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OWNERS MANUAL

POWER PACK 44AH

Part No. COMPBI012

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DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH VOLTAGE

AND AMPERAGE METER

OVERLOAD

PROTECTION BY

RESETTABLE

CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

12V DC

CIGARETTE

LIGHTER

SOCKET AND

12V DC MERIT

STYLE SOCKET

RESET SWITCH RESTORES POWER TO

THE DIGITAL DISPLAY AND ON/OFF SWITCHES

DISPLAY SWITCH

CHARGE INPUT VIA AC ADAPTOR (INCLUDED)

CHARGING (GREEN) LED INDICATOR

5V DC 2A USB PORT WITH ON/OFF SWITCH

FULLY CHARGED

(YELLOW) LED INDICATOR

ANDERSON STYLE PLUG/

SOCKET ALLOWS 2

WAY CHARGING FROM

SOLAR PANEL OR 12V

DC CHARGING LEAD AND

ALSO 12V DC OUTPUT

POWER

INDIVIDUAL ON/OFF

SWITCHES WITH LED

INDICATOR

LOW VOLTAGE WARNING (RED) LED

INDICATOR WITH AUDIBLE ALARM

HEAVY DUTY ABS CASE WITH

FOLDING CARRY HANDLE

SAFETY

• Please read, understand and follow the instruction manual before ﬁrst use.

• Never expose the Power Pack to rain, water, snow or excessive moisture.

• When charging the Power Pack, DO NOT expose to open ﬂame or cigarettes.

FEATURES

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1 x 44Ah Power Pack

Power Pack includes:

1 x 6A 240V AC charging adaptor 1 x 12V DC charging lead

(10A fused) 1.3m

UNDERSTANDING YOUR POWER PACK

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

12V DC

cigarette

lighter

socket

12V DC

Merit style

plug socket

5V DC

USB port

12V DC

Anderson

style plug

socket

2. Press the on/off switch. The LED indicator

should illuminate to show the power is supplied

to the socket.

Power appliances:

1. Simply connect the appliance’s power plug into the

corresponding socket: A, B, C or D.

A

C

B

D

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3. Press the USB switch ON when charging 5V DC

appliances via the USB port. The USB (green)

indicator light will illuminate.

4. Insert Anderson style plug from the appliance

directly into the Anderson style plug socket on the

side of the Power Pack. The digital display will show

the VOLTAGE (V) of the Power Pack. The CURRENT (A)

amperage display will be zero (00.0).

Overload protection

12V DC output:

When an overload of 15 amp power draw is detected

on a single DC output socket, the circuit breaker will

automatically turn off the power to the socket to protect

the Power Pack. Switch OFF the DC output socket and

disconnect the appliance from the Power Pack. Press

the circuit breaker reset button to resume the power

supply. Reconnect the appliance and switch ON the

DC output socket.

When an overload of 16 amp combined power draw

is detected from both DC output sockets, both circuit

breakers will automatically turn off the power to the

sockets to protect the Power Pack. Switch OFF one of

the DC output sockets and disconnect that appliance.

Press both circuit breaker reset buttons to resume the

power supply and reconnect one of the appliances only.

Switch ON the DC output socket.

5V DC USB port:

If a power overload is detected while charging a 5V DC

appliance, the USB power supply will automatically

reset within 2 minutes after the appliance has been

disconnected from the USB port.

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Digital display

When the Power Pack is in use with an appliance

connected, press the DISPLAY SWITCH and the digital

display will show the VOLTAGE (V) of the Power Pack

and the CURRENT (A) amperage used by the appliance.

When you press the DISPLAY SWITCH with no appliances

connected, the digital display will show the VOLTAGE

(V) of the Power Pack and zero (00.0) CURRENT (A)

amperage.

When charging with the AC adaptor, the digital display

will show the VOLTAGE (V) and the CURRENT (A) that

the Power Pack is receiving.

When being charged by Solar or the DC lead via the

Anderson style plug socket, the digital display will

indicate the VOLTAGE (V) of what the Power Pack is

receiving from the charging source.

The CURRENT (A) will indicate zero (00.0) if there are

no 12V DC accessories connected.

If the Power Pack is connected with an appliance and

charged at the same time, the digital display will show

the VOLTAGE (V) and CURRENT (A) that the Power Pack

is receiving.

RESET switch

To restore power to the digital display screen or the

on/off switches, press the RESET switch before

recharging.

Note: All appliances and any charging adaptor

(or solar panel) must be disconnected from the Power

Pack for the RESET switch to operate.

The Power Pack will beep twice to conﬁrm power has

been restored. The Power Pack can now be recharged.

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WHEN THE POWER PACK IS IN USE and the voltage

decreases to 10.5V, the unit will automatically switch

OFF and the Low Voltage Warning indicator (red) will

commence ﬂashing with an audible single beep every 5

seconds for 10 minutes and then remain illuminated.

WHEN THE POWER PACK IS STORED AND

NOT IN USE and the voltage decreases to 11.5V

a single beep will continue every 10 minutes as

a ﬁrst alert warning to charge the Power Pack.

If the Power Pack is not recharged and the voltage

continues to decrease to 10.5V, the unit will

automatically switch OFF and the Low Voltage Warning

indicator (red) will commence ﬂashing with a single

beep every 5 seconds for 10 minutes.

The Low Voltage Warning indicator (RED) will then

remain illuminated and the audible beep will stop.

IMPORTANT: THE POWER PACK MUST

NOW BE RECHARGED - FULLY RECHARGE EVERY 3

MONTHS.

To restore power to the digital display screen or

the on/off switches, press the RESET switch

before recharging.

Note: All appliances and any charging adaptor

(or solar panel) must be disconnected from the Power

Pack for the RESET switch to operate.

IMPORTANT: STORE FULLY CHARGED to maximise

performance and battery life of the Power Pack.

Low Voltage Warning

The Power Pack is equipped with a low voltage (low

battery capacity) warning system that activates

automatically when the Power Pack voltage decreases

to a low voltage level.

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Charging the Power Pack

1. Using the 240V AC charging adaptor (included);

Insert the 5.5mm Jack Plug into the ‘Charge Input’

socket (7) on the front of the Power Pack and other lead

to mains 240V AC. The ‘Charging’ LED (10) indicator

will illuminate (green) once the power is turned on

indicating that charging has commenced.

The fully charged indicator (11) will illuminate (yellow)

once the Power Pack is fully recharged.

Estimated charge time using the 240 AC adaptor is

approximately 8-10 hrs.

2. Using the 12V DC charging lead (included);

Insert the 50A Anderson style plug into the ‘Charge

Input’ socket (8) on the side of the Power Pack.

Note: The ‘Charging’ LED (10) indicator and the ‘Fully

Charged’ LED (11) indicator WILL NOT illuminate

when the Power Pack is being charged by the 12V DC

charging lead.

Pressing the ‘DISPLAY SWITCH’ (13) while being

charged, the digital display will indicate the VOLTAGE

(V) of what the Power Pack is receiving from the

charging source.

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3. Using a Solar Panel Kit (not included):

IMPORTANT:

A Solar Charger/Regulator MUST be used in between the

Solar Panel and Power Pack to control the voltage and

current input. Failure to do so, will result in catastrophic

failure of the Power Pack, causing potential explosion

and or severe personal injury.

Insert a 50A Anderson style plug into the ‘Charge Input’

socket (8) on the side of the Power Pack.

Note: The ‘Charging’ LED (10) indicator and the ‘Fully

Charged’ LED (11) indicator WILL NOT illuminate when

the Power Pack is being charged by a Solar Panel Kit.

Pressing the ‘DISPLAY SWITCH’ (13) while being

charged, the digital display will indicate the VOLTAGE

(V) of what the Power Pack is receiving from the

charging source.

Refer to the Solar Charger/Regulator LED indicators or

LCD readout for charging status.

IMPORTANT:

When using appliances with high current draw i.e.

portable fridge, it is recommended to use a solar panel

in conjunction with the Power Pack. The solar panel

MUST be equipped with a regulator/charge controller.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No. COMPBI012

Output Voltage 12V DC and 5V DC (USB)

Battery Type 2 x 22Ah AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)

batteries

Output

12V/15A cigarette lighter socket

x 1pc

12V/15A heavy duty merit style

socket x 1pc

5V/2A USB port x 1pc

12V DC Anderson style plug/socket

Overload Protection

15A circuit breaker x 2pcs

Low voltage warning system with

LED indicator and audible alarm

Reset switch

Digital Display Digital voltage and current

(amperage) display

Charging Options

6A 240V AC adaptor (included)

12V DC lead (included)

Solar panel via

Anderson style plug/socket

(solar panel not included)

Maximum Charging Current 15A (via the Anderson style

plug/socket)

Dimensions 31.0L x 26.0W x 22.5Hcm

Weight 13.9kg

AFTER SALES SERVICE

For enquiries please contact:

Customer Service Tel: 1300 555 197

(Mon–Fri 8.30am–5.30pm AEST)

[email protected]

MAINTENANCE

Check the Power Pack voltage capacity regularly

(minimum once a month) and charge the Power Pack

as required.

When the Low Voltages Warning occurs, fully charge the

Power Pack immediately before use.

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NOTES

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