User`s Manual t Manual de Usuario t Guide d`Utilisation
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1. 2 Years Internal battery type Hybrid sealed lead acid AGM with GEL Internal battery voltage nominal 12V Internal battery capacity 100 Ah Maximum load current through 12 volt DC Acces 15A sory Outlet continuous DC Accessory Outlet circuit breaker rating inter 15A nal automatic reset USB max output current 2 04 O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation 24 ENGLISH HSIMON3 25 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech Inverter ltem No 2547 ltem No 2547 7 AC output voltage nominal 115V 220V AC output frequency 60 Hz 4 Hz 50 Hz 4 Hz Maximum continuous AC output power 1500W 10 min without extra batteries Momentary AC surge power 3600W AC output waveform Modified sine wave Battery drain with no load outlets on Less than 0 5A Operating storage temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Low battery alarm trigger nominal 10 5 V 0 5V Low battery shutdown nominal 9 5 V x 0 5V AC Charging Adapter AC input voltage range 90 230V AC AC input frequency 47 63 Hz DC output voltage For 12 volt batteries DC output current charge current maximum 5 0 amps AC Charging Adapter Indicator LED red green Red Charging Green Charging Complete Float Charge Output connector DC plug automotive DC C2. CAUTION LIVE BATTERY TERMINALS When the Battery Disconnect Switch is closed ON the Battery Terminals are connected to the internal battery Proper care must be taken to keep Battery Terminals covered insulated at all times when not in use External Battery Terminals Red and black terminals labeled Battery Terminal are located above each wheel Battery Terminals can be used for DC load applications greater than 15 amps such as jump starting a small motor vehicle with user supplied jumper cables Care must be taken to ensure that the battery is not over discharged When using the Battery Terminals for high current output for a prolonged period of time it is recommended that the Inverter switch be turned ON to operate the cooling fan The Battery Disconnect Switch must be on to use the Battery Terminals Battery Terminals can be used to connect additional external batteries to increase capacity of the bat tery bank The illustration that follows shows the Negative battery terminal a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Negative Battery Termina CHARGING THE SOLAR E POWER CUBE Make Sure The Solar e Power Cube ls Fully Charged Before First Use It is important to charge the Solar e Power Cube for 24 hours before initial use Recharge after each use When storing for long periods of time it is recommended to charge the battery once every 3 months Failure to follo
3. 7 After charging the battery disconnect the DC Charging Adapter from the vehicle acces sory socket first then from the Solar e Power Cube DC Outlet 8 Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch if Solar e Power Cube is not in use 9 Store the DC Charging Adapter in the Storage Hatch Do not leave the Solar e Power Cube connected to your vehicle s DC socket when the engine is turned off CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE While the Solar e Power Cube is being charged with the DC Charging Adapter from your vehicle do not operate the Inverter with a load of over 100 watts Further do not plug in or operate any DC appliance from the Solar e Power Cube that requires more than 10 amps Either action may blow a vehicle fuse e Always remove the DC Charging Adapter from the vehicle s DC socket before starting the vehicle e Disconnect the Solar e Power Cube from the vehicle s DC socket when the engine is turned off to prevent discharging the vehicle s battery e Always remove the DC Charging Adapter from the vehicle s DC socket before starting the vehicle Charging With Solar Panels The Solar e Power Cube is supplied with five 16W solar panels 80 watts The top two panels are hinged at the sides of the Solar e Power Cube and the lower two panels slide out from the center of the Solar e Power Cube The panels must be fully opened extended to allow maximum exposure to sunlight a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read
4. max output Power usages listed are averages Check your appliance rating for more accurate time estimates 1 Operating times assume a fully charged battery and ambient temperature of 25 C Actual results may vary based on model brand used a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment 2 Assumes continuous operation DC OPERATING TIME Below are typical DC accessories that may be operated by the Solar e Power Cube Operating time will vary depending on the battery charge level and the specific accessory being operated Operating times can be extended if external batteries or chargers are connected to Solar e Power Cube DC Powered Products Watts Estimated Run time Smartphone 6 160 hours Tablet Computer 12 80 hours Portable Cooler 30 30 hours Air Compressor 100 9 hours 30 minutes Power usages listed are averages Check your appliance rating for more accurate time estimates Operating times assume a fully charged battery and ambient temperature of 25 C Actual results may vary based on model brand used JUMP START WARNINGS Flooded lead acid batteries can release explosive gasses Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage explosion hazard and or personal injury Follow the connection sequence outlined below paying special attention to the polar ity The battery s positive terminal is typically identifi
5. www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Do not use the following with modified sine wave inverters Small battery operated appliances like flashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals To use the AC Power Inverter AR oN Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch Connect the AC appliance or appliances to either AC Outlet Turn the Power Inverter ON by positioning the switch to the e ON position When the Inverter Power Indicator LED is green the Inverter is operating Turn on one AC appliance and observe the Power Indicator and FAULT LEDs If the LED remains green proceed to turn on the second appliance If the Power Indicator LED continues to remain green then both appliances are operating properly If the red FAULT LED light is lit then remove all loads and restart the inverter If the Power indicator LED is not lit then reduce the AC load If the Inverter is still not operating refer to the Troubleshooting table at the end of this User s Manual 6 After appliance use turn OFF the Inverter switch 7 Remove AC appliance plug s from the AC Outlets on the Solar e Power Cube 8 Recharge the Solar e Power Cube as soon as convenient Note The external
6. Do not leave the DC Charging Adapter connected to the vehicle s lighter socket when starting the vehicle Remove the DC Charging Adapter before starting the vehicle This will prevent the vehicle s DC socket fuse from blowing In some cases when the vehicle battery has enough power to crank the engine but not enough to start the vehicle the DC Charging Adapter can be used to provide enough charge to the vehicle s battery to start Make sure the Solar e Power Cube is fully charged The following procedure outlines this process 1 Make sure the Inverter switch is OFF and all appliances have been disconnected from the Accessory Outlets and USB ports 2 Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch 3 Plug one end of the DC Charging Adapter to your vehicle s cigarette lighter accessory socket You may need to switch the ignition key to the Accessory position to supply power to the lighter socket Be sure to turn off any lights or accessories such as radio or A C fan that may be operating from the vehicle s battery 4 Plug the other end into either of the two DC Outlets on the Solar e Power Cube control panel 5 Wait 15 minutes while the Solar e Power Cube trickle charges you vehicle s battery 6 Remove the DC Charging Adapter from the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket before at tempting to start the engine 7 If your vehicle engine cranks but does not start investigate for other problems 8 Store the DC Charging Adapter in the Storag
7. WAGAN Item No Art culo Ne Article n 2547 T E C H SOLAR e POWER CUBERY User s Manual e Manual de Usuario Guide d Utilisation China Design Patent Dise o patentado en China China conception de brevet ZL 2010 3 0642300 2 China Utility Patent Utilidad patentado en China China utilitaire de brevet 2012204085950 User s Manual Read before using this equipment ltem No 2547 SOLAR e POWER e 8 131500 MOBILITY RAPID SETUP INSTANT POWER O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSI1ON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech CONTENTS Introduction aci ad olas 5 Warnings Cautions And Notes c ccscccseiecccsescocesscetenssecstescsusssavusveavesceecedtevscesscesecscesvendvavcoestess 5 Warnings Genetall 5 Major Features cia teni Erato e Euni dede FOE n ena Ua aas SEAN Aa R Rna SRE a 6 Control Panel ica a alba iaa 7 Digital LED Voltmeter Battery Status 8 TOOAh Gel AGM Hybrid Botter vocacional lin 8 Battery Disconnect Switch ssssssssssssssssee eren ener 9 External Battery Terminals turri te reet eren epe Ca Pee ve eR e Re Tenn 9 Charging The Solar e Power Cube ccisceccescscsessossorsossssssssscsarsseenesananseasonssesesesssoscersecseesecsnss 10 Charging Methods OO n AC Charging Adapter unitaria 11 DC Charging Adapter cir ere nete te eoe enge PER Ed TE YU Eee SYo
8. Power Cube s battery Jump starting a vehicle involves very high current that can cause damage to person and property Extra care MUST be taken to prevent any accidents Always make sure the Inverter switch on the front panel is turned OFF and all DC and USB devices are disconnected before attempting to connect to or jump start using the Battery Terminals Engine cranking should be done in three second bursts If the engine does not start after seven attempts discontinue and look for other problems AC OPERATING TIME USING INVERTER Below are typical AC products that can be operated by the Solar e Power Cube with estimated operating times The operating times will vary depending on the internal battery charge level ambient temperature and the actual AC product being operated The Solar e Power Cube will not continuously operate AC appliances rated at more than 1500 watts such as air conditioners or motors over 12 amps Operating times can be extended if external batteries or chargers are connected to the Solar e Power Cube AC Powered Products Watts Estimated Run time Radio 4 250 hours Compact Florescent Light 20 50 hours Laptop Computer 65 13 hours Ceiling Fan 100 9 hours 30 minutes Desktop Computer with 15 monitor 200 4 hours 18 minutes Sony Playstation 3 Video Game Console 200 4 hours 18 minutes 40 ICD TV 200 4 hours 18 minutes V Drill 2 750 45 minutes Microwave Oven 1000 30 minutes Coffee Maker 1500 10 minutes
9. Solar Panel Terminals to connect solar panels to the internal Solar Charge Controller Terminals to connect additional batteries Storage Hatch for chargers and cables Shape molded handles for easy lifting wheels for positioning the Solar e Power Cube 100Ah Gel AGM hybrid battery for long life 80 Watts 5 x 16 watts of solar panels for charging the internal battery 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSI1ON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel contains a Digital LED Voltmeter for reading battery status a Battery Status Push Button to turn on the meter Inverter ON OFF switch two AC Outlets two USB and two 12 volt Accessory Outlets Two LEDs indicate the operating condition of the Inverter The green Power LED when lit indicates normal operation and that AC is present at the outlets The red Fault LED indicates the Inverter is shut down because of any of the following reasons over volt age under voltage over temperature or overload Refer to the Troubleshooting section to resolve the problem Two terminals allow additional solar panels to be connected to the internal Solar Charge Controller The Battery Disconnect Switch is located to the left of the control panel A Storage Hatch contains the DC and AC Charging Adapters Inverter Power Switch INVERTER FAULT Red Inverter Digital LED Q VOM i
10. automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike the sealed battery pack in the Solar e Power Cube vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections or disconnections When working on electrical equipment always make sure that someone is nearby to help you in an emergency a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Heavy Lifting This unit weighs about 84 pounds 38 kg Proper care should be taken when lift ing the unit Two people should lift this product using the two shape molded handles located on the side of the Solar e Power Cube Limitations on Use The Solar e Power Cube has not been tested for use with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices The user assumes all risk if medical devices are used with this product Temperature Limits Do not expose Solar e Power Cube to temperatures in excess of 104 F 40 C or below 32 F 0 C Unit is Not Waterproof Do not expose this unit to rain or heavy moisture MAJOR FEATURES 1500 watt Power Inverter 3600 watts peak Two AC Outlets Two 12 volt Automotive Outlets for powering DC appliances loads to 15 amps Two USB Power Ports for charging operating cell phones PDAs and MP3 players AC Charging Adapter with 5 amp output DC Charging Adapter fused Digital LED Voltmeter for checking battery status Battery Status Push Button Battery Disconnect Switch
11. de eda t SE de eiu ABE E Eng 12 Charging With Solar Panels iu tdci eli ie 13 Solar Panel Positionirig mordida decia dias 14 io Dg ae da 15 Using the AC Outlet Power Receptacles 0 ccccceseceseeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeetestretseeneeentenss 15 12V DC Accessory Outlets sss eme emere 16 External Battery Terminals s tror idas etapas euo 17 AC Operating Time Using Inverter eese eee eee enn nnns tenentes tenent 7 DO Operating m 18 Jump Start WAI vice ica 18 Jump Start Procedure With User Supplied Jumper Cables ceres 19 Connection To a Positive Grounded Vehicle 20 Vehicle Battery Boosting Using the DC Charging Adapter eere 20 Power Expansion Options oe risotto AA rosae ECTS SEEN Na Vo 20 a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Adding Batteries to the System ccccceceseeeceeeeeeeeeestneeesteeenneeeenieeesneeeeneeenteeeenas 20 External Battery Connection Procedure eee 21 Bypassing The Internal Battery ettet tob lee ei oe D ERREUR 21 Adding Solar Panels viviana reise rete eia eau nen Ya PY nean etae 22 Using The Internal Solar Charge Controller s 22 User Supplied External Controller and Solar Panels sss 22 Maintenance X 22 enim 22 Fuse Replacement DC Charging Adapter sssssssss 23 DORE
12. ies Using different construction or chemistry batteries can damage components The supplied 5 amp rated AC charger has a total amp hour limit External batteries may not exceed 240 amp hours Total internal and external amp hour rating should not exceed 360 amp hours e Itis recommended to use at least 6 AWG cable or larger to connect additional batter ies to the Solar e Power Cube when drawing full power from the Inverter Heavy cables reduce voltage loss in the cables Typical automotive jumper cables are sufficient e Install 100A fuse in positive line External Battery Connection Procedure 1 Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch Locate the Battery Terminals above the wheels Install 100A fuse in positive line gt US Loosen the Battery Terminal covers and connect the batteries using either ring terminals or jumper cable clamps Make sure the connection is secure 5 With a voltmeter verify that the battery voltage is correct at the terminals 6 Turn ON the Inverter and observe the external battery voltage 7 Turn ON the Solar e Power Cube Battery Disconnect Switch if batteries are connected CAUTION BATTERY DISCHARGE With the Battery Disconnect Switch OFF the Digital LED Voltmeter shows external battery voltage to the Inverter It is important to monitor the external battery voltage to prevent battery over discharge Bypassing The Internal Battery The Solar e Power Cube s internal battery can be bypassed
13. rate and high ambient temperature applications These batteries are electrically compatible with AGM batteries for expansion and also follow AGM charge characteristics The gel component in them improves performance in low discharge applications It is recommended that only AGM batteries be used for long term expansion or replacement because they are more compatible with portable applications and do not spill or leak 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech CAUTION BATTERY LIFE Repetitive quick deep discharging of any rechargeable battery will reduce the capacity and life of the battery Frequent charging will preserve battery life Battery Disconnect Switch A Battery Disconnect Switch allows the user to turn off the battery whenever the Solar e Power Cube is not in use and to be stored for a prolonged period of time This helps preserve the bat tery s charge Also it is recommended to turn this switch off whenever transporting or moving the Solar e Power Cube to prevent any electrical hazard caused by excessive vibration The Battery Disconnect Switch is located to the left of the control panel For early models the fan will oper ate when the Battery Disconnect Switch is closed ON For later models fans operate when the Inverter is turned on e Ed Sra
14. the balance of the original two 2 year warranty period To return a defective item please contact WAGAN Corporation at 800 231 5806 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA and return instructions Each item returned will require a separate RMA After you have received the RMA and the return instructions from WAGAN Corporation please follow the instructions and send the item with PREPAID SHIPPING along with all of the required documentation a complete explanation of the problem your name address and daytime phone number WAGAN Corporation will at its option replace or repair the defective part A Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA is REQUIRED when sending in any defective item WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any item s returned without an official Returned Merchandise Authorization number The item s must be returned with prepaid shipping WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any shipping charges incurred in returning the item s back to the company for repair or replacement This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable use misuse neglect improper service commercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished Warranty Disclaimers This warranty is in lieu o
15. wall socket first then from the DC Outlet Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch if the Solar e Power Cube is not in use Store the AC Charging Adapter in the Storage Hatch DC Charging Adapter The DC Charging Adapter is a cord with a fused DC accessory plug at both ends Both plugs are fused at 15 amps to prevent damage if there is an inadvertent short Refer to the mainte nance section to n a fuse if ane Plug DC Charging Adapter into vehicle DC accessory socket To charge the Solar e Power Cube using the DC Charging Adapter ONLY USE THE DC CHARGING ADAPTER SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT DO NOT CONTINUOUSLY CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 16 HOURS USING THE DC TO DC METHOD Note that the engine must be running while charging the Solar e Power Cube to avoid discharging the vehicle s battery 2 Make sure all Solar e Power Cube switches are set to OFF 3 Plug the DC Charging Adapter into the Solar e Power Cube s DC Outlet 4 Plug the other end of the DC Charging Adapter into the vehicle s accessory socket cigarette lighter socket 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech 5 Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch 6 Periodically remove one DC plug and check the Digital LED Voltmeter to determine when charging is complete usually 13 5V is considered fully charged
16. Fault LED Itmet Adi Green Inverter Power LED Voltmeter Push button USB Outlets pow TiSVAC 2 1A USB 1 0A USB 2 AC Outlets Inverter Solar Panel Terminals Positive TERMINALS Negative 12V DC Accessory Outlets Control Panel a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment lt lt Z T Storage Hatch Digital LED Voltmeter Battery Status The Digital LED Voltmeter provides the user with the current charge state of the internal battery It is the user s responsibility to periodically monitor the battery charge and to recharge the battery after each use Recharge every three months even if the Solar e Power Cube is not used NOTE Battery status voltage is accurate with Charging Adapters disconnected 1 Press and hold the Battery Status Push Button for 3 seconds 2 The Digital LED Voltmeter Battery Status meter will display the battery voltage 13 5V DC Battery is fully charged 2 12 6V DC Battery is ready for use M lt 12 0V DC Battery needs some charging 10 5V DC Battery is discharged charge immediately 100Ah Gel AGM Hybrid Battery The Solar e Power Cube is equipped with the latest in battery technology Supplied batteries combine the charging characteristics and compatibility of AGM valve regulated sealed lead acid batteries with the improved performance of gel batteries in low discharge
17. M 23 Recycling UID PE 24 Specifications cei e NANO 24 Solar e Power Cube Shipping Specifications sssssssss 24 12 Volt DC Battery and Outlets ee 24 Im 25 AC Charging Adapter sik ore eret ed pede prebere diee due 25 DC Charging Adapter uscar indiana 25 Solar Panels and Solar Charge Controller sse 25 WAGAN Corp Limited Warranty ccccccssossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssccescessacsacsassecsecssssessscosooss 26 O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of Wagan Tech s Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus As supplied the Solar e Power Cube is a balanced electrical system that can power AC appliances and operate and charge a variety of communication and entertainment devices In an emergen Cy it can boost a dead car battery On the job site it can power tools where no power lines or generators exist At night it can power a variety of light sources from DC spotlights to AC flood lights At the campground it can power an RV Microwave oven water pumps and entertainment equipment The Solar e Power Cube is expandable As your needs change external batteries and solar panels can be added to the system to increase run time This flexibility preserves your invest
18. an Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation 22 ENGLISH HSI1ON3 23 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech e Check wiring or cables that are attached to the solar panels Wire or cables may become loose from turbulent weather conditions Store panels when not in use Fuse Replacement DC Charging Adapter The DC Charging Adapter comes equipped with one 15A quick blow fuse inside each plug end To replace a fuse simply unscrew the head of the plug and remove the fuse If blown replace with a 15 amp fuse of the same type and rating TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution No AC output Green LED is not lit Voltmeter reads below 10 volts Battery voltage too low Excessive AC load Reduce AC load and charge the Solar e Power Cube battery No AC output no displays lit No AC output 12 volt outlets operate USB ports operate Inverter Switch is ON Battery Disconnect Switch is OFF Inverter is not working Turn ON Switch Call Wagan Tech Support 12 volt DC outlets switch on and off Television interference DC Outlet is overloaded Picture breaking up static Reduce DC load Place the Solar e Power Cube as far as possible from the TV the antenna and the coaxial cable TV station may be out of range Static noise interfer ence in audio system Sound system has weak al ternating current shielding Do not use Inv
19. before using this equipment Extending Solar Panels CAUTION Keep any objects from resting on the solar panels This will reduce panel exposure to sunlight and slow battery charging Heavy objects can damage the solar panels Factory supplied solar panels have a combined rating of 80W however actual charging power may vary depending on environmental factors and sun intensity in your region The approximate charging time for the Solar e Power Cube using the supplied solar panels is 18 hours of peak sunlight Additional solar panels may be connected to reduce charging time The internal Solar Charge Controller is rated at a maximum of 20A Do not connect more than 300W of solar panels including the 80W panels that are attached Doing so will damage the Solar Charge Controller and void the warranty Additional solar panels must have the same voltage ratings as factory supplied panels See panel specifications at the rear of this document CAUTION SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER AMPERAGE LIMIT The Solar Charge Controller is rated at a maximum of 20A Do not connect more than 300W of solar panels including the 80W panels that are supplied Doing so will damage the Solar Charge Controller and void the warranty Solar Panel Positioning To ensure maximum power from the solar panels position the panels perpendicular to the posi tion of the sun For best results the solar panels should be in line with the expected path of the
20. connected external batteries Low wattage AC loads and a full battery charge result in longer operating times Be sure to turn off or disconnect any AC appliance not in use Converting DC battery power to AC generates heat To minimize heat buildup and possible ther mal shutdown remove obstacles blocking or hindering airflow between the intake and exhaust sides of the Solar e Power Cube Ambient temperatures above 25 C will reduce the Inverter s ability to cool effectively thus affecting operating times This Inverter produces Modified Sine Wave MSW AC The waveform differences can be seen below Both waveforms have the same electrical energy however some average reading AC voltmeters can not properly read MSW Readings on a non TRUE RMS meter will display up to 30 volts lower voltage than sine wave AC Pure Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave CAUTION MODIFIED SINE WAVE e Some rechargeable devices are equipped with a separate AC charger These devices are likely to operate properly with this Inverter Rechargeable devices that have built in chargers see device owner s manual may not operate properly with this type of Inverter e Some motorized devices may operate at excessively elevated temperature when used with this Inverter During first use with this Inverter check for excessive motor tempera ture Abnormally elevated temperature of the motor is an indication that they should not be used with this Inverter a WAGAN T E C H
21. cooling fan operates whenever the Inverter is on The cooling fan helps maintain Solar e Power Cube internal temperature when products with high power requirements are in use 12V DC Accessory Outlets DC Accessory Outlets can power a DC load up to 15 amps each Overloading a port will result in tripping a self resetting circuit breaker Removing the overload automatically restores power to the DC Accessory Outlet once the circuit breaker has cooled CAUTION Do not insert an automotive cigarette lighter into the Outlet There is no pop out feature and excessive heat may damage the Outlet To use an Accessory Outlet Il ROOM Open the dust cover over the DC Accessory Outlet Insert the 12V DC accessory plug into the DC Outlet Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch Operate the appliance as usual 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech 5 After use disconnect the accessory plug from the DC Accessory Outlet and store the accessory 6 Replace the DC Outlet s dust cover Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch 8 Recharge the Solar e Power Cube as soon as convenient External Battery Terminals The Solar e Power Cube Battery Terminals can be used to power DC loads greater than 15 amps Proper care should be taken however to prevent the load from over discharging the Solar e
22. e Hatch 9 If the engine does not crank follow the jump start procedures in the previous section 10 Charge the Solar e Power Cube as soon as possible POWER EXPANSION OPTIONS Adding Batteries to the System For extended operating time additional batteries may be added in parallel using the Battery Terminals located above the wheels Connect 12V AGM batteries into the system for long term O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation 20 ENGLISH HSIMON3 21 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech use Connecting flooded GEL or lead calcium batteries can over time result in uneven charge and discharge between the internal and external batteries a battery damaging condition You may temporarily connect flooded GEL or lead calcium batteries to the Solar e Power Cube It is important that you only connect same voltage 12V batteries in parallel Reverse polarity connections can cause an explosion Connecting external batteries to the Solar e Power Cube in series could cause damage to the system and void the warranty It is recommended that adding batteries be performed by a qualified person If in doubt a user provided voltmeter may be needed to verify voltage and polarity of external batteries to be connected to Solar e Power Cube CAUTION EXTERNAL BATTERY e When adding batteries to the system for long term use you must use 12V AGM batter
23. ed as being larger in diameter than the negative terminal In most vehicles it has a red wire or red terminal cover con nected to it Do not proceed until you are sure you have identified the positive terminal Do not attempt to jump start while wearing vinyl clothing Static electricity sparks may be produced when vinyl clothing is rubbed Remove any metallic jewelry such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches while working with a lead acid battery A battery short circuit can cause severe burns Wear complete eye protection Do not touch eyes while working near or with a battery Battery acid can cause blindness and or severe burns Do not smoke while jump starting Never charge or jump start a frozen battery To prevent short circuits and arcing never allow the metal ends tips of clamps positive and negative to touch each other or connect to the same piece of metal The Solar e Power Cube is for use with 12V systems only Jump start a vehicle in a well ventilated area O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle s starter motor If the engine fails to start after seven attempts discontinue the jump start procedure and look for other problems that may need to be corrected JUMP START PROCEDURE WITH USER SUPPLIED JUMPER CABLES User s
24. erter with low quality audio AC filtering system Replace audio system with high qual ity noise filtering Run time is less than expected Solar e Power Cube is not fully charged Charge using the AC Charging Adapter Product power consumption is higher than expected Check the power or wattage rating and compare with the tables in Bat tery Operating Times section of this manual Charging light is OFF when AC Charging Adapter is connected No AC power at wall socket Ensure power is available at the wall socket a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution DC Charging Adapter does not work Blown fuse Check for and replace blown fuse in plug RECYCLING DISPOSAL The Solar e Power Cube contains materials that are prohibited from being placed in landfills and require recycling These include lead acid batteries solar panels and some components in the Inverter Contact local authorities for disposal recycling instructions SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice Solar e Power Cube Shipping Specifications Dimensions solar panels retracted folded closed 20 9 x 20 9 x 14 7 in 53 x 53 x 37 cm Weight 116 6 lbs 53 kg ment at rear of manual 12 Volt DC Battery and Outlets Solar e Power Cube warranty see warranty state
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26. g process User Supplied External Controller and Solar Panels Additional solar panels if equipped with their own solar charge controller can be connected via the Battery Terminals However it is recommended that total power charging the internal bat teries does not exceed 10 amps with the Battery Disconnect Switch ON closed If external batteries solar panels greater than 300 watts and an external solar charge controller are to be connected to the Solar e Power Cube via the Battery Terminals the Battery Disconnect Switch must be OFF open to avoid overcharging the internal battery MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Solar e Power Cube in good operating condition is relatively simple Charge the battery until full as often as possible and keep all surfaces free of dust and dirt Cleaning With the Solar e Power Cube disconnected from all electrical cords and the fans OFF you may carefully vacuum the vents to remove dust The solar panels should be periodically cleaned during extended use and before storing Check your panels weekly or following a storm to make sure no damage has occurred e Check for dirt buildup or bird droppings Using a soft brush remove dust or droppings from the panels e Wipe surface area of solar glass and frame with a soft damp cloth Use mild dish soap if necessary Dry the panels with a soft cloth Solar panels are more efficient when they are clean O 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wag
27. harging Adapter DC cable length 100 cm 39 in DC internal replaceable fuse 15A Solar Panels and Solar Charge Controller Active panel materials 5 x 16 watts Monocrystalline Voltage output range 16 22 volts Panel wattage maximum 80 watts Panel efficiency 17 Internal Solar Controller maximum panel wattage 300W Controller max panel current 20A a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com WAGAN CORP LIMITED WARRANTY The WAGAN Corp warranty is limited to products sold only in the United States All Wagan Tech products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate its warranty To register your product please visit http tinyurl com waganwarranty Be sure to keep the original receipt as it will be required when returning a product under the warranty Warranty Duration This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two 2 years from the original purchase date to be free of defects in material and workmanship WAGAN Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages In no event will WAGAN Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail Warranty Performance During the above two 2 year warranty period a product with a defect will be replaced with a comparable model when the product is returned to WAGAN Corporation with an original store receipt The replacement product will be in warranty for
28. hicle s chassis or engine block Do not connect the black negative clamp directly to the nega tive battery terminal Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch Allow a few minutes for the Solar e Power Cube battery to trickle charge the vehicle s battery Turn ON the vehicle ignition switch and crank the starter in three second bursts until the engine starts If the vehicle fails to crank after seven tries disconnect the jump start cables in reverse order of steps 8 11 Investigate for additional reasons the engine will not start After the vehicle starts while the cables are still connected run the motor at fast idle for 5 minutes to fast charge the Solar e Power Cube s battery After charging remove the jumper cables in reverse of steps 8 11 Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment Connection To a Positive Grounded Vehicle If the vehicle to be started has a positive grounded system positive battery terminal connected to the chassis substitute the following steps to the instructions above 10 Connect the positive red clamp to the vehicle chassis or a solid non moving metal vehicle component DO NOT clamp directly to the positive battery terminal or a moving part 11 Connect the negative black clamp to the vehicle battery s negative terminal VEHICLE BATTERY BOOSTING USING THE DC CHARGING ADAPTER CAUTION
29. ipment allows the Solar e Power Cube to be charged using TS cn AC Charging Adapter DC Charging Adapter Solar Panels Charging from your vehicle as you drive AC Charging Adapter The Solar e Power Cube is supplied with a fully automatic AC Charging Adapter The indicator light on the top of the adapter shows red when the battery is charging and green when the bat tery has reached a full charge The charger will continue to trickle charge the battery to maintain a full charge when the green light is on The Charging Adapter has a wide range of input volt ages and automatically adjusts to 115V or 220V depending on the AC source Note that initial AC charge can take up to 48 hours The AC Charging Adapter connects to the Solar e Power Cube through either DC Accessory Outlet located on the control panel oC es a 09 AC Wall Socket LED Indicator Plug AC Charging Adapter into wall socket To charge the Solar e Power Cube using the AC Charging Adapter a WAGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment MAKE SURE ALL SOLAR E POWER CUBE SWITCHES ARE SET TO OFF AR wn o 7 Connect the AC Charging Adapter to an AC wall socket Insert the charger s DC plug into the Solar e Power Cube s DC Outlet Turn ON the Battery Disconnect Switch Charging is complete when the light on the AC charger turns green After charging the battery disconnect the adapter from the AC
30. ment in Solar e Power Cube The internal battery the heart of the system is of high quality and with proper care and frequent charging will last for years Wagan Tech with proven technology DC to AC inverters has crafted the internal power inverter for use with the Solar e Power Cube A supplied automatic AC to DC Charging Adapter efficiently charges and maintains the Solar e Power Cube s internal batteries Read and understand all warnings cautions and notes included in this manual before using the Solar e Power Cube Follow instructions provided by your vehicle and other device manvfactur ers intended to be used with the Solar e Power Cube Keep these instructions for future reference Fully Charge The Solar e Power Cube Before First Use WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES WARNINGS identify important safety concerns when operating this equipment Failure to follow these warnings could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTIONS identify conditions that can cause damage to equipment NOTES identify operating details Warnings General Shock or fire hazard The Solar e Power Cube generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Treat it with the same respect that you would any AC outlet Explosion Hazard Do not use this product around flammable fumes or gasses such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near a propane tank Do not use Solar e Power Cube in an enclosure containing
31. sun Panel placement varies depending on your location It is recommended that panel positions are checked and adjusted every 3 hours to ensure solar absorption is optimized CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE When adding solar panels make sure the solar panels are rated for 12V systems If you are connecting multiple solar panels to the Solar Panel Terminals make sure the combined voltage is no greater than 17V DC 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSIMON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech Do not connect more than 300W total of solar panels including the 80W panels that are attached Doing so will overload the Solar Charge Controller and prevent the controller from charging Make sure all air vents are not blocked while the Solar e Power Cube is in use lt is essential for maintaining optimum performance OUTPUT POWER Using the AC Outlet Power Receptacles The Solar e Power Cube s Inverter can operate most AC appliances or a combination of appli ances up to 1500 watts The Inverter is capable or handling up to 1500 watts for an extended period of time when additional batteries are connected However additional batteries will not increase the Inverters wattage capability beyond 1500W Operating time run time is depen dant on the AC load watts and the charge and condition of the Solar e Power Cube s internal battery and any
32. to use the Inverter or battery charg ing functions without using the internal battery This feature can be used if the internal battery is not available to power AC or DC appliances To bypass the internal battery 1 Turn OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch 2 Connect external batteries to the Battery Terminals a AGAN T E C H www wagan com User s Manual Read before using this equipment 3 Operate the Solar e Power Cube as normal depending on your needs Note Do not exceed 80A 960W current drain when bypassing internal battery ADDING SOLAR PANELS There are two ways to add more panels to the Solar e Power Cube One way is to add panels using the internal Solar Charge Controller observing the controller s wattage amp limits If the Solar e Power Cube has external batteries with capacities greater than 100 amp hours adding additional solar panels with total wattage greater than 300 watts can be accomplished by using solar panels with an external controller Using The Internal Solar Charge Controller Additional solar panels can be connected to the Solar e Power Cube using the Solar Panel Terminals Adding solar panels can reduce battery charging time The internal Solar Charge Controller is rated at a maximum of 20A with panel voltages between 16 to 22 volts Do not connect more than 300W of solar panels including the 80W panels that are supplied Doing so will cause an overload on the Solar Charge Controller and cease the chargin
33. upplied jump start cables can be connected to the high power DC Battery Terminals for boosting a 12V engine starting battery Jump start cables are available from most auto parts stores Review the Jump Start Warnings above and follow the instructions in sequence for a Negative grounded system typical on most vehicles 1 2 3 4 5 17 Review the Jump Start Warnings above Make sure the Solar e Power Cube is fully charged Turn off the vehicle ignition and all accessories Make sure the vehicle is in park neutral and the emergency brake is applied Make sure the Battery Disconnect Switch is OFF and the Inverter switch on the control panel is OFF Remove any plugs connected to the Accessory Outlets or USB ports Position the Solar e Power Cube a convenient distance from the vehicle s battery and make sure the jump start cables will reach the vehicle battery without coming in contact with any moving parts of the engine Remove the covers from the Battery Terminals and place them in the Storage Hatch With user supplied jump start cables securely connect the RED cable clamp to the red Battery Terminal on the Solar e Power Cube Connect the other vehicle end of the jump start cable s RED cable clamp to the positive battery terminal Connect the BLACK cable clamp to the BLACK Battery Terminal on the Solar e Power Cube Connect the vehicle end of the jumper cable s BLACK cable clamp to the ve
34. w these instructions can damage the battery and reduce the bat tery s ability to hold a charge CAUTION RISK OF DAMAGE TO BATTERY e All lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months especially in warm environments Leaving a battery in a discharged state or not charging every 3 months risks permanent damage Do not attempt to charge Solar e Power Cube battery if it is frozen A frozen battery should be gradually warmed to 32 F 0 C before charging e Caution Don t undercharge the Solar e Power Cube battery Repeated incomplete charging reduces battery life e During charging if the battery status button is pressed the voltage displayed will be that of the charger To read battery voltage the user MUST first disconnect the charger from the unit e Press the battery status push button If the reading shows less than 13 5 volts then continue charging e If the battery reading is above 13 5 volts allow the battery to rest for one hour e During rest period the battery will settle to its real voltage After the rest period take the battery status This reading will display an accurate battery voltage 2013 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation ENGLISH HSI1ON3 Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus by Wagan Tech e Make sure the Solar e Power Cube is fully charged before first use CHARGING METHODS Factory supplied equ
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