ACOPOWER R40A User manual

30/40/50L Rechargeable Fridge Freezer
Thank you for choosing our Rechargeable Fridge Freezer
Please Read This Manual Carefully Before Using Your Unit.
User Manual
Model: R30A/40A/R50A, R30C/40C/50C
173Wh/11.1V
Note: Please check your product model included battery or not.
R30C/40C/50C shall buy additional battery accessory.

1.Features ...............................................................................1
2.Safety instructions ................................................................1
3.The Function and Operation Setting.....................................2
4.Power Supply and Charging.................................................4
5.Battery Power Operation ......................................................7
6.FAQ .....................................................................................8
7.Food Storage ......................................................................9
8.Defrosting ............................................................................10
9.Care and Cleaning ..............................................................10
10. Following Situations are Normal ......................................11
11. Technical Specification .....................................................11
12.Guidelines for protection of the environment ....................12
13. Packing List .....................................................................13
14. Warranty ..........................................................................13
CONTENTS

1. Features
2. Safety Instructions
• 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 battery 18650, total 173Wh.
• Battery recharged with solar panel (12v-50v), 12VDC 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 low
energy consumption, 45w DC/AC power only
• Wide range electronic temperature control, LED display
• 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.
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3. The Function and Operation Setting
• It is recommended to operate the unit on a flat surface. Maximum operation
angle is 35°. During transportation, slope less than 45° and should be handled
carefully.
• 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.
• 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.
• Power On/Off: Press the Power Button to turn the unit on/off
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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 over 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 car battery protection. When the unit is on and working, press the “ ”
button over 3 seconds, then the LCD will display as below:
o L: Low power protection 9.6V (factory default)
o M: Middle power 10.8V
o H: High power protection 11.3 V
When the unit is connected to the car, we suggest setting the car battery
protection to H level. L is 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.
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4. Power Supply and Charging
o DC/AC power connection: Car port and wall outlet cable included.
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Power Supply: The refrigerator is powered with 12VDC power (24VDC not
applicable), 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.
12VDC power, 110~240V AC with Adapter or solar panel (12v-50v).
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o Solar 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
Checking 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
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We suggest charging the refrigerator battery to full using AC adapter before you
leave for a trip or outdoor activity.
If 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
Engine 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.
Engine 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.
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
AC charging is always the first choice if AC power supply is available. Check
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5. . Battery Power Operation
• Backup Power: The lithium battery is back up power as UPS power which
keeps refrigerator operating while staying off grid.
• Discharge Time:
Discharge time ( ECO and L mode)
Refrigeration About 10 hrs
Freezing About 5 hrs
Solar Charging Management
When 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 “ ” over 3
seconds to show the battery status and voltage.
When using solar panel to charge the freezer use the extension cable and keep
the fridge in shade to avoid overheat and failure of refrigerator.
When 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.
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6. FAQ
Maintain Battery Charged:
Home/Hotel: Use AC adapter to charge unit from AC outlet.
Car/Boat: Use DC port to operate the unit and charge the battery.
Outdoor: 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:
Cool 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.
Operated at ECO and L mode: set the unit at ECO and L mode
Battery Disconnection: Battery can be removed or disconnected with side button
(for some production). This will prevent the self discharge. The product will work
with AC adapter or car outlet without battery connection.
Note: Please charge fully before storage longer than 1 month.
o Check the power supply connection
o Check the plug and the socket connection.
o Check for burnt fuse.
o Ensure unit has been properly powered to ‘ON’ mode.
o Compressor may be in delay start protection.
• The appliance is not working:
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7. Food Storage
• 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.
• Freezer (-20 °C~0°C):
o Meat should be cut and wrapped tightly, and then averagely placed inside. After
buying frozen food, put it in the freezer at frozen condition.
o Do not put the fresh food and frozen food together.
o Do not put the fruit and vegetable in the freezer to avoid freeze-drying.
o Do 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):
o Eggs, butter, milk and bottled drink can be put in refrigerator.
o Fruit and vegetable should be put in bags for moisture retaining.
o Hot food should be cooled down before it’s placed to save power.
o Food must be packed into bags. Leaving space between packaged foods to
keep the circulation of cool air
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8. Defrosting
9. Care and Cleaning
• 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. In
this 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.
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,
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10. The Following Situations are Normal
11. Technical Specification
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.
There may be slight smell coming from rubber wheels. harmless for health.
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MODEL
CLIMATIC CATEGORY
RATED VOLTAGE DC (V)
DC FUSE (A)
TOTAL INPUT POWER (W)
RATED CURRENT FOR DC(A)
REFRIGERANT (g)
N.W (kg)
30/40/50L
T/ST/N/SN
III
12V
15A
45W
3.75A/1.875A
32g
11.6kg/12.6kg/13.9kg
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PROTECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK RESISTANCE

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. 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.
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13. Packliste
14. Warranty
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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.
Danger!
ltem Model
Refrigerator DC power cord
AC adaptor
Solar charge
cable
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40L
30L
50L
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User's manual
One-year warranty for unit. Please visit our website and make warranty
registration: https://www.acopower.com/productwarranty/register
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