Celestron Popular Science ThermoCharge 3 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Celestron ThermoCharge 3! The
ThermoCharge 3 is an essential multi-use tool designed to be
used in the elements. Its portable, high-capacity power pack can
supply power to your cell phone, MP3 player, and many other
USB-powered devices.
WARNING: Read all instructions and warnings thoroughly
before using ThermoCharge 3. Improper use of
this product may result in product damage, excess
heat, toxic fumes, fire or explosion. Do not allow
children to use this product without proper
adult supervision.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
1 - ThermoCharge 3
1 - USB cable with Mini USB connection
1 - Soft carrying bag
THERMOCHARGE 3
1
2 4
5
3
1. Mini USB port
2. Green/red LED status indicators
a. Green indicates ThermoCharge 3 is charging an
external device
b. Red indicates hand warmer mode is on
3. On/off button
4. Blue LED status indicator
a. Blue indicates ThermoCharge 3’s internal battery
is charging
5. USB 2.0 port
1. CHARGING THE INTERNAL LITHIUM
ION BATTERY
Your ThermoCharge 3 2-in-1 device has an internal, 3000 mAh
rechargeable lithium ion battery, which allows for at least 4 hours
of continuous use at a constant temperature of 104° to 113°
Fahrenheit (40° to 45° Celsius). Your ThermoCharge 3 ships
with a partial charge, but you should charge it completely
before using it for the first time.
Follow these steps to charge the internal battery:
1. Attach the Mini USB connector end of the included USB cable
to the Mini USB “in” port (1) on your ThermoCharge 3.
2. Plug the standard USB plug end of the cable into a USB port
on a PC, laptop, car charger or USB 5V-1A adapter plug.
3. Once plugged in, the blue LED (4) will start to blink,
indicating that charging is in progress.
4. Charging is complete when the blue LED (4) stops blinking.
NOTE: The ThermoCharge 3 is designed with overcharge
protection to prevent damage to the internal battery.
2. USING THE HAND WARMER FEATURE
• Press and release the on/off button once (3). The unit will
begin to heat up. In minutes, it will reach its maximum
temperature and you will feel the heat being conducted
through the aluminum housing.
• Press the on/off button again to turn the ThermoCharge 3 off.
3. CHARGING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
• Plug your device’s USB charging cable into the USB 2.0 port (5)
on the ThermoCharge 3.
• Press and release the on/off button (3) quickly, then press and
hold the on/off button to begin charging. Your device should
indicate it is charging.
• When charge is complete, the ThermoCharge 3 will
automatically power off.
4. SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium polymer – 3000 mAh
INPUT: Mini USB Connector / 5V- 1A
OUTPUT: Standard 2.0 USB Connector / 5V- 1A
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE TIME: USB - 5 hours
MINIMUM NUMBER OF RECHARGES: >500
LED STATUS INDICATORS:
(1) Green LED/Red LED -
• Green indicates charging external device
• Red indicates hand warmer mode
(1) Blue LED indicates internal battery charging
HAND WARMER TEMPERATURE RANGE:
104° TO 113° Fahrenheit (40° TO 45° Celsius)
HAND WARMER CONTINUOUS USE TIME:
At least 4 hours continuous use (based on fully charged battery)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
32° to 113° Fahrenheit (0° to 45° Celsius)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE:
68° to 77° Fahrenheit (optimal)
WEIGHT: 5.22 oz. (148 grams)
DIMENSIONS: 1.76 in x 3.72 in x 0.9 in
(44.9 mm x 94.6 mm x 22.9 mm)
POWER DELIVERY CHART:
Smartphone (2100 mAh): 0.9 charges
Tablet (8200 mAh): 0.23 charges
MP3 player (1100 mAh): 1.8 charges
Sports/action camera (1100 mAh): 1.8 charges
NOTE: Storage of more than 6 months without use may
have detrimental effects on the condition of the
lithium ion battery. It is recommended that you
discharge and recharge fully every 3-4 months to
maintain optimal battery life.
WARNINGS:
Read all instructions and warnings prior to using this product.
Improper use of this product may result in product damage,
excess heat, toxic fumes, fire or explosion, for which damages
you (“Purchaser”), and not Popular Science, Celestron or Smart
Team (collectively “Manufacturer”) are responsible.
• Do not store battery in high temperature environment, including
intense sunlight.
• Do not place battery in fire or other excessively hot environments.
• Be cautious of excessive drops, bumps, abrasions or other
impacts to this battery. If there is any damage to the battery
such as dents, punctures, tears, deformities or corrosion, due
to any cause, discontinue use and contact manufacturer or
dispose of it in an appropriate manner at your local battery
recycling center.
• Do not disassemble this battery or attempt to repair or modify
it in any manner.
• Do not expose this battery to moisture or submerge it in liquid.
Keep battery dry at all times.
• Do not attempt to charge battery using any method, apparatus
or connection other than the device’s USB connector. For
questions or instructions for the various ways to charge the
ThermoCharge 3, refer to this manual.
• Do not attempt to replace any part of this battery.
• This battery is intended for adult use only. If this battery is
intended by Purchaser to be used by a minor, purchasing
adult agrees to provide detailed instructions and warnings to
any minor prior to use. Failure to do so is sole responsibility
of Purchaser, who agrees to indemnify Manufacturer for any
unintended use/misuse by a minor.
• All batteries have gone through a thorough quality assurance
inspection. If you find that your battery is excessively hot, is
emitting odor, is deformed, abrased, cut or is experiencing or
demonstrating an abnormal phenomenon, immediately stop all
battery use and contact Manufacturer.
Model # 48030
2-IN-1
ELEMENTS THERMOCHARGE 3
HAND WARMER
AND POWER BANK

• For extended storage, first charge your battery for at least
one hour.
• Never dispose of batteries in the garbage. Disposal of batteries
in the garbage is unlawful, in the United States, under state and
federal environmental laws and regulations. Always take used
batteries to your local battery-recycling center.
DISCLAIMER:
Manufacturer shall not in any way be liable to you or to any third
party for any damages you or any third party may suffer as a
result of use, intended or unintended, or misuse of this battery.
Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damages you or
any third party may suffer as a result of misuse of this battery
as outlined above. If you are responsible for battery use with an
unintended mobile device and damages result from such use, you
agree to indemnify Manufacturer for any resulting injuries to any
third party or parties.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device is
comply with Class B limits. All peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified
peripherals or non-shielded cables may results in
interference to radio or reception.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the device
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