Furrion Epod fpp04a40-bl User manual

Furrion ePod™ Power Station

User Manual

Model: FPP04A40-BL

FIVSPB40A-BL

FIVSP40A-BL

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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing this Furrion® product. Before

operating your new product, please read these instructions carefully. This user

manual contains information for safe use, installation and maintenance of the

product.

Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference. This will ensure

safe use and reduce the risk of injury. Be sure to pass on this manual to new owners

of this product.

The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damages due to not

observing these instructions.

If you have any further questions regarding our products, please contact us at

[email protected]

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Unique Identifier:

Trade Name: FURRION

Model Number: FIVSP40A-BL

Responsible Part---U.S. Contact Information

Furrion Innovation Center & Institute of Technology

52567 Independence Ct., Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

Toll free: 1-800-789-3341;

Email: [email protected]

FCC Compliance Statement (for products subject to Part 15):

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.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions................................................................................3

General Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................3

Regulation and Standards............................................................................................................4

Correct Disposal of Product........................................................................................................5

Product Overview ....................................................................................................6

Furrion ePod™ Power Station......................................................................................................6

Display ...................................................................................................................................................6

Furrion ePod™ Battery....................................................................................................................7

What’s in the Box......................................................................................................7

Operation...................................................................................................................8

Before First Use.................................................................................................................................8

Inserting/Removing the Furrion ePod™ Battery (if included) .......................................8

Turning On/Off...................................................................................................................................8

Charging ...............................................................................................................................................9

Discharging .........................................................................................................................................10

Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................13

Cleaning Instructions......................................................................................................................13

Storage Instructions........................................................................................................................13

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................13

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................14

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Instructions

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

●Read all instructions and safety precautions before using the product.

●Keep out of reach of children. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is

necessary when the product is used near children.

●Failing to operate the battery or power station in accordance to this manual may

damage internal components and will void the warranty.

●Damage to internal components may result in electrical shock, chemical burn,

outgassing, fire, or explosion causing personal injury or damage to other devices.

●Do not allow internal battery materials to come in contact with skin or eyes. If

exposed to internal battery materials seek medical attention immediately and

flush area with clean lukewarm water without interruption or as instructed by

medical professionals.

●Do not modify or disassemble the battery or the power station; there are no user-

serviceable parts inside.

●Do not use power sources or attachments that are not approved by Furrion®.

●To reduce risk of damage to the adapter cables and charging ports, pull cables

by the plug end when disconnecting the power station. Do not operate the power

station with damaged adapter cables.

●Do not drop or subject the product to strong mechanical shock.

●Do not expose the product to moisture, water, rain, snow, or spray.

●Keep the product clean and dry. Unplug the product before cleaning. Use a clean

dry cloth to clean battery or power station terminals if they become dirty.

●Do not allow foreign objects or conductive materials such as keys or fingers to

come in contact with the positive and negative terminals on the battery or power

station. Doing so may cause a short circuit.

●Always unplug charging cables from power station prior to removing battery.

●Ensure that battery is fully inserted in power station and charging cords are

connected properly before attempting to charge or discharge.

●Do not expose the product to excessive heat or fire above 158°F (70°C) and avoid

storage in direct sunlight.

●The product may become warm, up to 104°F (40°C), during extended high-power

operation. During operation, keep the product away from materials that may be

affected by these temperatures.

●Disconnect the ePod from power source after more than 48 hours when not in

use. After extended periods of storage, up to 6 months, it is recommended to fully

discharge and charge the battery several times to optimize performance.

●Do not allow the ePod or any other connected devices to exceed the rated

current, voltage, or power indicated in this manual and at the AC/DC sockets.

●Dispose of battery in accordance with local regulation. Contact your local waste

management office for information on proper battery recycling or disposal.

●The product must be stored indoors and protected from the elements.

●Do not block the air vents of the product. Keep a clearance of at least 1” (2.5cm)

on the left and right side.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Regulation and Standards

Prop 65 Declaration

WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

FCC Statement

Unique Identifier FIVSP40A-BL

Responsible Party Furrion Innovation Center & Institute of Technology

U.S. Contact Information 52567 Independence Ct., Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

Telephone Number 1-800-789-3341

FCC Compliance Statement

1. 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.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Interference Statement

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:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

receiver is connected.

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

Canada IC Notice

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

●This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment.

●This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(B) /

NMB-3(B) standard.

Correct Disposal of Product

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled

waste disposal, recycle the battery responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of

material resources. To return your used product, please use the return and collection

systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They will help

inform the best way to deal with the product in an environmentally safe way.

Do not dispose of used batteries with your household waste. Take them to an

appropriate disposal/collection site.

Product Overview

Furrion ePod™ Power Station

Item Part Name

1POWER Button

2USB Fast Charge Output Port (5V/3A,

9V/2A, 12V/2A, max. 24W)

3USB C Output Port (5V/3A, 9V/3A,

15V/3A, 20V/3A, max. 60W)

4DC INPUT Socket (11 – 22Vdc, max. 8A,

max. 100W)

Item Part Name

5USB Output Ports (5V/2.4A each, max.

24W)

6Battery PRESS AND RELEASE Button

7AC ON/OFF Button

8AC Output Sockets (120Vac, 60Hz,

max. 400W)

Display

Hours

Mins

Input

Output

Watts

Battery Warning

Discharging

Remaining Time

Battery Temperature

too Hight

Battery Level

Indicator

Input Power

Output Power

Battery Temperature

too Low

Furrion ePod™ Battery

1Item Part Name

1Alignment Icon

2Touch Sensor

3Battery Level Indicator

What’s in the Box

Make sure you have all the following items included in the packaging. If any item is

damaged or missing, contact your dealer or Furrion® customer service.

Furrion ePod™ Power Station x 1

Cigarette Lighter Cable x 1

(FPP04A40-BL & FIVSPB40A)

Furrion ePod™ Battery x 1

(FPP04A40-BL only)

US Type Power Cord x 1

(FPP04A40-BL & FIVSPB40A)

Power Adapter x 1

(FPP04A40-BL & FIVSPB40A)

User Manual x 1

Warranty Manual x 1

Warranty Card

Warranty Manual

User Manual

Warranty Card

Warranty Manual

User Manual

Operation

Before First Use

●Remove all packaging materials.

●Check the product for transport damages.

NOTE: To maximize the performance of the battery, we recommend to fully charge it

prior to first use.

Inserting/Removing the Furrion ePod™ Battery (if

included)

NOTE: Before installing/removing the battery, turn off the product and disconnect all

adapter cables.

To correctly insert the battery into the

power station:

1. Make sure the triangle alignment

icons on the battery and on the power

station are aligned.

2. Fully insert the battery into the power

station.

3. Make sure the PRESS AND

RELEASE button on the power

station is latched on the battery

locking mechanism.

To remove the battery from the power

station:

Press the PRESS AND RELEASE button on the power station and pull upwards on

the battery handle to remove the battery.

Turning On/Off

Press the POWER button for 3 seconds

to turn the product on or off. The LED on

the POWER button will light up when the

product is turned on.

NOTE: The ePod Power Station will

automatically turn off when the AC power is

off and there is no DC load (each USB port is

<0.5W) for 20 minutes.

Charging

Charging with the AC Adapter

NOTES:

1. The product should only be charged with a

compatible Furrion® AC adapter.

2. A full charging cycle with the power adapter

takes approx. 7 hours.

Charging with the Cigarette Lighter Cable

NOTES:

1. The product should only be charged with a

compatible Furrion® cigarette lighter cable

and a rated 12V automotive receptacle.

2. A full charging cycle with the cigarette

lighter cable takes approx. 7.5 hours.

Charging with the Solar Panel

NOTES:

1. When charging the product with solar

panel, the solar panel should be within

below specifications:

−Open Circuit Voltage < 24Vdc

−Short Circuit Current < 8A

−Power < 100W

2. The product should only be charged

with a compatible Furrion® solar panel

such as the 100W Kickstand model

(FSPK10MWN-BL, sold separately). See

separate product user manual for further details.

3. When using the Furrion® solar panel, the charging time can vary depending on

the sunlight irradiance.

4. The minimum charging time takes approx. 7.5 hours. The charging time may vary

depending on the weather condition and the placement of the solar panel.

Checking the Battery Level while Charging

The product can be powered

continuously by the AC adapter, the

cigarette lighter cable, or a portable

Furrion solar panel (not included).

During the charging process, the battery

level indicators on the handle and display

will flash slowly corresponding to the

following battery percentages:

Directly on the Handle

Indicator Battery Level

91 – 100%

76 – 90%

51 – 75%

26 – 50%

≤ 25%

On the Display

Indicator Battery Level

91 – 100%

76 – 90%

51 – 75%

26 – 50%

≤ 25%

Discharging

DC Output

The power station provides 4 x USB DC output ports:

●USB Output Ports x 2

●USB Fast Charge Output Port x 1

●USB C Output Port x 1

Connect an external device to the desired USB port on the power station with a

compatible USB cable (not included) to start the charging process. Check the

specifications of the external device to ensure that it does not exceed the current or

power rating on the corresponding USB port.

AC Output

The power station includes 2 AC output sockets with 120Vac, 60Hz power for

off-grid use in the outdoors or as a household backup power source. Connect an

external device to either of the AC output sockets.

Check the specifications of the AC devices to ensure that their combined current or

power does not exceed the rating on the corresponding AC output sockets.

To activate the AC sockets:

Press the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn the product on, then press and hold

the AC ON/OFF button for 1 second. The LED on the AC ON/OFF button will turn

on. If the product is powered off, the AC ON/OFF button can not be turned on.

To deactivate the AC sockets:

Press and hold the AC ON/OFF button for 1 second. The LED on the AC ON/OFF

will be turned off.

Checking the Battery Level while Discharging

Touch the logo on the battery handle to turn on the battery level indicator

LED light for 10 seconds. The 4 battery level indicator on the handle and display

correspond to the following battery percentages:

Directly on the Handle

Indicator Battery Level

76 – 100%

51 – 75%

26 – 50%

11 – 25%

Red blink 0 – 10%

On the Display

Indicator Battery Level

76 – 100%

51 – 75%

26 – 50%

11 – 25%

0 – 10%

Examples of Compatible Devices

AC Sockets USB

AC output (both sockets together):

120Vac, 3.3A, 60Hz, 350W continuously, max.

400W for 30 minutes

Example devices: Notebook computer, compact

refrigerator, lights, fan, etc.

DC output: 5V/2.4A each, 24W max.

Example devices: Smartphone, tablet,

rechargeable camera batteries

USB Fast Charge USB C

DC output: 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 24W max.

Example devices: Quick-Charge 3.0 compatible

smartphones and tablets

NOTE: Check the specifications of your DC

device to ensure that it is compatible with a USB

fast charger.

DC output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A, 60W

max.

Example devices: USB C compatible notebook

computers

Power Usage Examples

Household Appliances Recreational Gear

Device Charging Cycles/

Operating Time Device Charging Cycles/

Operating Time

Light (100W) 2+ hours GoPro™ (5Wh) 57+ times

Fan (18W) 16+ hours Camera (16Wh) 18+ times

Portable AC (150W) 1+ hours Projector (30–60W) 4.8–9.6 hours

Wi-Fi Router (12–15W) 19-24 hours Nintendo Switch™

(16Wh) 18+ times

Electric Drill (100–

150Wh) 1–2 times Amp (20W) 14 hours

Drone (60–70Wh) 4 times

Furrion eRove™ (60W) 4+ hours

Communication Devices Emergency Tools

Device Charging Cycles Device Operating Time

Watch (1Wh) 288+ times Immersion Heater

(300W) 0.9+ hours

Phone (10Wh) 28+ times Heating Blanket (206W) 1+ hours

Tablet (30Wh) 9+ times CPAP (40W) 7+ hours

Laptop (65Wh) 4+ times Water Pump (120–

300W) 0.9–2.4 hours

Portable Monitor (36W) 8+ times Furrion eRove™ (60W) 4+ hours

Projector (45W) 6+ times

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Instructions

●Disconnect all external devices from the product.

●Turn off the product and disconnect it from the power supply.

●Use clean dry cloth to clean battery or power station terminals if they become

dirty. Do not allow battery terminals or sockets to get wet.

NOTE: Do not use cleaners containing corrosive and abrasive materials (such as

scouring powder, bleach, soap powder, alkaline cleansers, benzene, gasoline, acid,

water, etc.) to clean the product.

Storage Instructions

●After extended periods of storage, up to 6 months, it is recommended to fully

discharge and charge the battery several times to optimize performance.

●Unplug the product from power source and remove the battery from the power

station before prolonged storage.

●Store the product in a cool dry location, not accessible to children or pets.

●Store the product indoors.

Technical Specifications

Furrion ePod™ Battery

Weight 9 lb (4.1kg)

Dimensions 5.55” x 5.55” x 9.48” (141 x 141 x 241 mm)

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to +40°C)

Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to +60°C)

Cell Chemistry Lithium-ion

Pack Capacity 412Wh

Battery Voltage 14.4Vdc

Life Cycles* 500 @RT 77°F (25°C), charge & discharge with 0.2C

* Maintaining over 70 % of original capacity.

Furrion ePod™ Power Station

Weight 10.6 lb (4.96 kg) (without Furrion ePod™ Battery)

Dimensions 11.41” x 7.36” x 10.31” (290 x 187 x 262 mm)

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to +40°C)

Output Type and Power

Rated Output

Power

350W continuous/400W max.(30Mins)/800W

surge

AC Output Socket NEMA 5-15R, AC 120V, 60Hz, 400W max.

USB C Output Port 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A, 60W max.

USB Fast Charge

Output Port 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 24W max.

USB Output Port

(x2) 5V/2.4A each, 24W max. total

Input Type and Power

DC Inlet DC jack 6.5 x 3.0mm

DC Input 11 - 22 Vdc, max. 8A, 100W max.

Power Adapter Input 100–240Vac

Output 19Vdc, 4.74A

Cigarette Lighter Cable Input 11 - 22 Vdc

Current Rating 8A max.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Battery

does not

charge

The AC adapter is not connected

or not connected well.

Make sure the AC adapter cable is properly

connected to the power station.

Damaged AC adapter. Contact Furrion to purchase a new AC adapter.

Attempting operation outside of

the operating temperature range.

Place the product in ambient temperatures of 32°F

to 104°F (0 to +40°C).

Charging stops due to fault in

circuit.

Stop charging immediately and contact the retail

store or Furrion customer service center.

The battery is has not been fully

inserted into the power station.

See “Inserting/Removing the Furrion ePod™

Battery” on page 8 - Information for correctly

inserting battery into the power station.

Stored over a longer period of

time. Charge the battery every 6 months.

Battery reached the end of its

service life.

Dispose of properly and order a replacement Furrion

ePod™ Battery.

Input power, current, or voltage

is outside of the charging

parameters of the ePod power

station.

Make sure that the power supplier connected to the

DC input socket is less then 100W, 8A, and between

10.5-24Vdc.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

No AC

output

AC plug is not plugged into outlet

properly

Confirm that the plug is inserted properly into the

socket.

Damaged AC power adapter/cord

or device.

Replace AC device or AC charging cord if necessary.

Make sure your AC powered device is not damaged.

Over-current protection stops

output power.

Reduce the power draw from the load and/or remove

powered devices. Restart AC output by pressing the

AC ON/OFF button for 1 second.

AC electric power is less than 10W.

Increase power draw from devices and/or add

devices. Restart AC output by pressing the AC ON/

OFF button for 1 second.

USB

devices

are not

charging

Incompatible USB cable or

damaged device.

Replace with a new compatible USB cable.

Check and make sure your USB powered device is

not damaged.

Device is using power faster than

gaining it.

Turn on power-saving mode or turn your device off

while it is charging.

DC connection is loose. Confirm that USB cables are inserted properly into

USB output ports with proper connection.

USB cable is worn or damaged. Replace with a new compatible USB cable.

Furrion ePod™ Power Station has

been turned off.

Press the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn on

the Furrion ePod™ Power Station.

When charging while in use (if in low battery mode), it is possible to discharge

the battery faster than it can charge. Refer to the following chart, should a similar

problem occur.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

No AC output and “Lo” flashing

10 seconds on the LCD

The battery is low to power the

AC device.

Keep charging until the AC can

be powered on.

No DC output “Lo” icon

displayed on the LCD

The battery is drained. Keep charging until the "Lo" icon

disappeared.

NOTE:

Ambient temperature can also affect the charging rate characteristics of the battery.

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