Home

PDF - Yeti 400

1. INPUT Charging Port Charging Indicator Light Display Display Button Individual Port Power Buttons 6 6 9 9 65 6 3 OUTPUT AC Outlets modified sine wave Two USB Outputs 12 Car Port 12 6mm Port 1 SIDE lt ue oo qxX _ Anderson Powerpole a7 Chaining Port Unpacking your YETI What it Powers AC Wall Charger 2 pieces Goal Zero Yeti 400 Solar Generator 69 Legacy Nomad Adapter 4 7 to 8mm C y n LAL Smartphone LAPTOP TV 100 Hours 30 Recharges 5 Recharges 3 Hours See page 12 for more details GOAL ZERO YETI 400 LAPTOP Solar Generator 9 mm 5 Hours 3 5 Recharges Charging from the Wall Using the included AC Wall Charger plug your YETI into any wall outlet You will know the Yeti is charging when the blue LED light next to the INPUT port turns on and battery segments in the BATTERY DISPLAY are blinking The YETI is fully charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid The YETI should recharge from the wall in about 5 hours 1 The AC wall charger comes in two pieces Connect the two pieces by plugging the cable into the box Charging from your Car To charge your YETI from a car or 12V source you will need to purchase an 8 0 mm to 12V charger from GOALZERO com Call our Customer Solutions Center at 1 888 794 6250 for help identifying the charger Charging Your YETI CHARGE ME NOW Before using or
2. DISPLAY button for 10 seconds The OUTPUT display will begin flashing and then stop flashing release the button to reset the totals To efficiently monitor your power usage reset Wh and Ah after you fully charge your YETI 4 Yeti 400 Warnings 0 Battery Fail Replace internal battery Blown Fuse Contact Goal Zero Solutions Center Low Battery Plug into power source immediately Temperature Warning Too Hot Unplug YETI and allow it to cool down AC Inverter Fail Device is pulling too much power Unplug device and turn AC inverter off and on Contact Goal Zero Solutions Center Pure Sine Wave Inverter Your YETI has a built in pure sine wave inverter which means it provides the cleanest power for your devices For more information about pure sine wave power see page 11 Storage and Downtime Maintenance Having your YETI connected to a power source like a solar panel or wall outlet between adventures or while in storage keeps its battery healthy and topped off This prolongs battery life and will ensure your YETI is charged and ready to go all day every day Using your YETI What to power from your YETI USB Smartphones MP3 Players Digital Cameras E readers Tablets etc 12V Goal Zero Lights Car adapters etc AC Laptops CPAP Display Monitors Appliances TVs etc How to use your YETI 1 Press the power button located above each port you will be using 2 You ll know the port is turned on when the
3. J GOALZERO GOAL ZERO YE 0 SOLAR GENERATOR USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS We d like to officially welcome you to the GZ Nation This is a family dedicated to changing the world one person at a time Share your stories get involved and show us what you ve got at GoalZero com Getting Started i Get to Know Your YETI ii Unpacking Your YETI 11 What it Powers Charging your YETI i Charging from Solar ii Charging from the Wall 11 Charging from the Car Using your YETI i What can Power ii How to Use iii Best Use Strategy iv Cold Weather Usage v LCD Display vi Pure Sine Wave Inverter vii Storage and Downtime Maintenance viii Chaining your YETI Technical Specifications Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Education i Batteries 1 ii Solar 101 Warranty and Contact Info 16 Congrats on your new Goal Zero YETI 400 Solar Generator a plug and play generator for emergencies camping or wherever you need power With 400 watt hours of power energy you can keep laptops appliances lights and more going for hours longer Make sure you go online and register your product to activate your warranty You ll also be able to sign up to receive notifications and alerts regarding the YETI www GoalZero com warranty CHARGE ME NOW Before reading through the rest of the manual plug your YETI into the wall You should store your YETI plugged in so the battery is always healthy and full Get To Know Your Gear
4. PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 2 ABOVE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXCLUSIVE REMEDY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The foregoing provisions state GOAL ZERO s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty express or implied INNO EVENT WILL GOAL ZERO BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY USE OR MALFUNCTION OF ANY GOAL ZERO PRODUCT OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO OTHER DEVICES IN NO EVENT WILL GOAL ZERO s LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WHETHER IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE GOAL ZERO PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you GOALZERO COM We proudly support Toll Free 888 794 6250 TIFIE Humanitarian 675 West 14600 South Bluffdale UT 84065 www tifie org 16
5. blue LED light next to the INPUT port lights up and the battery segments in the LCD BATTERY DISPLAY are blinking The YETI is fully charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid 3 Some GOAL ZERO panels are chainable to provide more power to your YETI and reduce solar charge times The INPUT port is capable of taking in 120W of solar When connecting older versions of the NOMAD and BOULDER Solar Panels use the Legacy Nomad Adapter Cable or the 8 0mm to 8 0mm Adapter Cable to connect to the YETI show LOW If charging from the sun reposition your solar panels into more direct sunlight 2 The BATTERY outline in the middle of the display indicates the current charge level of your YETI You can read more about the charging your YETI on page 4 3 The OUTPUT section on the right side of the display indicates the amount of power your devices are pulling from the YETI This information can be displayed in AMPS VOLTS WATTS AMP HOURS Ah and WATT HOURS Wh a Press and hold the DISPLAY button until the display begins flashing Release the button and press again to scroll through different display options b AMPS VOLTS and WATTS are all indicators of runtime meaning they will give you a good estimate of how long you ll be able to use the devices plugged in before the YETI needs to be charged c Wh and Ah reflect the power usage over the lifetime of the YETI To reset these numbers press and hold the
6. storing plug your YETI into the wall until it is fully charged If at any point you hear a beeping from your YETI plug it into a power source like an AC outlet or a solar panel as soon as possible This built in warning indicator is to help prevent battery damage when the charge gets low For more tips and tricks on keeping your battery healthy see the BATTERY 101 section LCD Battery Display The LCD Battery Display indicates the charge level of your YETI There are 5 segments to the battery approximating 20 40 60 80 100 capacity As you use your YETI segments will disappear from the display indicating the remaining charge When charging your YETI you will notice a battery segment blinking at a 1 second interval This indicates the current charge status Once your YETI is fully charged all battery segments will be lit and remain solid 2X NOMAD 20 GOAL ZERO YETI 400 LAPTOP Solar Panel Solar Generator 20 Hours 3 5 Recharges Charging from Solar The YETIs charging port is located on the top left corner of the faceplate and has a blue ring around it This 8mm port is designed to work with Goal Zero solar panels and is capable of taking in 120W of solar 1 Place your solar panel where it will get as much direct sunlight as possible See the graphic in the SOLAR 101 section for help 2 Insert the blue ringed plug form the panel into the INPUT port on the front of the YETI You will know the YETI is charging when the
7. anels don t store power from the sun they collect it We teach you to COLLECT STORE USE which is the best way to utilize solar power to recharge your gear COLLECT the sun s energy with a solar panel STORE the power in a recharger USE the recharger to power your gear day or night If you re really a diehard you can plug your gear directly into the junction box located on the back of our NOMAD Solar Panels to recharge from the sun ii Not all solar charge times are created equal Most solar panel manufacturers calculate their recharge times with the following equation Device Watt Hours Solar Panel Watts Solar Recharge Times So theoretically a 13 watt solar panel would recharge a 50 watt hour recharger in 3 84 hours 50 13 3 84 and this is the number you could find in marketing material for a solar panel However in order to standardize results across all manufacturers these tests are completed in laboratory settings The truth is on a good sunny day you ll receive about 50 75 of your solar panel s rated wattage and this is how the engineers at GOAL ZERO calculate the solar recharge times you see on our packaging iii Solar works even in overcast conditions Solar panels utilize IR UV and visible rays from the sun that can penetrate through clouds Although the efficiency of the solar panel will decrease in cloudy conditions you ll still be collecting valuable power from the sun iv Keep away from shade and w
8. authorize any person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sales of our products WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for GOAL ZERO battery cells whether purchased on a stand alone basis or as part of another product is 180 days The warranty period for all other GOAL ZERO products and components is one 1 year In each case the warranty period is measured starting on the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser The sales receipt from the first consumer purchase or other reasonable documentary proof is required in order to establish the start date of the warranty period If you completed the online GOAL ZERO Product Registration Form within 30 days after purchasing your product that registration can also establish the start date of the warranty period but warranty coverage is not conditioned upon such registration REMEDY GOAL ZERO will repair or replace at GOAL ZERO s option and expense any GOAL ZERO product that fails to operate during the applicable warranty period due to a defect in workmanship or material LIMITED TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER BUYER The warranty on GOAL ZERO s products is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to any subsequent owner EXCLUSIONS GOAL ZERO s warranty does not apply to i any product that is misused abused modified damaged by accident or used for anything other than normal consumer use as authorized in GOAL ZERO s then current product
9. e found in your YETI 400 produces an output that is exactly the same as supplied by an AC wall plug in your house Although integrating a pure sine wave inverter takes more components it produces power output that makes it compatible with almost all AC electric devices you use in your house So in the end the pure sine wave inverter allows your YETI to safely power almost everything under 400 watts in your house that you would normally plug into the wall 11 Frequently Asked Questions What type of battery is in my YETI Your YETI uses 8 12V 33Ah sealed lead acid battery AGM and similar to what is found in your car Here are some basic facts about AGM batteries 1 AGM batteries should be kept full at all times This means you should leave your YETI plugged into a power sources at all times especially during storage 2 AGM batteries last longer if you do not drain them completely This stems from the battery memory myth in old rechargeable batteries You can read more about this in the Battery 101 How do know if my YETI is charged To check the charge level of your YETI refer to the LCD Battery Display When lit up you ll see a battery outline with 5 segments indicating the current charge level You can turn on the Battery Display by pushing the DISPLAY button It is OK to use your YETI even when it s not fully charged My YETI is beeping what does that mean Plug your YETI into a power source like a sola
10. e the change in the number of watts going into your YETI when you angle the panel toward the sun b If the power flow is below a measurable point the display will Technical Specifications 5hrs 13 hrs 40 80 hrs 20 40 hrs 26 52 hrs 8 16 hrs AGM Lead Acid 396Wh 12V 33Ah hundreds of cycles Keep plugged in or charge every 3 months none Charging and low battery protection built in 5V up to 2 1A 10W max regulated 12V up to 10A 120W max 12V up to 10A 120W max 110V 2 6A 300W continuous 600W surge max 220V 1 4A 300 continuous GOOW surge max 12V up to 33A 400W max 14 29V up to 10A 120W max yes 29 Ibs 13 2 kg 10 25 x 8 x 8 in 26 x 20 3 x 20 3 cm 32 104 F 0 40 C CE FCC ROHS 6 months Charge times Wall charger 72W Car charger SOW GOAL ZERO Nomad 20 2x GOAL ZERO Nomad 20 s GOAL ZERO Boulder 30 GOAL ZERO Nomad 100 Battery Cell type Pack capacity Lifecycles Shelf life Fuses Management system Ports USB port output 6mm port output 6mm green hexagon 12V car port output AC inverter US output 602 modified sine wave International AC inverter output 50Hz modified sine wave Power Pole chaining port Charging port input 8mm blue circle General Chainable Weight Dimensions Operating usage temp Certs Warranty If you can t keep your YETI plugged into a power source during storage fully charge your YETI ev
11. ery 3 months and store it in a cool dry place Failure to maintain your YETI by following these steps can result in battery damage which will void the product warranty Chaining your Yeti You can chain your YETI to other YETI 400s to extend runtimes To chain to other YETI 400s 1 Purchase the Anderson Chaining Cable from www GOALZERO com 2 Insert the cable connectors into the Anderson PowerPole ports on the side of each Yeti 400 3 Make sure both YETIs are completely charged BEFORE chaining When additional batteries are chained to the YETI you will experience increased charge times this is a result of having to charge up the chained batteries in addition to the YETI The YETI 400 is NOT chainable with the YETI 1250 the internal batteries are not the same size You can chain the YETI 400 to the discontinued EXTREME 350 Power Pack Once you have replaced your battery you will need to find a local battery recycling center to dispose of it properly For more help replacing your YETI s battery contact our Customer Solutions Center at 1 888 794 6250 or at support goalzero com What do the different display options mean Your YETI s LCD display is an advanced feature designed to help you better understand power and monitor your consumption The INPUT side reflects the amount of power your YETI is receiving while it s charging The OUTPUT side indicates the amount of power the devices you have plugged in are pul
12. es with rechargeable batteries like laptops and tablets may pull more watts when in use In these cases power down your device and recharge it Reset the battery following these steps Unplug all charging cables including device charging cables from the YETI before attempting to reset the battery a Remove the four bolts holding the YETI top in place b Lift top off and set aside c Remove the two battery terminal bolts d Disconnect the wires on the battery terminals Wait 10 seconds e Reconnect battery wires and reassemble YETI f Fully recharge your battery If you are still experiencing trouble with your YETI please call our Customer Solutions Center at 1 888 794 6250 or by email at support goalzero com How do know if my device will work with the YETI First you ll need to determine the amount of power your device requires This may require some research on your end a good online search or examining the user guide for your device should suffice To be compatible with the YETI 400 you should use devices that require less than 300W Second you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports For example the AC port is monitored by an inverter that allows for 300W of continuous power This means if your device is a pulling more than 300W for an extended period of time the YETI s inverter will shut off Once you know your device is compatible you ll want to determine how long you ll be able
13. green LED light on the button is illuminated When the AC port is not in use turn it off to conserve power 3 Plug in your gear for power anywhere life takes you 4 If possible keep your YETI plugged into a power source when not in use Best Use Strategy When recharging gear with your YETI take note of the LCD Battery Display If you plug in devices that have a high power requirement the charge level of your YETI can drop quickly and you may not get exactly 400Wh of power On the flipside if you re recharging devices that draw power more slowly a tablet you will get closer to 400Wh from your YETI If you re experiencing shorter runtimes you may want to check the device s power requirements see TROUBLESHOOTING for help Cold Weather Usage Cold temperatures below freezing can impact the YETI s battery capacity If you ll be living off grid in sub zero conditions we recommend keeping your YETI in an insulated cooler and connected to a power source solar panels The natural heat generated by the YETI contained in an insulated cooler will keep battery capacity at its highest LCD Display Your YETI is equipped with an advanced LCD display that shows insightful information about your power consumption 1 The INPUT section on the left side of the display indicates the amount of watts going into your YETI from your charging source like the wall 12V charger or solar panel a When charging from a solar panel notic
14. indows Although you should seek out the shade on sunny days your solar panels will collect more power when fully exposed to the sunlight Windows also have a habit of decreasing efficiency So keep those panels outside and in the bright sunlight v Proper alignment works wonders Keeping your solar panel angled toward the sun can dramatically increase solar efficiency Set it up and let Mother Nature do the rest technology to accompany you on all life s adventures From the versatile and lightweight Lithium lon to the robust and powerful Lead Acid we ve compiled some helpful tips to keep your GOAL ZERO batteries working their best i Batteries need exercise The best thing for any battery is to use it Don t leave a charged battery sitting around unloved and unused for long periods of time ii The Battery Memory myth Thanks to old Nickel Cadmium NiCd batteries there s a myth running around that you should completely drain your batteries before plugging them in for a recharge called deep cycling Although true with NiCd batteries the typical batteries you ll find in most of your gear today including the advanced lithium and lead acid batteries used in your GOAL ZERO products require no such draining In fact you should avoid deep cycling your batteries it does more harm than good in most cases iii The Stadium Effect The stadium effect occurs when recharging your batteries You ll notice your bat
15. ling out of the YETI in the form of AMPS VOLTS WATTS AMP HOURS and WATT HOURS You can use the numbers displayed in WATTS to estimate runtimes For example if you have a light plugged in that is pulling LOOW you can estimate the YETI 400 will run the light for about 4 hours YETI Wh Device W runtime in hours 400 100 4 hours WATT HOURS Wh and AMP HOURS Ah represent the amount of power being pulled per hour This number continues to accumulate with each use of your YETI and can be manually reset whenever desired Can power devices from the Anderson PowerPole ports on the side of the YETI No There is no under voltage protection built into the Anderson PowerPole ports on the side of the YETI 400 meaning if you try to power devices from these ports you could damage the battery These ports are meant for chaining other YETI 400s or EXTREME 350s for longer runtimes What does a pure sine wave inverter mean When it comes to power you might have heard the letters DC and AC thrown around DC stands for Direct Current and is the only type of power that can be stored in a battery AC stands for Alternating Current which is the type of power your devices use when they re plugged into the wall An inverter is required to change DC output to AC output and requires a small amount of power for the change You can see this by turning on the AC port and looking at the OUTPUT on the LCD display A pure sine wave inverter like the on
16. literature or ii any product purchased through an online auction house GOAL ZERO s warranty does not apply to any battery cell or product containing a battery cell unless the battery cell is fully charged by you within seven 7 days after you purchase the product and at least once every 6 months thereafter HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICE To obtain warranty service you must contact our customer service team via telephone at 888 794 6250 or via email at support goalzero com If our customer service team determines that further assistance is required they will give you a Return Material Authorization RMA number and will provide you with prepaid return shipping label that you can use to mail back your non functioning item s You must properly package the product clearly marking the RMA number on the package and including proof of your purchase date with the product We will process your return and send your repaired or replacement product to you at our expense for product being shipped to locations in North America For product purchased or being shipped outside of North America please contact the local distributor from whom you purchased the product or email support goalzero com to obtain further distributor information IMPLIED WARRANTIES THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES INNO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
17. r panel or outlet as soon as possible This chirping is to alert you that your YETI s battery is low and needs to be charged Can take my YETI ona plane You sure can although it is a bit heavy The YETI contains an advanced sealed lead acid battery that is completely safe to bring along on your flight Bring along your user manual to show the type of battery inside Is the battery inside my YETI replaceable Your YETI depends on an advanced lead acid battery to power your gear and like all other batteries one day it will make the journey to the battery graveyard Lucky for you the YETI s battery is replaceable Follow these steps for replacing your YETI s battery 1 Remove the four top bolts 2 Remove the lid 3 Remove the battery terminal bolts 4 Lift the old battery out of the body of the YETI This battery is HEAVY Use caution and proper technique when lifting 5 Insert replacement battery and reassemble in reverse order of steps above Troubleshooting If your devices are not recharging from your YETI follow these steps 1 Ensure the Output Port has been turned on The green LED light on the power button should be lit up 2 Check the Battery Display If it is at 20 or below recharge your YETI 3 Verify your device is suitable for use with the YETI a All of the YETI output ports have their own max power capacity Check the YETI s Tech Specs to ensure your device is compatible b Some devic
18. tery quickly filling up in the beginning then slowing down noticeably when trying to charge up the last several percentages Think of how quickly a stadium fills up when the doors first open there are hundreds of open seats so it s easy to find the one you want Eventually there are only a few open seats here and there and people have to maneuver around to find the spot they want and filling those seats takes longer The same theory applies to recharging batteries It s easy for energy to flow in and take up empty space in the beginning and as time goes on and there is less space available it takes longer for the energy to fill in the holes iv Read the manual Yeah it might be a long read but the manual is the best place to find the dos and don ts for the battery in your specific device Reading your manual will ensure you re taking steps to keep your batteries happy and healthy THE SUN S POWER gt a POWER ENERGY FORLATER FORLIFE COLLECT 4 STORE use Warranty amp Contact LIMITED WARRANTY GOAL ZERO LLC warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this GOAL ZERO product will be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal consumer use during the applicable warranty period identified in Paragraph 2 below subject to the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 5 below This warranty statement sets forth GOAL ZERO s total and exclusive warranty obligation We will not assume nor
19. to power your gear from the YETI How long will the YETI run my device Here s a quick and dirty lesson in power All GOAL ZERO rechargers have a number in their name ex GUIDE 10 Plus Recharger GOAL ZERO YETI 400 Solar Generator These numbers refer to the Watt Hours Wh or the amount of energy that can be stored in each battery and can help estimate how long your gear will run from each recharger For example a 400Wh battery should run a LOOW light for 4 hours 400 100 4 If your gear falls within the 400Wh capacity of the YETI you ll want to check the restrictions on each of the output ports Here are some common devices and their watt hour requirements Device Power from Yeti 400 Light a Life 12V Lantern SWh 130 Hrs Smartphone 5 7Wh 30 Recharges Tablet 25 42Wh 10 Recharges DVD Player 20 25W 14 17 Hrs Laptop 50W 2 17 Hrs Radio Stereo 40W 7 Hrs Desktop Computer 100W 3 3 5 Hrs Printer QOW TSA 32 LCD TV 98 156W 2 3 5 Hrs When you re deciding on what to power from your new GOAL ZERO recharger do some research into your device s wattage consumption For more quick tips and learning tools check out www GOALZERO com learn html Education SOLAR 101 GOAL ZERO makes it easy to recharge your gear from the sun we didn t invent solar power we perfected it Some things to keep in mind BATTERIES 101 GOAL ZERO utilizes the latest and greatest in battery when recharging your gear with solar power i Solar p

PDF - Yeti 400

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents