
1.Insert one end of the DC/DC charging adapter into the 12 Volt DC accessory receptacle on the vehicle or boat.
2.Insert the plug at the other end of this charging adapter into the 12 Volt DC accessory socket receptacle on the front panel of the unit.
3.Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Switch Indicator Button is pressed. DO NOT EXCEED
4.When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
3.3ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE
Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the expected number of discharge/recharge cycles.
Table I - Estimated Battery Life between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)
USE | RECHARGES |
1 | 1000+ |
5 | 700+ |
10500+
4.OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
1.Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 Volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).
2.Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
3.Switch on the appliance, and operate as usual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 20 AMPS DC
Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully charged system.
Table II - POWER ON BOARD® as a 12 Volt DC Power Supply
Appliance | Estimated Power Usage | Operating Time |
| (Watts) | (hours) |
Cell phone | 1 | 120 (talk time) |
Fluorescent light | 4 | 40 |
Radio, fan, depth finder | 9 | 24 |
Camcorder, VCR, spotlight | 15 | 14 |
Power tools, bilge pump | 24 | 10 |
Car vacuum | 80 | 2 |
NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED UNIT.
5.EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT
The Work light is controlled by an On/Off switch. Make sure the lamp is turned OFF when the unit is being recharged or stored.
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