Ecotricity Eco1800s User manual

Instructions for Eco1800S Solar Panel Set-Up 7 - 12

Eco1800S Solar Power Generator Specifications 3 - 7

Eco1800S Solar Generator Warnings 13 - 16

Eco1800S Solar Generator Features 17 - 18

Eco1800S Solar Generator Installation 19 - 20

Operating the Eco1800S Solar Generator 20 - 25

Troubleshooting 25 - 30

Warranty & Return Policy 31 - 33

Information About Your System 34

The Eco1800S Solar Power Generator uses a 90 watt solar panel to

“capture” the sun’s energy. The sun’s energy is then used to charge

the batteries inside the Eco1800S Solar Generator which includes an

120 VAC inverter that can operate your AC devices. Your Eco1800S

Solar Generator can charge the batteries through the ECO1800 Solar

Panel, the 120 VAC line cord OR both at the same time.

Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using your Eco1800S

Solar Power Generator. Failure to do so may cause injury or damage

to the product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ECO1800S SOLAR POWER GENERATOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

Eco1800S Solar Panel

Sun

Eco1800S Solar

Generator

1 2

ECO1800S SOLAR PANEL

SPECIFICATIONS

Solar Trolly

Connecting Wire

Wheel

Screw of Wheel

Screw Shim

Screw

Screw Cap

Screw

Screw Cap

Screw

Plastic Screw Cap

Rivet

Loose Leaf

Shield Sleeve

Shim Block

Seton Rack Shield Angle

Bracket 1

Bracket 2

Bracket 3

Bracket 4

Bracket 5

Bracket 6

Bracket 7

Bracket 8

Bracket 9

Camp nail

Belt

EPE

620*540.40/45wp

Flat-form/3a/1.1m

Sr1303/152.4mm

M10*53/Screw Step 38*12.5

￠24 (Inner ￠10) 1mm Thickness

￠12 (Inner ￠6.4Black PVC Thickness 1mm

M6*20 Black

M6*35 Black

M6*25 Black

M6 Black Antiskid

M6 Black

M5*16 Black

M5 Antiskid

M6*16 Round Head

Wabbler/ Wide 30mm/ Inner M6 Screw Thread

M4*14 Bake Black

520*1.5 Inch Black

Eva 350*￠25 (Inner）

￠16 (5mm）

￠8*15

75*25*3mm

75*25*3mm L & R

520*25*3mm

390*25*3mm

622*￠25

690*25*3mm L & R

80*25*3mm

82*25*3mm L & R

360*10*4mm Black

80*￠7

1.6m

Packaging Case

Class A Mono

Twin-Wire Inside A Cable

Felloe:Rubber Inside Wheel:PVC

Zincification Iron

Rubber

Zincification Iron

Plastic & Copper

Aluminium

Stainless Steel

Eva

Rubber

Aluminium

Stainless Steel

Cap : PVC

Sacking

EPE

Mono Silicon + Glass

Copper Wire Core With Isolated Cover Cable

Rubber + PVC

99% Iron +1% Zinc

Anti Fire Rubber

99% Iron +1% Zinc

Plastic + Copper

85% Aluminium + 15% Iron

30% Iron + 70% Stainless Steel

Eva

Rubber

Anti Fire Rubber

Aluminium

100% Aluminium

100% Stainless Steel

Pvc + Steel

Sailcloth + PVC

EPE

ROHS

REACH

ISA

ROHS

ISA

ROHS

ISA

ROHS

ISA

ROHS

REACH

ISA

ROHS

PCE

Meter

PCE

SET

1.1

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION MATERIAL CONTENT

SAFETY

CODE

UNIT OF

MEASUREMENT QUANTITY

3 4

5 6

ECO1800S SOLAR PANEL

SPECIFICATIONS CONT.

Monocrystalline sillicon solar cells

Power (Pm)

Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)

Maximum Power Current

Maximum Circuit Voltage

Short Circuit Current (Isc)

Temperature Coefficients of Isc (%)

Temperature Coefficients of Voc (%)

Temperature Coefficients of Pm (%)

Temperature Coefficients of Im (%)

Temperature Coefficients of Vm (%)

Temperature Range

Tolerance Wattage (e.g. +/-5%)

Surface Maximum Burden Weight

Allowable Hail Load

Junction Box Type

Length of Cable (Ft.)

Cell Efficieny (%)

Output Tolerance (%)

Frame Material

Standard Test Conditions

FF (%)

Packing

Dimensions

Weight

90 wp

22.40 V

5.02 A

18 V

5.4 A

0.065 +/- 0.015%

-2.23 +/- 0.1 mv

-0.5 +/- 0.05

+0.1

-0.38

-40 +85 C

+/-5%

.28 lbs/sq. inch (30m/s, 200kg/sq.m)

Steel ball dropped from 1m height

PPO, Black

50 foot

17%

+/-5%

Anodized Aluminum Alloy

AM1.5 1000mW/C 25 C

75%

Carton

42.75” x 24.5” in. (1086mm x 622.3mm)

33 lbs (15 kg)

ECO1800S SOLAR GENERATOR

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Dimensions

Weight

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

19.25” x 8.25” x 11.25” in. (489 x 210 x 286 mm)

60 lbs (27.2 kg)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

32 - 86 F (0 - 30 C)

32 - 104 F (0 - 40 C)

Safety 1. ETL Certified to:

CSA 107.3 - 05

UL 458 Ed. 5, UL 1741 Ed. 1 and UL 1778 Ed.4

2. FCC Class B

REGULATORY APPROVALS

Continuous output power

Peak AC output power

Surge capacity

Output voltage (nominal)

Output frequency

Output wave form

Transfer switch

1440W

1800W

2600W

120VAC

60Hz

Modified sine wave

15A max/<80 milliseconds

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Surge suppression

Inverter on (no-load

current draw)

Charging time

Yes

<0.6 A (battery drain)

18 hour from 120VAC

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

12VDC power port

input/output voltage

12VDC (nominal),

14.7VDC (max)

12VDC SPECIFICATIONS

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Eco1800S Solar Panel

Unobstructed View

of the South

South

West

East

Eco1800S Solar Panel

Eco1800S Solar Generator

Brace

Knob

Handle

Stake Tabs

*Also located

on handle.

DIAGRAM OF ECO1800S SOLAR POWER GENERATOR

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECO1800S

SOLAR PANEL SETUP

Selecting the best site for the Eco1800S Solar Panel is very important

for the charging of your batteries. Select a site that has an unobstructed

view of the south.

Please see diagram on page 8.

SOLAR PANEL SITE SELECTION

12VDC power port

input/output current

Internal battery type

Internal battery capacity

Internal battery voltage

Low battery alarm

Low battery shutdown

Internal charger charging

current

12A (max)

Sealed lead-acid, V.R.L.A., deep cycle

60 amp-hours (3 x 20 amp-hour batteries)

12VDC (nominal)

11.0VDC (nominal)

10.5VDC (nominal)

5 A (max)

ECO1800S SOLAR GENERATOR

SPECIFICATIONS CONT.

DC input voltage

DC input current

12VDC (nominal), 25VDC (max)

8A (max) - this typically corresponds to a

120-watt solar panel

PV CHARGE CONTROLLER (PVCC) SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECO1800S

SOLAR PANEL SETUP CONT.

Please follow these instructions thoroughly for best possible

results. There is also an instruction label located on the back of

the Eco1800S Solar Panel with a quick guide to set up instructions.

Please refer to “PV Solar Input Installation” on pages 21-23.

Lay your Eco1800S Solar Panel flat, handle down.

Handle

Cord

Remove knobs on both sides of frame and set aside.

Lift both solar panels from underneath. Fold the brace down

and place bolts in the appropriate holes in the side of the solar

panel frame to make solar panel perpendicular to the sun.

Carefully turn knobs clockwise onto the bolts mentioned in

step 5.

Unwrap cord. DO NOT connect the cord to the Eco1800S Solar

Generator at this time.

Remove 2 inch strap (belt) securing the folded solar panel.

Handle

Brace

Knob

Carefully

Lift

Knob

2 inch strap (belt)

910

Cover the Eco1800S Solar Panel with an opaque sheet such as

a sheet or blanket to reduce it’s output to zero volts.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECO1800S

SOLAR PANEL SETUP CONT.

Carefully unfold the top solar panel.

Carefully slide lock which connects the two solar panels and

lock into place by turning knob clockwise.

If conditions require, carefully secure your solar panel using the

four (4) ground stakes included with your Eco1800S Solar

Power Generator in the proper front and back holes.

Connect the Eco1800S Solar Panel to the Eco1800S Solar

Generator using the 50 foot cord included with your Eco1800S

Solar Power Generator.

Cover the Eco1800S Solar Panel with an opaque sheet such as

a sheet or blanket to reduce it’s output to zero volts. Then

follow instructions 11-2 to disassemble the Eco1800S Solar Panel.

Ground stake holes

4 Ground stakes

(included)

Eco1800S Solar Panel

Eco1800S Solar Generator

11 12

Handle

Brace

Carefully

Unfold

Back of

Eco1800S

Solar Panel

Knob Knob

Latch

Swing Latch

in Place and

Turn Knob to

Tighten

GREEN

WHITE

RED

SPACER

TOP

Eco1800S Solar Generator

PVCC input receptacle

End of Solar panel

cord plug

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ECO1800S SOLAR POWER

GENERATOR WARNINGS FCC INFORMATION TO THE USER

GUIDELINES FOR USE

Before using your Eco1800S Solar Power Generator, please READ ALL

instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the

Eco1800S Solar Power Generator.

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 in encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury

or death.

WARNING

Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void

the manufacturer’s warranty.

The continuous wattage of this product is limited to 1440 watts total

when supplying backup power from its batteries. This limit applies to the

total of all items plugged into the product.

This output wattage is not sufficient to run products designed to produce

large amounts of heat such as space heaters.

CAUTION

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH HAZARD

Do not expose the Eco1800S Solar Generator to rain, snow,

spray or bilge water.

Do not operate Eco1800S Solar Generator if it has been dropped,

damaged, has cracks or openings in the enclosure. Do not use the

Eco1800 Solar Panel if the panel has cracks or will not close or

otherwise damaged in any other way.

Do not disassemble Eco1800S Solar Generator. There are no

user-serviceable parts inside.

If Eco1800S Solar Panel is broken, please DO NOT touch. The Solar

cells could contain hazardous materials.

FIRE AND/OR CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings.

Do not use the Eco1800S Solar Generator if the unit is visibly leaking

liquid. It is possible that the internal battery has been damaged and

battery acid has spilled.

DANGER

WARNING

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USING

RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES

You can find more information about Universal Power Group, Inc. as

well as its products and services at www.upgi.com.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

When the Eco1800S Solar Generator is supplying backup power from

its batteries, its output is a modified sine wave, which is different from pure

sine wave utility-supplied electricity. Certain types of load equipment

may be damaged.

REGULATORY

The Eco1800S Solar Generator is Certified to appropriate US and

Canadian standards.

The Eco1800S Solar Generator is intended to be used for providing backup

power for office equipment and household appliances. It is not intended

for other applications as it may not comply with the additional safety

code requirements needed for those other applications. Additionally,

the Eco1800S Solar Generator is not classified as an Uninterruptible

Power Supply (UPS) device that can provide uninterruped power to

personal computers and other electrical devices.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical

equipment or devices.

Do not use in ambulances or other life-saving emergency vehicles.

PRODUCTS WITH POTENTIAL PROBLEMS

Some products, including the types listed below, may be damaged if

they are connected to the Eco1800S Solar Generator:

Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances

and other loads may be damaged.

Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.

CAUTION

WARNING

Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger

or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a

low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechargeable batteries

can be damaged if connected to the Eco1800S Solar Generator.

Do not use the following with the Eco1800S Solar Generator:

Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors and night lights

that can be plugged into an AC receptacle to recharge.

Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These

chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are

present at the battery terminals.

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ECO1800S SOLAR GENERATOR

FEATURES

FRONT AND AC OUTPUT PANELS

FEATURES

ITEM DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1Power Button turns Eco1800S Solar Generator on and off

when utility power is not available.

Pressing and holding the power button for at least half a second

turns the unit on or off when utility power is not present.

When utility power is available, the power button cannot be used

to remove power from the 5 AC outlets.

2Fault LED illuminates red when Eco1800S Solar Generator has

an operation fault.

3Charged/Charging LED (green) illuminates when Eco1800S

Solar Generator is fully charged and flashes while Eco1800S Solar

Generator is recharging.

4AC Power/Battery LED illuminates green when utility power

is available and flashes amber when Eco1800S Solar Generator

is providing backup power using its internal battery.

5LED Screen indicates charging status, power draw from the

Eco1800S Solar Generator (W) when providing backup power,

or battery capacity (%). The screen also shows error codes to

aid troubleshooting.

6Select Button displays Eco1800S Solar Generator battery

level (%) or output power.

7Five 120V AC Outlets (One in the front, four in the rear) for

powering office equipment and household appliances that draw

a maximum total of 1800 watts (1440 watt continuous). All outlets

are surge protected and backed up by the Eco1800 Solar

Generator internal battery. See WARNING on next page.

812V DC Power Port provides DC power to typical automotive

accessories up to a maximum current of 12A.

9Blue LED illuminates when AC power is available at the rear AC

outlets.

10 PV Solar Charging Status LED flashes when charging, steady

when the internal battery is fully charged or in a float mode, and

off when solar energy is too low to charge the internal battery.

11 PV Solar Panel Charge Controller (PVCC) Input

Receptacle has a built in charge controller and accepts up to a

maximum of 8A from nominal 12VDC solar panel (maximum

of 25 VDC).

12 AC Power Cord.

13 15A Supplementary Protector Reset Button resets the

supplementary protector after a trip. The supplementary protector

protects the Eco1800S Solar Generator’s AC outlets and connected

appliances from overload conditions.

120VAC60Hz

15AMax.

AC Front Panel

AC Rear Panel

120VAC60 Hz 15AMax

SURGEPROTECTED / ALWAAYSBBACKEDUPBYBATTERY/ FOR LONGERRUNTIME,CONNECTLOWPOWER DEVICES

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Top Panel

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SHOCK HAZARD

If the AC power cord’s input plug is connected to an AC source and

utility power is present, all five AC outlets will be energized. The

power button will not turn these AC outlets off.

The Eco1800S Solar Generator should be used or stored in a clean,

indoor area and should be used in an indoor enclosure away from direct

sunlight, heat, moisture or conductive contaminants.

Charge battery immediately upon purchasing this product.

To ensure optimum battery run time and life expectancy, plug Eco1800S

Solar Generator into utility AC power for 72-hour initial charge.

New lead-acid batteries reach their peak performance after being

fully charged, fully discharged then fully recharged three to five cycles.

This product contains sealed lead-acid batteries that perform best

and last longest when maintained at 100% state-of-charge (SOC).

Recharge before storage and also before use. Ensure the Eco1800S Solar

Generator is turned OFF before storage. When in storage, recharge

every three months.

A complete charge may take up to 18 hours when recharging from a

120VAC wall outlet.

WARNING

RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Do not plug surge protectors or power strips into the unit’s 120VAC

outlets.

Do not connect an AC power source to the 120VAC outlets.

Do not connect the unit’s AC power cord to its 120VAC outlets.

IMPORTANT: During installation, when placing the unit, allow a

minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal ventilation.

IMPORTANT: When connected to utility power, the unit automatically

provides AC power from its internal battery when the utility voltage falls

below 105 VAC.

NOTE: The Eco1800S Solar Generator must remain in a cool, dry location

while a suitable solar panel can be located outdoors in the sun.

RECHARGING FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY - PV SOLAR INPUT

The Eco1800S Solar Generator includes a special PV solar input receptacle

to accept power from a 12 volt (nominal) PhotoVoltaic (PV) solar panel.

When AC utility power is not available, PV Solar panel can provide a silent

environmentally friendly internal battery recharge.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

ECO1800S SOLAR GENERATOR

INSTALLATION

BACKUP POWER FEATURE

EXTEND BACKUP POWER FEATURE

Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet (not into a surge protector

or power strip).

Turn on the unit by pressing the Power button for at least half a second.

The green AC Power LED confirms that the Eco1800S Solar Generator

is on and ready to provide backup power. When the battery needs

recharging, the LED screen flashes “CHG” 10 times, then the battery

capacity (%) once. This pattern of flashing continues until the battery

capacity reaches 100% and “FUL” appears on the screen.

Connect your electronic devices or small household appliances to the

five AC outlets of the Eco1800S Solar Generator.

The unit’s five 120VAC outlets are permanently backed up by the internal

battery when utility power is not available. To activate the AC outlets

for backup operation, turn on the unit using the Power button. During a

power outage or other utility problem (such as brownouts and over-voltages),

Eco1800S Solar Power Generator will keep running the connected products

for hours, depending on the power draw of your application (see “Run Time

on Typical Products” and “Run Time for Combinations of Products”). When

utility power is restored, the unit automatically recharges its internal battery.

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IMPORTANT: The type of damage described above is not covered by

warranty.

NOTE: The solar panel cord plug and the PVCC input receptacle on the

unit connect only one way, so do not force the plug into the receptacle if you

rotate the plug some other way than indicated above.

RECHARGING FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY - PV SOLAR INPUT

The Eco1800S Solar Generator input receptacle includes a built in 8-amp

maximum photovoltaic charge controller (PVCC) to ensure the internal battery

reaches a full charge without risk of overcharge. The PVCC 8-amp limit is

capable of controlling solar panels with maximum current less than 8 amps. TO CONNECT:

1. Cover the solar panel with an opaque sheet such as a blanket to reduce it’s

output to zero volts.

2. Grasp the solar panel cord plug, align the color matched inserts and press

into the receptacle on the rear panel of the Eco1800S Solar Generator until the

retaining tabs click into place.

TO DISCONNECT

1. Cover the solar panel with an opaque sheet to reduce it’s output to

zero volts.

2. Grasp the solar panel cord plug by squeezing the side retaining tabs to

release and pull plug out of receptacle.

PV Solar recharge time is dependent on the amount of PV Solar energy available

from the panel, battery initial state-of-charge, and simultaneous 12V load on

battery system (i.e., inverter ON, 12VDC accessory loads). PV Solar panel output

power varies widely depending on intensity of sun (weather), angle of panel

towards sun (perpendicular is best) and other factors. Under ideal solar harvest

conditions and no load on battery, a typical 120W panel can recharge in twelve

“sun hours1.” Even under less than ideal conditions, significant supplementary

solar energy input will extend PowerSource 1800 Solar’s runtime.

The PVCC with it’s dedicated status LED operate independently from the

Eco1800S Solar Generator’s built-in AC charger and its top panel display. The

PVCC and the AC charger may be operated simultaneously for faster recharge.

The PVCC includes a current blocking feature to prevent battery discharge at

night due to a connected solar panel (reverse leakage). The Eco1800S Solar

Generator may be operated in backup (inverter) mode while the PVCC/Solar

panel is charging.

The PV Solar input “receptacle” accommodates connection of two poles plus

ground from a portable solar panel fitted with cable and the matching Anderson

Power Products # 1460G1-3 pole modular connector “plug” with color coded

housings and contacts. Connections’ polarity and physical orientation must

match the following exactly or equipment damage will result.

1. Number of “sun hours” per day will vary by location and weather conditions. For example, sun hours per

day in Seattle is “3”, which is low while in Las Vegas it is“7”, which is high.

EXTEND BACKUP POWER FEATURE

CONT.

PV SOLAR INPUT INSTALLATION

Green housing contact PV panel chassis ground

White housing contact PV –/Negative

Red housing contact PV +/Positive 12VDC nominal,

maximum 25VDC

GREEN

WHITE

RED

SPACER

TOP

Eco1800S Solar Generator

PVCC input receptacle

End of Solar panel

cord plug

120VAC60 Hz 15AMax

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Rear panel of Eco1800S Solar Generator

Solar panel cord plug

Retaining tabs

3. Uncover the solar panel and face it toward the sun.

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IMPORTANT: The Eco1800S Solar Generator’s PVCC will be damaged if

connected to a “24V” solar panel, or any source thatexceeds 25VDC.

NOTE: A “12V” solar panel, under Open Circuit conditions and sunlight

exposure can typically produce 23volts. Refer to the specifications label on

the solar panel beforeconnecting. Do not connect the PVCC to a PVsource

capable ofdelivering more than 8 amps.

NOTE: It is recommended to always charge the internal battery to a

100% state-of-charge, as shown by a steady green PVCC status LED,

and avoid deficit (or partial) charging.Deficit charging reduces a battery’s

useful service life.

Ensure that the PVsolar panel is exposed to sufficientdirect sunlightand is

producing sufficient power throughout the day for optimum energy harvest

and battery charging.

Power Consumption

of Loads

Up to 1800W

To check the total power consumption of the products plugged into

Eco1800S Solar Generator during backup power mode, press the Select

button and view the Output Power (W) on the screen.

To test the Eco1800S Solar Generator backup power capabilities after

installing the unit, unplug the AC power cord to simulate a power outage.

Ensure the products connected to the Eco1800S Solar Generator continue

operating. You can test the surge capabilities of the Eco1800S Solar Generator

by turning connected products on and off while the unit is unplugged. If

products fail to operate or the screen shows an error code, see

“Troubleshooting”.

Cordless Phone

Cell Phone

Internet Modem

Inkjet Printer

Clock Radio

Laptop Computer

20” LCD Monitor

Table Lamp

13” TV

Desktop Computer

8.8 cu. ft. Freezer

18 cu. Foot Fridge

Sump Pump 1/2 HP

Microwave

50-75

20-140

80-450

200

500

500 1/4HP

900-1600

12.5 Hrs

25 Hrs

33 Hrs

46 Hrs

50 Hrs

2-25 Hrs

7.5 Hrs

12.5 Hrs

11 Hrs

15 min-6 Hrs

1Hr

15 min

5-12 min

Over 1800W No. Supplementary

protector may trip.

No. Overload

shutdown.

Yes Yes (up to 1440 W

continuous backup

power mode)

Normal Operation

with Utilty Power Ability to Provide

Backup Power

Product WattsaRun Timeb

AC POWER CAPABILITIES

RUN TIME ON TYPICAL PRODUCTS

Laptop, Inkjet Printer, Cordless

Phone, Internet Modem

Desktop Computer, 17” LCD

Monitor, Inkjet Printer,

Internet Modem, Cordless

Phone

Cordless Phone, 13” TV, Clock

Radio, Table Lamp

up to 3 Hrs

up to 1 Hr

up to 3 Hrs

Product Run Timeb

RUN TIME ON TYPICAL PRODUCTS

The Eco1800S Solar Generator includes a 12V DC power port for operating

common DC auto accessories up to 12 amps from the internal 12-volt

battery. If the 12V DC power port is overloaded a protective internal

breaker will open (interrupt) current flow. When the overloading accessory

is disconnected, the breaker will automatically re-close (reset) within a

few minutes.

12VDC POWER PORT

IMPORTANT: When powering the 12V DC accessory, do not allow the

Eco1800S Solar Generator internal battery to be discharged completely

(i.e., 0% state-of-charge) which can permanently damage the internal battery.

To avoid over-discharging the internal battery, do not leave any DC accessory

including mobile phone chargers or other portable appliances permanently

connected to the Eco1800S Solar Generator’s 12V DC power port.

See also Warning below.

NOTE: The Battery Charge (%) reading on the top panel display

(when turned on) is only accurate after the Eco1800S Solar Generator

internal battery has been resting (not charging or discharged) for at least

30 minutes.

The PVCC will initiate a new charge cycle when solar input energy is first

connected and there is sufficient energy to activate it. The PVCC includes

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuitry that accepts input energy to

charge up to 8amps until reaching 14.4–14.8 volts (battery), then maintain

this absorption voltage for four hours, then finally transfer to float mode

attempting to maintain 13.5volts. While in float mode, if the battery voltage

drops below 12.5volts, the charger will initiate a new charge cycle

(provided there is sufficient PV Solar energy available).

OFF

ON Flashing

ON Steady

Insufficient energy available to charge

Ensure PV panel is connected

Expose panel to bright direct sunlight

PV Solar status LED Description, action(s) to take

OPERATING THE PV SOLAR INPUT

TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.

Test/ensure input voltage from panel is at

15V at the PVCC connector (prior to

connecting to the PVCC).

Bulk/Absorption charging

Wait for full charge to be achieved

Full charge has been achieved

PVCC now in float mode

UNDERSTANDING ERROR CODES

If the products connected to Eco1800S Solar Generator do not operate and

the alarm is sounding, check the Eco1800S Solar Generator top display LED

screen for an error code.

E01

E03

E04

Low voltage shutdown

because battery is

discharged.

Overload shutdown

while supplying backup

power. The AC product(s)

connected are consuming

more than Eco1800S

Solar Generator’s power

rating.

Over-temperature

shutdown has occurred.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

has overheated due to poor

ventilation, excessive

ambient temperature, or

power demand beyond the

unit’s output power

capability.

Disconnect products from the AC

outlets. Allow the unit to cool for

20 minutes. Clear blocked fan or

remove objects covering unit. Move

the unit to a cooler place. Reduce

load to less than 1800W if

continuous operation is required.

Use products with a total power

consumption within Eco1800S Solar

Generator’s continuous power

rating of 1440W.

Use products with a total starting

surge power within Eco1800S Solar

Generator’s capability of 2880 W.

The AC products

connected have a surge

power that exceeds

Eco1800S Solar Generator’s

surge capability.

One or more of the

connected products are

damaged.

Have the damaged product serviced

by a qualified technician.

Recharge battery by plugging the

AC power cord into a wall outlet.

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.

E05 Under-voltage warning.

The battery is nearly

discharged.

Reduce the load to extend run time

during backup mode. Assuming the

AC power cord was unplugged and

the unit turned to backup mode, when

utility power is present or becomes

available, recharge the battery by

plugging the AC power cord into a

wall outlet.

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

E06

AC utility is not

available and

products

connected to

unit lose power.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

has detected an

over-temperature condition.

Disconnect products from the

AC outlets. Make sure the

products plugged into the AC

outlets are not overloading the

continuous output power rating

of the unit when supplying backup

power. Allow the unit to cool,

increasing ventilation if necessary.

If the unit is left on, it restarts

automatically when the unit

cools down.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

has exhausted its available

battery power.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

shuts down when all available

battery power has been used.

Allow the unit to recharge for

15hours before continuing to

use the unit.

Over-temperature warning.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

is overheating due to poor

ventilation, excessive

ambient temperature, or

high power demand.

Reduce the load to avoid

over-temperature shutdown, clear

blocked fan or remove objects

covering unit, or move the unit to

a cooler place.

PROBLEM PROBLEM/SYMPTOM SOLUTION

Eco1800S Solar

Generator

will not turn

on.

Battery is discharged and

utility power is not

available at the wall outlet.

Ensure power is available at

the wall outlet.

No power

available at the

120VAC outlets.

AC outlet has been

overloaded or the

supplementary protector

has tripped.

Reduce the number of products

plugged into the AC outlets.

Check the supplementary

protector at the back of the

unit. If necessary, reset the

breaker by pushing it fully inward.

AC utility is not

available and

products

connected to

unit lose power.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

has detected an overload

condition.

Make sure the products plugged

into the AC outlets are not

exceeding the output power

rating of the unit when supplying

backup power. Try removing or

substituting some of the products.

PROBLEM PROBLEM/SYMPTOM SOLUTION AC utility is not

available and

products

connected to

unit lose power.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

may require service.

Contact UPG Customer Service

for further troubleshooting

toll free at 866.892.1122.

Products

connected to

unit malfunction

or overheat.

Products connected to

Eco1800S Solar Generator

do not accept modified sine

wave form.

Your application is not compatible

with Eco1800S Solar Generator’s

modified sine wave output.

Inadequate

run time.

Eco1800S Solar Generator’s

battery is not fully charged.

Charge the battery by leaving

Eco1800S Solar Generator

plugged into a wall outlet at

least 18 hours.

Battery is near the end

of its useful life.

Press for at least half a second

to turn unit on.

Eco1800S Solar Generator

has turned off.

As the battery ages, the available

run time decreases. The internal

battery also ages prematurely if

Eco1800S Solar Generator

is installed in a hot environment

or not kept in a charged

condition.

3231

WARRANTY AND RETURN

INFORMATION

This Limited Warranty is provided by Universal Power Group (“UPG”) and

covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Eco1800S Solar Power

Generator. This warranty period lasts for 1 year for the generator and

5 years for the solar panel output power and 90 days on solar panel frame

from the date of purchase as the point of sale to end use customer. You will

be required to demonstrate proof of purchase to make warranty claims.

This Limited Warranty is transferable only for the unexpired portion of

the Warranty Period. Subsequent owners also require original proof of

purchase as described in “What proof of purchase is required?”

What will UPG do?

UPG will, at its option, repair or replace the effective product free of

charge, provided that you notify UPG of the product within the Warranty

Period, and provided that UPG through inspection establishes the existence

of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.

UPG will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing

warranty repair and building replacement products. UPG reserves the right

to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or

replacement. If UPG repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues

for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from

the sale of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All

replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become

the property of UPG. UPG covers both parts and labor necessary to repair

the product, and return shipment to the customer via a UPG-selected

non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and

Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded. Contact UPG Customer Service

for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous

United States and Canada.

How do you get service?

If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your

merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant

is unable to provide service, contact UPG directly at:

Direct returns may be performed according to the UPG Return Material

Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some

products, UPG maintains a network of regional Authorized Service

Centers. Call UPG or check our website to see if your product can be

repaired at one of these facilities.

• The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product

at point of sale to the end use, or

• The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment

manufacturer (OEM) status, or

• The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged

under warranty.

What proof of purchase is required?

In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the

product and the product must not have been dissembled or modified

without prior written authorization by UPG. Proof of purchase may

be in any one of the following forms:

What does this warranty not cover?

This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product

or costs related to the removal, installations, or troubleshooting of the

customer’s electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and UPG

will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:

a) The product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed,

physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or

damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;

b) The product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion,

biological infestations, or input voltage that creates operating conditions

beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the UPG

specifications including high input voltage from generators and

lightning strikes;

c) The product if repairs have been done to it other than by UPG or its

authorized service centers (hereafter “ASCs”);

d) The product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly

warranted by another manufacturer;

Telephone: 1.866.892.1122 (direct)

Email: [email protected]

What does the warranty cover?

3433

RETURN POLICY CONT. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR

SYSTEM

If you are returning a product to a UPG Authorized Service

Center (ASC).

A UPG return material authorization (RMA) number is not required.

However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the productor

presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that

particular facility and that ASC repairs this particular UPG product.

As soon as you open your Eco1800S Solar Power Generator package, record

the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.

If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following

details before calling 866.892.1122.

Serial Number:

Type of application?:

Alarm Sounding?:

Appliances operating

when problem occurred:

Description of problem:

Description of

indicators on front panel:

Product Number:

Purchased From:

Purchase Date:

The battery pack in this product consists of three 20 amp-hour batteries.

When they come to the end of their useful service life they may be replaced

with equivalent sealed lead-acid batteries by a qualified battery/electronics

technician. Suitable replacement batteries are three 12-volt, 20-amp-hour,

V.R.L.A.1-sealed type with matching terminals and dimensions that accept

charging up to 14.7 volts.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Eco1800S Solar Generator is designed to provide years of service. However,

when the internal batteries reach the end of their service life, and if you

choose not to have a qualified technician replace them, the Eco1800S

Solar Generator itself is no longer of use.

Because the internal batteries contain lead, which can be hazardous to the

environment, the batteries and the Eco1800S Solar Generator should be

recycled or safely disposed of at your local recycling depot. Do not dispose

of the batteries and the Eco1800S Solar Generator with common household

waste. Please ask your local authorities about recycling services that are

available in your area.

RECYCLING

1. Valve-regulated lead-acid

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