A5 4pp 135P/Pack Instructions
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1. a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Simply insert the DC product plug into the DC power socket located on the side of the PowerPack If the 12v product is drawing in excess of 12 amps or has a short circuit defect the PowerPack s internal circuit breaker will automatically switch off the power to the accessory If this occurs unplug your accessory and the circuit breaker will automatically reset itself after a few seconds Caution Do not attempt to use the PowerPack as a jump starter whilst using accessories through the DC outlet Caution Ensure that when using the 12v DC power output sockets the adapter of the accessory you wish to power has the positive lead to the centre pin Using the Compressor RPP110 amp RPP135 models only The PowerPack has a built in 250psi compressor which is suitable for vehicle tyres and many other inflatable objects such as footballs inflatable camp beds etc On the back of the compressor is a secure compartment which houses all of the compressor adapters Simply slide the cover off and choose which adapter is required Caution GAUGE FOR INDICATION ONLY CHECK WITH CALIBRATED GAUGE Warning This compressor will not automatically shut off when the required pressure has been reached Do not leave the compressor running unattended Over inflating vehicle tyres can be dangerous Refer to the vehicle s user manual for guidance on the correct tyre pressure Caution To check the pressure in your tyres the2. Powering The Ultimate in Portable P Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC charger is a true plug in and forget charging method To use it follow these simple steps Disconnect any 12v DC accessories and for the RPP120 amp RPP135 models switch off the inverter Plug the AC charger into a standard AC wall outlet Insert the AC charger cable end into the charger input socket As the PowerPack charges the recharge indicator will glow amber A typical full recharge will take up to 36 hours When fully charged the recharge indicator changes to green and the PowerPack is ready to use When fully charged the charging current automatically reduces to a low maintenance level and the PowerPack may be left permanently connected to the AC socket In addition should your utility power be interrupted the charging process will automatically restart when power returns Caution Do not attempt to power any DC accessories or AC RPP120 amp RPP135 models only whilst charging Nm BWHDN Recharging from Your Vehicle Using the DC charging cable allows you to charge the PowerPack whilst on the move Place the PowerPack in a safe secure position Simply plug either end of the DC lead into your PowerPack DC socket and the other end into your vehicle DC socket Although the charge regulation circuitry in the PowerPack does not work when charging with this method most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure the PowerPack does n
3. ack may result in danger to the user Pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements Caution statements identify conditions that may result in damage to the PowerPack or to other equipment Warning statements identify conditions that may result in personal injury Shock Hazard Warning Potential of shock hazard Keep away from minors e This product generates 230 240v AC power as a normal household wall socket Treat it with the same caution you would with a household wall socket RPP120 amp RPP135 models only Do not insert any objects into The AC socket except BS approved mains appliances RPP120 amp RPP135 models only DC power socket the jumper cable port or any ventilation holes e Do not expose this product to water or temperatures of above 40 C Do not under any circumstances connect the PowerPacks AC outlet to utility power AC distribution wiring Warning Explosion Hazard e Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas that can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections e ONLY OPERATE IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE Getting Started e THE INTERNAL BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED FOR APPROXIMATELY 36 HOURS BEFORE FIRST USE Powering 12v DC Products The PowerPack is designed to run any 12v DC product that is intended to be powered from
4. compressor must not be running Place the air supply hose valve onto the tyre valve lock on and read off the pressure gauge The compressor must not be used whilst on charge from the vehicle DC outlet Powering AC Products RPP120 amp RPP135 models only The PowerPack is capable of powering most 230 240v AC products and equipment that uses 300W or less The AC output waveform called modified sine wave is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power The power or wattage rating of AC products is the average power they use During the first moments that they are switched on many products such as televisions monitors and products with motors consume more power than their average rating This product is designed to absorb these surges to some extent however some products may exceed the PowerPack s capabilities and trigger the inverter s safety overload shutdown circuit Powering The Ultimate in Portable P Connecting Your AC Electrical Products Plug the AC product you wish to operate into the AC outlet and switch the product on After a brief initial surge the product should operate normally just as it would if plugged into a wall socket When the voltage on the battery of the PowerPack becomes low 10 7v a low voltage warning will sound This will give you time to save work on a computer etc before the low voltage shut off switch is activated to prevent damage to the battery and will shutdown automatica
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6. ine purge the engine compartment and bilge off all fumes before jump starting Connect the jump start cables to the PowerPack via the cable port Position the PowerPack on a flat stable surface near the battery and clear of all moving parts of the engine Connect the black negative clip of the jump start cables to the black negative terminal of the depleted battery Connect the red positive clip of the jumpstart cables to the red positive terminal of the depleted battery If the positive and negative clips are connected correctly the green battery clips correct light will be illuminated If the clips are not connected correctly the reverse polarity alarm will sound and the red battery clips incorrect light will illuminate Remove both clips to cancel the alarm and repeat steps 6 amp 7 9 Once the clips have been correctly connected and the green battery clips correct light is illuminated make sure the PowerPack and the cables are clear of engine belts and fans before attempting to start the engine Warning Do not remove the jump start cables from the PowerPack port when the positive and negative clips are connected to the vehicle battery terminals This will disable the jump start safety feature and can result in sparking or ignition of flammable gases 10 After the vehicle is started and while the cables are still connected you can run the vehicle s engine at fast idle for 2 3 minutes to fast charge the P
7. lly 10 0v AC Safety Features Automatic overload overheat the PowerPack s inverter has built in protection against output overload and from overheating If an AC product rated higher than 300W or which draws excessive surge power on start up is connected or if the inverter exceeds a safe temperature power will automatically shut off An alarm will sound to let the user know if the inverter has shut off due to excessive heat Allow cooling for 20 minutes before re using Built in Fluorescent Light The switch to turn on the fluorescent light is located underneath the light Slide the switch towards the right and stop at the first setting to illuminate just one bulb or the second setting for both bulbs With the PowerPack fully charged it should be capable of illuminating both bulbs for up to 24 hours Vehicle Jump starting The Ring portable PowerPack is supplied with detachable jump start cables and can be used to jump start a vehicle or boat that uses a 12v starting battery The PowerPack has a unique jump start safety feature that eliminates the sparking that sometimes occurs when jump start cables are connected to a battery and because of this feature it is important that you follow the instructions shown below 1 Turn off vehicle boat ignition and all accessories 2 Ensure the vehicle is parked safely and the parking brakes are applied Please make sure the vehicle s gears are in a neutral position If jump starting a boat eng
8. ot become overcharged Disconnect the charging lead from the vehicle when the PowerPack is fully charged or when the vehicle engine is not running Caution Do not use the compressor whilst the PowerPack is on charge RPP110 amp RPP135 models only Caution Do not use the AC Inverter whilst the PowerPack is on charge RPP120 amp RPP135 models only Battery Storage The battery used in this PowerPack is high quality and a state of the art design If the battery is correctly maintained it can serve as a reliable power source for years to come To maintain the battery life it is important to recharge the PowerPack after each use Recharge fully every 3 months if placed in storage and store in a location 0 C 30 C Caution Discharging the battery below 10v will damage the battery and shorten life expectancy Battery Replacement 1 Ensure all DC and AC RPP120 amp RPP35 models only accessories have been detached 2 Unscrew and remove all screws from the back of the power pack 3 Unscrew connectors from the battery terminal and carefully remove the battery Be careful not to touch the two battery terminals together with the same object 4 When putting in a new battery connect the black negative lead to the negative terminal on the battery usually marked negative or with the symbol Connect the red positive lead to the positive battery terminal on the battery usually marked positive or with the symbol 5 When y
9. ou are confident the correct polarity of the cables has been reached replace the back cover and tighten with the screws 6 You are responsible for the disposal of your discharged battery There are certain regulations on the disposal of batteries Please contact your local authorities regarding their procedures on battery recycling Specifications for PowerPack AC Section RPP120 amp 135 models only Internal battery Sealed lead acid Output voltage 230 240v Internal battery voltage nominal 12v Output frequency 50 60 Hz Internal battery capacity 20Ah Output waveform Modified sine wave DC socket maximum continuous load 12A No load current draw lt 0 20A DC power socket circuit breaker with auto reset 12A Input voltage 10 0 15 0 VDC Built in fluorescent lamp replaceable AW tubes x2 Overload Over temperature shutdown Automatic Jump start cables 1m Output short circuit protection Yes Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C Distributed by Ring Automotive Gelderd Road Leeds LS12 6NB Tel 44 0 113 276 7676 Fax 44 0 113 231 0266 Email autosales ring Itd uk L198 owerPac User Manual RPP1OO Standard RPP110 Compressor RPP120 Inverter RPP135 Compressor amp Inverter CRING gt Powerin The Ultimate in Portable Power Powering The Ultimate in Portable P Safety First Before using this product please read these instructions carefully paying particular attention to the safety warnings Misuse of the PowerP
10. owerPacks internal battery After recharging remove the red positive clip first followed by the black negative clip Note All PowerPacks are fitted with internal voltage sensitive relays that control the polarity protection on the PowerPacks These relays will not allow power to flow from the PowerPack to the vehicle s battery unless they detect a voltage of 1 5v 0 5v However if your vehicle battery is below this your battery may need replacing eo ae Jump starting with Cigarette Lighter Socket The following procedure will be sufficient to start a vehicle when its battery is not completely dead 1 Connect your vehicles cigarette lighter socket or 12v DC outlet to the PowerPack s DC power socket using the DC charging cable supplied You may need to switch the car ignition for the current to flow into the vehicle battery 2 Wait 15 minutes while the PowerPack partially charges the vehicle battery Then remove the DC charging cable from the PowerPack and then from the car cigarette lighter socket before starting the engine Recharging the PowerPack Caution Due to inherent self discharge lead acid batteries must be charged every 3 months especially in a warm environment Leaving a battery in a discharged state or not recharging every 3 months risks permanent damage Caution Do not attempt to recharge the PowerPack if there is a possibility that the internal battery is frozen A frozen battery should be gradually warmed to at l
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