3.Insert the AC Charger cable end into the Charger Input Socket located on the unit’s right side below the AC outlet.
4.As Portable Power 250 charges, the Recharge Indicator will glow amber. A typical recharge may take up to 35 hours.
5.When fully charged, the Recharge Indicator changes to green and Portable Power 250 is ready to use.
6.Once fully charged, charging current automatically reduces to a low maintenance level and Portable Power 250 may be left permanently connected to the AC Charger. In addition, should your utility power be interrupted, the charging process will automatically restart when power returns.
Note: Battery Level readings will not be accurate until the 
battery has “rested” for 15 minutes after charging.
CAUTION: Do not use Portable Power 250 to operate any 
AC products or DC accessories while charging with the AC
Charger.
8.3 Recharging from Your Vehicle
Using the DC Charging Cable, Portable Power 250 can be recharged as you drive. Simply plug either end of the DC Charging Cable into Portable Power 250’s DC Power Socket and the other end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket or 12- volt accessory outlet. Most of Portable Power 250’s capacity will be restored in 1 to 3 hours while the motor is running. Although the charge regulation circuitry in Portable Power 250 does not operate with this charging method, most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure Portable Power 250 is not overcharged. This charging method must not be used with vehicles having abnormally high voltage electrical systems that operate above 15 volts DC. Disconnect the DC Charging Cable from both sockets once Portable Power 250 is fully charged or when your vehicle’s motor is not running. Do not leave Portable Power 250 permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or
CAUTION: While Portable Power 250 is being recharged 
with the DC Charging Cable from your vehicle, do not
operate AC products over 120 Watts from the AC inverter at the same time.
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