ACOPOWER P15 User manual
15L Rechargeable Fridge/Freezer
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Please Read This Manual Carefully Before Using Your Unit.
User Manual
Model: P15, P15A
173Wh/11.1V
Note
: Please check your product model included battery or not. Battery related
content is applicable only for P15A
CONTENTS
1. Features 1
2. Safety instructions 1
3. The Function and Operation Setting 2
4. Power Supply and Charging 3
5. Battery Power Operation 5
6. FAQ 6
7. Food Storage 6
8. Defrosting 7
9. Care and Cleaning 7
10. Following Situations are Normal 7
11. Technical Specification 8
12. Guidelines for protection of the environment 8
13. Packing List 9
14. Warranty 9
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1. Features
•High efficiency DC compressor and conversion module with high reliability and
long life, compressor delay protection
•Quick cooling to -15°C (based on 25°C ambient temperature), lowest to -20°C
•Built-in 15600mA/11.1V Lithium Ion battery18650, total 173Wh.
•Battery recharged with solar panel (12v-50v), 12/24VDC and 110~240VAC
power adapter, allows charging with solar panel, car cigarette or wall outlet
•Intelligent car battery protection system
•Portable design with trolley and wheels, removeable lid
•USB output +5VDC /2.1A for charging cell phone or iPad
•Fluoride-free insulation with good heat preservation performance and lowenergy
consumption, 45w DC/AC power only
•Wide range electronic temperature control, LED display
2. Safety Instructions
•Make sure the voltage is within the correct range for socket and cable being
used. See technical data label on side of product for voltage ranges.
•The unit must be placed in a dry and ventilated place far from heat sources
(such as stove, flue), Place the unit in a well shaded area. Prevent
exposure to blazing summer sunlight as this will cause overheating in
the electronic compartment and product will be subject to failure. If
compartment reaches an unsafe temperature, the LED display will read
error ‘F8’ and further instructions listed in section 6.FAQ of the user
manual should be followed. Protection of the compressor is important to
keep product working at ideal conditions.
•Warning: Do not attempt or continue to operate your unit if electrical
compartment is wet. The installation of the DC power source in the boat
should be handled by qualified personnel.
•Your unit requires good ventilation; allow the following free space for air
circulation, back 200mm and side 100mm.
•It is recommended to operate the unit on a flat surface. Maximum operation
angle is 35°.
•No electrical devices should be placed inside the refrigerator, as they may be
damaged.
•The inner tank allows water filling, but do not pour water out by inverting the
unit. Keep the shells of the unit dry after rains. Do not submerge unit under
water.
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•Although the units have been cleaned before leaving factory, we strongly
recommend using a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a little neutral
detergent to clean it again, then wipe it with dry soft cloth. (Warning: Electrical
parts should be wiped by dry cloth only).
•Warning: Do not allow children to play games with the refrigerator such as
climbing or standing in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
3. The Function and Operation Setting
•Power On/Off: Press the Power Button to turn the uniton/off
•Temperature Setting: Can be adjusted by the “+” button up to 20℃(Max) and
down to -20℃(Max) by the “- “button; Default temperature is Celsius
degree (C). If you would like to change to Fahrenheit degree (F), turn off
the fridge, press and hold SET button for 3 seconds. E1 should display
on screen and begin flashing; continue to press SET button until E5
shows up, then press △or ▽, select desired units: F or C.
The compressor will cool down the temperature from 10℃to -10 ℃in 20
mins. However, this reflects the change in temperature within the
insulated walls of the fridge/freezer. Allow an additional hour or more
time, depending on the food load, to reach cooling temperature around
1-6 degrees Celsius. To reach freezing with food or beverage inside it
will take approximately 8 hours. Therefore, if you want frozen or chilling
temperatures inside, we suggest you turn on the compressor 10 hours
ahead of time while keeping the temperature setting at -15℃or lower.
•Cooling Mode Control: Press the button “ ” to select control mode. Short
Press will switch between MAX (Quick cooling mode) and ECO (Energy-saving
mode) (tip: Max mode is recommended to begin initial cool down). After
desired temperature has been attained, it is recommended to switch to ECO
mode to conserve energy cooling mode.
•Battery Protection: Selecting the H, M, L positions, you can choose different
levels for battery protection. When the unit is on and working, press the “ ”
button for 3 seconds, then the LCD will display as below:
oL: Low power protection 9.6V (factory default)
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oM: Middle power 10.8V
oH: High power protection 11.3 V
When the unit is connected to the car, we suggest setting the battery
protection to H level. M and L are suggested when the unit is powered with
freezer battery or other outside backup battery.
•USB Output: +5VDC /2.1A for cell phone, tablet, WIFI speaker, etc.
Note: Don’t change setting on E1-E4 which is only for factory maintenance.
4. Power Supply and Charging
•Power Supply: The refrigerator is powered with 12/24V DC power, 110~240V
AC (adapter included) or backup Lithium battery if there is no connection of
DC/AC power. The connected DC/AC power will operate the refrigerator directly
and charge battery simultaneously.
•Battery Charging: The refrigerator allows three kinds of charging methods.
12/24V DC power, 110~240V AC with Adapter or solar panel (12v-50v).
oDC/AC power connection: Car port and wall outlet cable included.
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oSolar panel (PV) charge connection:
Insert the solar charge cable into the refrigerator’s “PV” terminal
Max Solar input Voltage：50V
Max Solar input Current：10A
Charge Way, 173Wh Lithium
Time
AC
Wall Charger (112W)
4 hours
DC
Car Charger (48W)
4 hours
Solar Panel
Solar Charger (105W)
About 4 hours
oChecking Charge Ctatus: When the refrigerator is powered ON and
DC/AC power is connected, the battery icon on display screen will flash to
show charging. To charge the fridge/freezer battery without running
the compressor simply connect the adapters without powering ‘ON’
the unit. To view charging status please press and hold SET button
“ ” for 3 seconds. The unit’s battery status and voltage will be
displayed. When the voltage reaches 12.6V and the battery icon
stops flashing, the unit has been fully charged and wiring should be
disconnected to prevent internal component damage.
oWarning!!: Do not charge fridge/freezer with DC12V and Solar
Panel at the same time! The unit may be seriously damaged and
pose a potential hazard to you.
•AC Charging Management
oAC charging is always the first choice if AC power supply is available.
Check AC voltage range and use AC adapter to connect with AC power
outlet
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oWe suggest charging the refrigerator battery to full using AC adapter before
you leave for a trip or outdoor activity.
oIf the fridge has not been in use for a long time the battery may have over
discharged and unit will not power on. Please use AC adapter to charge
unit to working mode. After unit has received up to 30% charge other
charging methods may be used.
•Car Port Charging Management
oEngine Turned-on: You can choose anyone of H, M or L mode (see
Battery Production in Chapter 5) and use car port power to operate the
freezer. Different cars may have different power output voltages. If the
voltage protection causes F1 error showed in the LCD, just set the battery
protection from H to M or L. If the F1 error is still present, please charge the
unit with the adapter for few minutes and normal operation will resume.
oEngine Turned-off:Charging using car battery: Most cars will stop power
supply if engine is stopped, but some cars will continue power supply even
when engine is stopped. You should adjust the battery protection to H,
otherwise, the power of your car battery may run out and it may not have
enough power to start car. You can also unplug the car port charger and
run the fridge/freezer using its internal battery. If you don’t want to use car
battery it is recommended to disconnect the car charger from the fridge and
set Battery Protection to L mode. This will allow the refrigerator battery to
work for a longer time in a safe and independent condition.
•Solar Charging Management
oWhen charging by solar panel, turn on unit to verify charging is in effect.
Once confirmed, unit may be turned off. Press and hold SET button “ ” for
3 seconds to show the battery status and voltage.
oWhen using solar panel to charge the freezer use the extension cable and
keep the fridge in shade to avoid overheat and failure of refrigerator.
oWhen the refrigerator is powered ON and solar panel is connected to
charge, the battery icon on display screen will flash to show charging
status. Charging input wattage should be higher than refrigerator working
wattage (about 40-45w), otherwise the battery will keep static. To ensure
that solar charging power is higher than refrigerator operating power, a 100-
Watt solar panel is advised.
5. Battery Power Operation
•Backup Power: The lithium battery is back up power which keeps refrigerator
operating while staying off grid.
•Discharge Time:
Discharge time ( ECO and L mode)
Refrigeration
About 12h
Freezing
About 5h
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•Maintain Battery Charged:
oHome/Hotel: Use AC adapter to charge unit from AC outlet.
oCar/Boat: Use DC port to operate the unit and charge the battery.
oOutdoor: Bring solar panel to charge the battery. Portable power station/
solar generator with AC outlet will be good companion of power supply.
•Saving Battery Power:
oCool down before leaving: It is always suggested to charge freezer and
turn on the unit to cool down in advance with wall/car outlet before the trip.
To prepare for off-grid freezer, place food and beverage inside unit and let
cool to appropriate temperature. This will allow off-grid battery to last
longer while saving energy during outdoor activities.
oOperated at ECO and L mode: set the unit at ECO and L mode
Note: Please charge fully before storage longer than 1 month.
6. FAQ
•The appliance is not working:
oCheck the power supply connection
oCheck the plug and the socket connection.
oCheck for burnt fuse.
oEnsure unit has been properly powered to ‘ON’ mode.
oCompressor may be in delay start protection.
•The food inside is frozen: The setting temperature is too low.
•Hear water from the inside of fridge: It is normal, due to the flow of
refrigerant.
•Display F1 code: Low power protection: setting the protection from H to M or L
•Display F2 code: Fan overload protection: turn off unit and restart the unit
after 30 minutes
•Display F3 code: The compressor protection is activated: please turn off the
unit and restart the unit after 30 minutes.
•Display F5 code: Compressor controller module protection is activated: please
turn off the unit, keep it in a well-ventilated location and restart the unit after 30
minutes.
•Display F7/F8 code: Temperature sensor error: please move the unit in
regular temperature area for a while, then restart the unit.
If you still have the error, please contact us for support.
7. Food Storage
•Freezer (-20 °C~0°C):
oMeat should be cut and wrapped tightly, and then averagely placed inside.
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After buying frozen food, put it in the freezer as soon as it is still in frozen
condition.
oDo not put the fresh food and frozen food together.
oDo not put the fruit and vegetable in the freezer to avoid freeze-drying.
oDo not put the glass container or other container with sealed liquid in
freezer. Or there is a possibility of explosion.
•Refrigerator (0°C ~10°C):
oEggs, butter, milk and bottled drink can be put in refrigerator.
oFruit and vegetable should be put in bags for moisture retaining.
oHot food should be cooled down before it’s placed to save power.
oFood must be packed into bags. Leaving space between packaged foods
to keep the circulation of cool air
8. Defrosting
•After the refrigerator has been on for a period, frost could be seen on surfaces
in the freezer, which reduces refrigerating effect and increases power
consumption. Inthis case, you need to defrost it.
•Unplug the refrigerator and open the doors, take the food in the refrigerator to a
cool place. Use defrosting shovel to remove ice and frost (also can just let the
door open, then ice and frost will be thawed by the raising temperature). Then
use dishtowel to wipe off the ice water. After that, place the food back to the
refrigerator and plug in.
Note: Do not use sharp metal tools to defrost which will damage the refrigerator.
9. Care and Cleaning
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning!
•Use soft cloth dampened with warm water to wipe the inner surfaces and
external appearance of the refrigerator.
•Use neutral detergent to clean the heavy stains, and dry with clean soft cloth.
•For long vacation or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Clean
the refrigerator and leave the doors open a little. Then place the refrigerator in
ventilated place.
•Do not use cleansers containing corrosive and deliquescent material (such as
scouring powder, bleach, soap powder, alkaline cleansers, benzene, gasoline,
acid, water, etc.) to clean the appearance panels, door gaskets and plastic
parts.
NOTE: Do not sprinkle water on the refrigerator during cleaning because
that would reduce the insulating property of electrical components and
erode the metal parts.
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10. The Following Situations are Normal
•The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling
sound.
•In the rain and high humidity weather, moisture may form on the outside of
refrigerator or door gaskets. You can wipe damp surfaces with dry cloth.
•The temperature on the back panel may be high (particularly in summer) due to
heat emission of the condenser.
•The temperature on external surface of the compressor may be high when
compressor is working.
•The compressor may cause a high hum or pulsating sound when it is at starting
or stopping step.
•It's normal to hear metal clanking noise from compressor when refrigerator is
bumped.
11.Technical Specification
MODEL
30/40/50L
CLIMATIC CATEGORY
T/ST/N/SN
PROTECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK RESISTANCE
III
RATED VOLTAGE DC (V)
12/24V
DC FUSE (A)
15A
TOTAL INPUT POWER (W)
45W
RATED CURRENT FOR DC(A)
3.75A/1.875A
REFRIGERANT (g)
32g
N.W (kg)
11.6kg/12.6kg/13.9kg
12. Guidelines for Protection of the Environment
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
Meaning of crossed-out wheeled dustbin: Do not dispose of electrical
appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities.
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Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps,
hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food
chain, damaging your health and well-being.
Danger!
Do not put the portable power pack into water or get it wet.
Do not charge or store near fire or under extreme heat, especially when
leakage happens.
Do not mix up positive electrode and negative electrode.
Do not connect directly to AC power source.
Do not transport or store with necklace or other metal material, this may
cause short circuit.
Do not puncture or open, stamp, or impale.
The terminals cannot be welded directly.
Cannot be decomposed.
Do not place in microwave ovens or pressured vessels.
Do not combine with one-shot battery or battery with different capacity, model
or type.
Do not use if abnormalities are noticed such as smoke, excessive heat, etc.
13. Packing List
ltem Model
Refrigerator DC power
cord
AC
adaptor
Solar charge
cable
User's
manual
P15 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
P15A ×1 ×1 ×1
×1
Note: Please check when your purchased model included battery or not, P15A with
battery and P15 without battery.
14. Warranty
One-year warranty for unit. Please visit our website and make warranty
registration: https://www.acopower.com/productwarranty/register
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