GOAL ZERO YETI 1500X User manual

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Before using or storing, plug your Goal Zero Yeti into the wall until it
is fully charged. Keep your Goal Zero Yeti plugged in when not in use
to ensure it is always ready. This will NOT cause harm to your battery.
For more tips and tricks on keeping your battery healthy, see the
BATTERIES 101 section.
CHARGE ME NOW

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Getting Started
i. Get to Know Your Gear 2
ii. How it Works
Charging Your Goal Zero Yeti 5
i. Charging from the Wall
ii. Charging from Solar
Using Your Goal Zero Yeti 7
i. How to use
ii. Best-Use Strategy
iii. Cold Weather Usage
iv. LCD Display
Storage and Downtime Maintenance 9
Technical Specifications 10
Frequently Asked Questions 12
Troubleshooting 14
Education 15
i. Batteries 101
ii. Solar 101
Warranty 17
Français 20
Deutsch 41
Español 62
Italiano 83
日本語 104
Read all instructions and cautions carefully before use to avoid personal
injury or damage to the unit and any connected products
Observe all Input/Output connectors ratings: To avoid fire or electrical
shock hazard, observe all ratings on unit, and products you intend to
use; check manuals for more information.
Use in a ventilated area: Ensure proper ventilation while in use and do
not obstruct fan openings on unit. Inadequate ventilation may cause
damage to the unit. Do not stack anything on top of the unit in storage
or in use.
Power supplies will get hot when in use: Keep your Yeti Power supply
in a dry, well ventilated area when in use. Do not keep the power supply
under the lid when in use.
DO NOT operate in wet conditions: In order to avoid short circuits or
electric shock do not allow unit to get wet. Let unit dry completely
before using.
Keep the unit clean and dry: Inspect the unit for dirt, dust, or moisture
on a regular basis.
Shock or Fire Hazard: This Yeti generates the same potentially lethal AC
power as a normal household wall outlet. Please use it carefully just like
using a normal AC outlet on the wall.
DO NOT insert foreign objects into outputs or ventilation holes.
DO NOT tamper with or attempt to replace your battery. For information
about a replacement battery contact the Goal Zero solutions center.
Any manipulation to the unit or its components will void all warranties.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started
i. Get to Know Your Gear 2
ii. How it Works
Charging Your Goal Zero Yeti 5
i. Charging from the Wall
ii. Charging from Solar
Using Your Goal Zero Yeti 7
i. How to use
ii. Best-Use Strategy
iii. Cold Weather Usage
iv. LCD Display
Storage and Downtime Maintenance 9
Technical Specifications 10
Frequently Asked Questions 12
Troubleshooting 14
Education 15
i. Batteries 101
ii. Solar 101
Warranty 17
Français 20
Deutsch 41
Español 62
Italiano 83
日本語 104
Table of Contents

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8mm Input for Charging from Goal
Zero Solar Panels, or AC
Anderson Power Pole Input
for Charging from Goal Zero
Solar Panels, or AC
12V Outputs
USB 5V, up to 2.4A (12W)
USB-C 5-12V, 3A(18W)
USB-C Input/Output
Power Delivery
5-20V, up to 3A (60W)
Interactive Buttons
and LCD Screen
AC Outputs
Get To Know Your Gear
INPUT 12V UNIT LIGHT INFO 120VAC
USB-A 5V, 2.4AIN/OUT
60W PD 18W QC
2000W, 3500W SURGE

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Buttons Under Lid:
Pressing the WiFi button will activate the Yeti’s WiFi for connection to a device. For
information on connecting your device to the Yeti, see the included Yeti App Start Up
Guide. Also, holding WiFi button switches between pairing and connecting modes.
Pressing and holding will perform a soft reset (does not perform a factory reset and does
not reset the watt hours). Must hold units button to reset watt hour counter.
Reset button
WiFi button
12V output8mm input

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AC Plug
12.5 Hours
Solar
(Sold separately)
5 Hours
(Based off max input)
15W LED
100+ Hours
50” TV (4K, 80W)
18 Hours
Fridge
25 Hours
+ MORE
CHARGE IT
WHAT IT POWERS
How it Works
Car Charge Cable
11 Hours
(Sold separately)

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CHARGE ME NOW: Before using or storing, plug your Goal Zero Yeti into the wall until it
is fully charged. Keep your Goal Zero Yeti plugged in when not in use to ensure it is always
ready. This will NOT cause harm to your battery. For more tips and tricks on keeping your
battery healthy, see the BATTERIES 101 section.
When charging your Goal Zero Yeti, you will notice a battery segment blinking in the
display. This indicates the current charge status. Once your Goal Zero Yeti is fully
charged, all battery segments will be lit and remain solid. As long as there is more power
going into the Goal Zero Yeti than is being pulled from the output ports, the display will
also indicate the time until fully charged. This is an estimated time based on the power
input and output numbers at that moment; it will gradually adjust to a shorter or longer
time as the average charge or discharge rates fluctuate.
Charging from the Wall
Using the included 120W AC Wall Charger, plug your Goal Zero Yeti into any wall outlet.
You will know the Goal Zero Yeti is charging when the blue LED light next to the INPUT
port turns on, and battery segments in the BATTERY DISPLAY are blinking. The Goal
Zero Yeti is fully charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid. The
Goal Zero Yeti should recharge from the wall in about 13 hours.
1. The AC wall adapter comes in two pieces. Connect the two pieces by plugging the
cable into the box.
2. The 120W AC Wall Charger with the 8mm DC barrel connector can be plugged into
the the front of the Yeti or under the lid.
3. You can only use one wall charger at a time. If you want to charge your Yeti faster, call
our solutions center or look at our fast charge options on goalzero.com.
Charging Your Goal Zero Yeti
NOTE: To charge from your 12V output in yourvehicle, use our 12V Car Charging
Cable SKU 98079.

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Charging from Solar
There are three different inputs you can use when charging your Goal Zero Yeti from
solar, two of which are located in the “INPUT” area on the left side of the Goal Zero Yeti
faceplate and a third one located inside the storage compartment under the top lid. One
of the front ports and the port inside the storage compartment are round 8mm ports
designed to be used with Goal Zero Solar Panels or wall charger. Each 8mm input port
can handle up to 120W. The Anderson Power Pole port is designed to be used with larger
or higher power solar panels and can handle 600W of power, which is the total capacity
for power across all input ports.
1. Place your solar panel where it will get as much direct sunlight as possible.
2. Insert the blue-ringed solar panel plug into one of the INPUTports, either on the front
of the Goal Zero Yeti or in the storage compartment under the top lid. You will know the
Goal Zero Yeti is charging when the blue LED light next to the INPUT port lights up, and
the battery segments in the BATTERYDISPLAY are blinking. The Goal Zero Yeti is fully
charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid.
3. You can also connect the Goal Zero Yeti to solar panels using the Anderson Power-
Pole port and the appropriate adapter (if necessary), next to the 8mm charging port.
4. You can chain multiple Goal Zero Solar Panels together to reduce solar recharge times.
Your Goal Zero Yeti is capable of taking in 120W of input through the 8mm ports and no
more than 600Wof solar through the APP port.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When solar recharging your Goal Zero Yeti, take note of the
voltages of the solar panels and do not exceed 50V. Individual solar panels, or
solar panels chained in series in excess of 50Vcannot be used with the Goal
Zero Yeti and can cause serious damage to the unit. For help on chaining solar
panels, call our Customer Solutions Center at 888-794-6250.

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How to use your Goal Zero Yeti:
1. Press the power button located above each port you will be using. **When not
using certain ports, make sure to turn them off to conserve power.
2. You’ll know the port is turned on when the white LED light on the button is
illuminated.
3. Plug in your gear for power anywhere life takes you.
4. If possible, keep your Goal Zero Yeti plugged into a power source when not in use.
5. You can charge your Goal Zero Yeti, and run your gear at the same time.
Best-Use Strategy:
When charging gearwith your Goal Zero Yeti, take note of the BATTERY DISPLAY. If you plug in
devices that have a high power requirement (a large refrigerator), the charge level of yourGoal
Zero Yeti can drop very quickly andyou may not get exactly 1500Wh of capacity. Also, especially
when using the AC power output, the Goal Zero Yeti will be converting the energy from the DC
power of the battery to the AC power needed by your device. AlthoughyourGoal Zero Yeti has
a highly efficient inverter, there is still some energy lost in the conversion andyou will not get the
full rated capacity of the battery. Ifyou’re experiencing shorter runtimes, you may want to check
the device’s power requirements, seeTROUBLESHOOTING for help.
Using your Goal Zero Yeti
NOTE: If you are inputting from solar panels into multiple portsyou can only combine inputs
if the panels being used are the same voltage. Panels that output differentvoltages will not
be able to combine through different ports. If you are using panels with different voltages
into two or more of the input ports, theYeti will select the single highest solar input available.
Also, solar and AC inputs will not be able to be combined. If you are inputting from both a
solar panel and a wall outlet the Yeti will select the higherof the two inputs.

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1. INPUT shows the amount of power (watts) going into the Goal Zero Yeti while
charging. If charging from solar, you’ll see the watts change as you reposition the panels
into/out of the sunlight.
2. OUTPUT shows the amount of power (watts) your devices are using while plugged
into the Goal Zero Yeti.
3. TIME TO EMPTY/FULL shows the amount of time before your Goal Zero Yeti is
completely charged or empty, depending on if the net amount of power going into the
Goal Zero Yeti is positive or negative.
4. BATTERYLEVEL shows 5 segments, approximating 20% - 40% - 60% - 80%
-100% capacity. As you use your Goal Zero Yeti, segments will disappear from the
display, indicating the remaining charge. When charging your Goal Zero Yeti you will
notice a battery segment blinking. This indicates the current charge status. Once your
Goal Zero Yeti is fully charged, all battery segments will be lit and remain solid. As long
as there is more power going into the Goal Zero Yeti than is being pulled from the output
ports, the display will also indicate the ttime until fully charged. This is an estimated time
based on the power input and output numbers at that time; it will adjust to a shorter or
longer time if the charge or discharge rates fluctuate. Note that when you first plug in a
LCD Display
The built-in LCD display indicates four
important things:
Cold Weather Usage:
Cold temperatures (below freezing) can impact the Goal Zero Yeti’s battery capacity. If
you’ll be out living off-grid in sub-zero conditions, we recommend keeping your Goal Zero
Yeti in an insulated cooler, connected to a power source (solar panels), and charging your
gear. The natural heat generated by the Goal Zero Yeti contained in an insulated cooler
will keep battery capacity at its highest. The Yeti will not allow charging below freezing
for safety reasons. The unit will warn show a warning on the LCD as you approach
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Storage and Downtime Maintenance
Having your Goal Zero Yeti connected to a power source, like a solar panel or wall plug,
between adventures or while in storage keeps its battery healthy and topped off. This
prolongs battery life and will ensure your Goal Zero Yeti is charged and ready to go all
day, every day.
If you can’t keep your Goal Zero Yeti plugged into a power source during storage,
fully-charge your Goal Zero Yeti every 3 months and store it in a cool, dry place. If
the Yeti has not been used for several months, it may require several charge cycles
to restore accurate results on the battery percent and time remaining values on the
screen. Failure to maintain your Goal Zero Yeti by following these steps can result in
battery damage which will void the product warranty.
power source, whether it’s a solar panel or a wall charger, the Yeti may take a minute to
detect and adjust its charge circuitry before it starts drawing power from the source.
5. The WiFi symbol indicates the Yeti’s WiFi is turned on. If flashing, the Yeti is ready to
connect to a device.
Front Buttons:
Pressing the LIGHT button will turn the display backlight on and off.
Pressing the UNIT button will scroll through different output and power consumption
settings. Hold units + info to perform factory reset. this deletes wifi information and
configurations. Hold units to reset watt hour counter.
Pressing the INFO button will alternate the screen between showing the detailed battery
state of charge percentage and the Time to Empty/Full.

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Charge times:
Wall Charger (120W) 12.5 hrs
Car Charger (120W) 11-22 hrs
Goal Zero Boulder 50 35-70 hrs
Goal Zero Boulder 100 18-36 hrs
Goal Zero Boulder 200 briefcase 9-18 hrs
Battery:
Cell Chemistry Li-ion NMC
Pack Capacity 1516Wh (10.8V, 140.4Ah)
Single Cell Equivalent Capacity 421Ah @ 3.6V
Lifecycles 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 1C, Full
charge/discharge, Temp: 25C)
Shelf-life Charge every 3-6 months
Management System MPPT charge controller
Ports:
USB-A Port (output) 5V, up to 2.4A (12W max), regulated
USB-C Port (output) 5 - 12V, up to 3.0A (18W max), regulated
USB-PD Port (output) 5 - 20V, up to 3.0A (60W max), regulated
6mm Port (output, 6mm) 12V, up to 10A (120W max), regulated
12V Car Port (output) 12V, up to 13A (160W max), regulated
12V Power Pole port (output) 12V, up to 30A (360W max), regulated
120V AC Inverter (output, pure sine wave) 120VAC 60Hz, 16.5A (2000W, 3500W surge)
230V AC Inverter (output, pure sine wave)
UNIVERSAL OR AUSTRALIA TYPE  AC PLUGS
230VAC 50Hz, 8.5A (2000W, 3500W surge)
Charging Port (input, 8mm) 14-50V, up to 10A (120W max)
Power Pole Charging Port (input) 14-50V, up to 50A (600W max)
Expansion Module port Covered port under the lid. To be used with Goal Zero
expansion modules only.
WiFi:
RF Certification FCC/CE/IC/TELEC/KCC/SRRC/NCC
Protocols 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n up to 150 Mbps)
Frequency Range 2.4~2.5 GHz
Bluetooth:
Protocols Bluetooth Low Energy
General:
Weight 45.64 lbs (20.7 kg)
Dimensions 15.25 x 10.23 x 10.37 in (38.74 x 25.98 x 34.54 cm)
Operating Usage Temp. 32-104 F (0-40 C)
Certs
Warranty 24 months
Technical Specifications

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WiFi:
RF Certification FCC/CE/IC/TELEC/KCC/SRRC/NCC
Protocols 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n up to 150 Mbps)
Frequency Range 2.4~2.5 GHz
Bluetooth:
Protocols Bluetooth Low Energy
General:
Weight 45.64 lbs (20.7 kg)
Dimensions 15.25 x 10.23 x 10.37 in (38.74 x 25.98 x 34.54 cm)
Operating Usage Temp. 32-104 F (0-40 C)
Certs
Warranty 24 months
Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions
My yeti is not responding or is exhibiting odd behavior what should I do?
Try resetting the unit by holding the Units and Info button for 3 seconds to reset your
Yeti. Check your Yeti to see if the issue is resolved after the reset.
My new Yeti does not initially charge to 100%, it only charges to 95% what’s going
on?
Cycle the battery a few times and the issue should resolve itself as the yeti dials in its
charge parameters.
Are there faster ways to recharge my Yeti?
Yes, check out our full list of charging options at Goalzero.com. Here we have options
for fast charging as well as vehicle integration.
There is a new version of Firmware available and I want to update my Yeti how do I
do this?
Download the goal Zero app from your favorite app store and follow the instructions
there for an update to your Yeti.
During the update process, my Yeti is stuck in a loop and keeps trying to update
over and over unsuccessfully. How do I fix this?
Try resetting the Yeti following the instructions from Q1 and restart the update
process. This should fix the issue.
What does the snowflake icon and the thermometer icon mean?
If your yeti displays the thermometer icon and a warning of HOT or COLD, this means
you are either approaching or have exceeded the temperature thresholds of the
Yeti. A warning of “cold” means you will need to warm the yeti in order to resume full
functionality while “hot” means you need to cool the unit.

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have my Yeti connected to a charger but it is at 98% and not charging, what is going
on?
In order to get the most life out of your battery we make sure to not stress the battery
pack at the full state of charge. The battery will charge to 100% and then stop, self-
discharge over time to 98% before the charge will engage again. If you are wanting to
make sure your Yeti is completely topped off for upcoming use, unplugging and then
re-plugging in your input cable should reengage the input and start the charge again
My old Yeti accessory or charger is not working with my new Yeti X, should it be
working?
Some of the smaller power supplies and legacy chargers will not work with the new
Yeti X. For a full list of compatible charger and accessories for your product please vist
www.gz.com/accessories.
Can I use my 3rd party panels with my Yeti
Yes, you can, so long as you stay under 50V. If using multiple 3rd party panels, be
careful! Chaining 3rd party panels together can be dangerous if done in the wrong way
so visit our website www.goalzero.com/serissparallel to learn how to safely combine
panels.
Can I chain multiple goal Zero panels into a Yeti X?
Yes, our panels are designed to be safely chained together out of the box and eliminate
the risks associated with 3rd party panels.
My yeti is not responding or is exhibiting odd behavior what should I do?
Your Goal Zero Yeti uses custom designed Lithium Ion. Here are some basic facts about
Lithium Ion batteries:
1. . Lithium Ion batteries can store and release a lot of energy in a short period of time.
The batteries in your Goal Zero Yeti are in a protective enclosure with a sophisticated
battery management and protection system controlling its terminals to the outside
world.
2. . It is critical that your battery does not get wet as moisture and water can get into
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How do I know if my Goal Zero Yeti is charged?
To check the charge level of your Goal Zero Yeti, refer to the Battery Display. When lit up,
you’ll see a battery outline with 5 segments, indicating the current charge level. It is OK to
use your Goal Zero Yeti even when it’s not fully charged.
How do I know if my device will work with the Goal Zero Yeti ?
First, you’ll need to determine the amount of power your device requires. This may require
some research on your end, a good internet search or examining the user guide for your
device should suffice.
Second, you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports. For example,
the Goal Zero Yeti’s AC port is powered by an inverter that allows for 2000W of power.
This means if your device is pulling more than 2000W for an extended period of time, the
Goal Zero Yeti’s inverter will shut off. Another number to watch for is the surge rating of
your device as compared to that of the port. The Goal Zero Yeti inverter has an advanced
surge management system that will maximize its compatibility with various devices, but
there will still be items that will surge at a higher rate, and for a longer time, than the Goal
Zero Yeti can manage, in which case the port will turn itself off.
Finally, once you know your device is compatible, you’ll want to determine how long you’ll be
able to power your gear from the Goal Zero Yeti. Here’s a quick and dirty lesson in power.
All GOAL ZERO Power Banks and Portable Power Stations have a number in their name,
ex. Guide10 Plus recharger, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. These numbers refer to the Watt Hours
(Wh), or the amount of energy that can be stored in each recharger, and how you’ll know if
your gear is compatible with each recharger. For example, a 200Wh power station should
run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2). If your gear falls within the 1500Wh capacity
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Finally, once you know your device is compatible, you’ll want to determine how long you’ll be
able to power your gear from the Goal Zero Yeti. Here’s a quick and dirty lesson in power.
All GOAL ZERO Power Banks and Portable Power Stations have a number in their name,
ex. Guide10 Plus recharger, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. These numbers refer to the Watt
Hours (Wh), or the amount of energy that can be stored in each recharger, and how
you’ll know if your gear is compatible with each recharger. For example, a 200Wh power
station should run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2). If your gear falls within the
1500Wh capacity of the Goal Zero Yeti, you’ll want to check the restrictions on each of
the output ports.
Another factor in the math is how much power is being converted going from the Goal
Zero Yeti battery to the device you are powering/charging. In some situations, like
when running a 12V device, such as the LAL 350, directly off the 12V port, there will
minimal conversion and thus very little additional losses. In using the USB ports to
charge a phone, you add a layer of conversion (12V battery in the Goal Zero Yeti is being
converted to a 5V USB output), which introduces around 10% of losses. When using the
inverter, there are two layers of conversion (12V to high voltage, DC to AC). The least
efficient way of using the battery in the Goal Zero Yeti is to use an AC-DC adapter off the
AC ports, as is the case if you use a phone wall charger to charge your phone, as it adds
yet another layer of conversion in the wall adapter.
So when you’re deciding on what to power from your new GOAL ZERO recharger, do
some research into your device’s watt consumption. For more quick tips and learning
tools, check out www.GoalZero.com/learn.html

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If your devices are not recharging from your Goal Zero Yeti, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the Output Port has been turned on. The white LED light on the power button
should be lit up.
a. If any of the lights have turned red, this indicates a trip. Push the button again to reset
it. The light will turn white when it is successfully reset.
2. Check the Battery Display. If it is at 20% or below, charge your Goal Zero Yeti.
3. Check the LCD Display for warning icons:
OVERLOAD: Power draw exceeds port’s maximum allowance. Indicated by red light in
the port’s button.
4. Verify your device is suitable for use with the Goal Zero Yeti:
a. All of the Goal Zero Yeti output ports have their own max power capacity. Check the
Goal Zero Yeti’s Tech Specs to ensure your device is compatible.
5. If you are still experiencing trouble with your Goal Zero Yeti, please call our Customer
Solutions Center at 1-888-794-6250 or by email at [email protected].
If you are having trouble with WiFi connection:
1. Press and hold the WiFi button for approximately 3 seconds to force the Yeti into
connection mode. The WiFi symbol on the screen will begin to flash.
2. Reconnect your device to your Yeti following the instructions in the Goal Zero Yeti App.
Troubleshooting
Temperature warning.
Allow unit to cool.
Battery requires attention.
Contact customer support.
1-888-794-6250