Campingaz Powerbox 24L User manual
Instruction Manual
Powerbox®24L 12V/230V
5. OPERATION
• Suitableforcampinguse.
• Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilar
applications.
Thethermo-electriccoolingsystemstartsworkingassoonasitis
connectedtoa12V(or230V~forthemodelsequippedwitha
built-intransformer).Tostopthecoolingsystem:disconnectthe
plugfromthepowersupply.
5.1. Pre-conditioning
Foroptimumresults,placepreviouslycooledfoodsanddrinksin
thePowerbox®thermo-electriccooler.
Theywillstaycoollonger.
Important:Inordertoimprovethethermalperformancewhen
travelling,whencamping,atthehotelorathome,beforeleaving,
westronglyrecommendthatyoucoolyourcoolerbypluggingitto
apowersourceafewhoursbeforeleaving.
Takethefoodoutofthefridgeandfillthecooleratthelastminute.
5.2. Battery control
The battery control system constantly monitors the car battery
power,thusprotectingyourbatteryandyourcaratalltimes.
1.Startyourcarenginebeforepluggingthecoolertothecarsocket.
2.Afterthecarenginestops:Thesystemchecksthevoltageofyour
batteryandautomaticallyswitchesoffthethermo-electricsystem
of your cooler if the voltage of your battery falls below 11.5 V,
and the red LED turns to red (Drawing E2). Depending on the
batterytypeanditscapacitytokeepcharge,theswitchofftimeof
thethermo-electriccoolercanoccurinamatterofminutes.The
thermo-electric system of your cooler will only start when you
restartyourcar.
3. In case the battery voltage of your vehicle reaches
the cutoff tension : unplug the cooler plug from the
vehicle DC power source socket, start the vehicle and
wait several minutes before plugging the cooler again.
In 230 V ~ mode, if you use a transformer other than the
CAMPINGAZ® 230 V ~/12 V Euro Transformer, the battery
controlsystemmaypreventthecoolerfromworking.Thisisdue
tomainsvoltagevariations(230V±10%)ortoinadequatepower
fromyourtransformer.ChangetotheCAMPINGAZ®230V~/12
V Euro Transformer fitted with the Autoswitch system and your
CampingazCoolerwillworkcorrectly.
5.3. Energy saving
To minimize the energy consumption of your cooler when it is
working:
-avoidexposingyourcoolertodirectsunlight.
-avoidleavingthelidopen.
Inordertomaintainoptimumperformanceofyourcooler, limit the
numberoftimesyouopenthelidandforhowlong.
The cooler is designed to save energy and automatically choose
the right mode to provide the best and most energy efficient
performancebyswitchingbetweenthreemodes:
-whenthetemperatureistoohighinside(E.G:coolerstoredinahot
area,lidopeningcycles,firstuse…)thecoolerisin“max”modeto
cooldownthetemperature.
-when the temperature has decreased to an acceptable level for
freshfoodstorage,thecoolerautomaticallyswitchesto“Eco”mode
tokeepthetemperaturecoolinside.
-whentheambienttemperatureisgettingcold,thecoolerswitches
to“surveillance”mode:thefanandcoolingsystemstop.
Powerbox®24L 12V/230V
Ensurethatthecoolboxisnotpackedtoofullandthattheaircan
circulateadequatelybetweenthecoolboxcontent
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Beforecleaningyourcooler,makesurethatitisdisconnectedfrom
anyelectricalpowersupply.Whencleaningthecoolingboxplease
refrainfromusingaharshcleaningagentorsolvent.Thebestway
to clean the box is with a damp cloth, possibly also using some
washingupliquid.
Iftheboxis notgoingtobeusedforalengthy perioditshouldbe
driedbeforehand.Itisalsoimportanttoprovidegoodventilation,in
ordertoavoidtheappearanceofmould.
Itisrecommendedtoleavethelidopenwhentheapplianceisnot
usedforalongperiod.
YoucanleavethePowerbox®thermo-electriccooler runningfora
fewdays,butitisnecessaryregularlytounplugitinordertodefrost
itandtoemptythecondensationwater,ifnecessary.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have a problem with your thermo-electric cooler, we advise
youtoreadthefollowingwithcare.
7.1. Cable problem
Ifthe power supply cableis damaged, it mustbe replaced by the
Manufacturer or its After-Sales Service or a similarly qualified
personinordertoavoidHazards.Seeseparatespreadsheet.
7.2 Fuse replacement for the UK plug.
Afterthedisconnectionofyourdevicefromthemains,checkthatthe
plugfusehasnotblownbyunscrewingtheplug.
7.3. Connection problem
Yourcoolerandtheoutsiderotorofthefanarenotrunning:
Check the car lighter socket: in most vehicles the ignition must
be turned on for the lighter to work. If the ignition is turned on
but the cooler is not operating, remove the plug from the socket
immediately,andmakethefollowingchecks:
• Cigarette lighter socket: when the cigarette lighter is used
frequently, it can be soiled by tobacco, causing a bad electric
contact.Cleanitwithanon-metallicbrush.
• Ifthecoolerplugheatsabnormallyinthecigarettelighter,clean
thesocketorchecktomakesuretheplugisassembledcorrectly.
• 12 V connection: connector fuse: the connector of your 12 V
powersupplycableisprotectedbya7Afuse.Checkthatthe
fuse has not blown by unscrewing the 12 V connector of the
cable(DrawingC1).
7.4. Cooling problem
• Yourcoolerisconnectedcorrectlytoanelectricalpowersupply,but
itisnotcoolingproperlyandtheoutsiderotorofthefanisnotrunning:
Thefanmotorisprobablydefective,contactAfterSalesService.
• Yourcoolerisnotcoolingcorrectlyandtheoutsiderotorofthefan
isrunning.Openthelidtochecktheoperationoftheinsidefan:
- If the inside fan is not running, the fan motor is probably
defective,contactAfterSalesService.
- If the inside fan is running, the Peltier system is probably
defective,contactAfterSalesService.
8. GUARANTEE
Seeseparatewarrantyleaflet.
Theguaranteeperiodistwoyears.
Years 2
10. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Reference Powerbox®24L –
2000031640 - 12 V
Capacity 24L
Voltage 12V
Current 3.29A
Power 39.6W
Maximumcoolingcapacityat32°C 18°C(+/-1°C)
Body/lidinsulation PU
Peltiersystemcoolingunit •
Built-intransformer230V~/12V•
Dimensions (cm) (drawing K)
A32.8
B 24.3
C 31
D 32.3
E 40.8
F 42.3
APPLICATION DES GAZ
219,RoutedeBrignais-BP55
69563SaintGenisLaval-France
Tel:33(0)478868894/Fax:33(0)478868838
www.campingaz.com
4010053820(ECN20058754-02)
9. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE
This symbol means that the appliance’s electrical system must
be disposed of selectively. At the end of its
life, the appliance’s electrical system must be
scrapped correctly. The electrical system must
not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste. Selective collection of waste promotes
reuse, recycling or other forms of recovery of
recyclable materials contained in this waste.
Taketheappliance’selectricalsystemtoawaste
recoverycentredesignedforthepurpose(wastecollectionpoint).
Checkwith yourlocalauthorities. Neverdisposeof innature,do
not incinerate: the presence of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment can be harmful to the
environment,andhaveapotentialeffectonhumanhealth.
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Powerbox®24L 12V/230V
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the following generic terms
“appliance / unit / product / equipment / device” used in this
instructionmanualallrefertotheproduct“Powerbox®24L”.
Thank you for choosing the Powerbox® thermo-electric cooler.
WehopethatyouwillbecompletelysatisfiedwiththePowerbox®
thermo-electric cooler. After you have finished reading the
instructions, please keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
1. SAFETY
Carefullyreadtheinstructionmanualbeforeusingtheappliance.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilitiesorlackofexperienceandknowledgeiftheyhavebeen
givensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancein
asafe way and understand thehazardsinvolved. Children shall
notplaywiththeappliance.Cleaningandusermaintenanceshall
notbemadebychildrenwithoutsupervision.
Neverconnectyourcoolerdirectlytoa230V~powersourcevia
the12Vsocket.
Neverpourliquidsintheventsorobstructtheventsofthecooler
(DrawingB1).
Neverconnect youriceboxtothe 230V~socketand the12V
E1
E2
socketsimultaneously.
Avoid exposing your thermo-electric cooler to damp weather
conditionsi.e.rainandsnow.
Wateringressintothepowersupply,fanmotororotherelectrical
partsmayresultinfire,causingpersonalinjuryand/orcomponent
failure.
Neveraddiceintothethermo-electriccooler.
The melting ice could damage the fan motor and freeze on the
radiatorfins.
2. WARNING
The Powerbox® cooler is a thermo-electric cooler and not a
refrigerator,whichisdesignedtobeusedintheclimateclass“N”:
arangeofambienttemperaturefrom16°Cto32°C.
The temperature inside the cooler may vary depending on
environmentalfactorssuch as the location of the productduring
use,theambienttemperatureandthefrequencyofdooropening.
Atanambienttemperaturebelow20°C,thecoolingperformance
is not sufficient to keep products frozen or to make ice.As a
consequencethecoolermustnotbeconsideredasafreezerfor
frozenfoodconservation.
Forthefoodtobestoredinthecooler,donotexceedthestorage
timerecommendedbythefoodmanufacturer.
Dependingonthehumidityoftheair,thetypeoffoodstoredand
the duration of use, a varying amount of water may condense
insidethecooler.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammablepropellantinthisappliance.
3. INSTALLATION
This cooler generates heat. Therefore, it requires good air
circulationtooperateproperly.
Neverpreventthecirculationofairgeneratedbytheoutsideand
insiderotorsofthecooler’sfan.
Avoidplacingtheworkingcoolerinthecarboot,unlessyouhave
anMPVorastationwagon(DrawingA).Whenusingitinaparked
car,leavethewindowsslightlyopen.
Installthecoolerinashadowedplaceforbetterperformances.
4. CONNECTION
4.1. 12 Vconnection
Plugtheflatrectangularmaleplugbelongingtothe12VDCcar
plug in its dedicated socket at the back of the lid (drawing B6).
Thenconnectthe cable end (drawingB3)tothe cigarette lighter
oranyother12Vsupply(drawingB4).
4.2. 24 Vconnection
Ifyouhavea24Vbattery(lorries,some4WDvehicles),connect
theend of the cable(Drawing B3) to a24 V/12 V converter,
soldseparately.
4.3. 230 V~ connection (12 V/230 V~ continental model with
built-in transformer)
ThePowerbox®hasabuilt-in230V~/12Vtransformersothat
you can connect your cooler directly to the main power supply.
Plug the flat rectangular male plug belonging to the 230V~ wall
plug in its dedicated socket at the back of the lid (drawing B7).
Then connect the end of the cable to the 230 V~ mains power
supply(drawingB5).
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