GOAL ZERO Nomad 20 User manual

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Table of Contents
Get To Know Your Gear 2
How It Works 4
Auto Restart 5
Chaining 6
Frequently Asked Questions 7
Technical Specifications 8
Français 9
Español
Deutsch
日本語

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GET TO KNOW YOUR GEAR
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Adjustable
Kickstand
20 Watt Solar Panel
Flip Charging
Dock
8mm Output
USB
Output Port
8mm
Chaining Port

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HOW IT WORKS
Charging phones, power banks and other USB-powered devices
from the Nomad 20 is as easy as plugging in.
1. Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
2. Use the built-in kickstand to position the panel toward the
sun.
3. Plug your phone or device into the USB port located on the
back side of the panel and charge up.
Charge a Sherpa Power Bank or small Goal Zero Yeti Power
Station from the sun using the integrated 8mm solar charging
cable.
1. Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
2. Plug the 8mm cable into the 8mm port located on your power
bank or power station and charge up.
NOTE
A Goal Zero Flip power bank (sold separately) will fit securely
into the Flip charging dock to collect and store power while on
the move.
USB Charging
8mm Charging
STORE
Plug a Goal Zero Power Bank
or phone into the panel.
COLLECT
Gather the sun’s energy
with the solar panel.
POWER
Charge gear
anywhere.
WHAT IT POWERS
Phone Sherpa 100AC Goal Zero
Yeti 200X Lithium
+ Other
USB Devices
Sherpa 100PD
AUTO RESTART
PRO TIP
In low light conditions (i.e. lack of sunlight, shadow, dusk,
etc.), some devices, including smartphones, will automatically
stop charging from a solar panel due to a low current input.
The Nomad 20 features auto restart technology that knows
the difference between a device that has reached a fully
charged state and one that disconnects due to environmental
causes. When the latter is detected, the Nomad 20 will
automatically resume charging to start charging the device
again. No extra work on your part is needed.
When operating in low light conditions, we recommend
pairing your solar panel with a portable power bank for the
best charging experience possible. A Goal Zero Flip power
bank (sold separately) will fit securely into the Nomad 20’s
integrated Flip charging dock and allow you to collect and
store a continuous stream of power to charge your device.

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HOW IT WORKS
Charging phones, power banks and other USB-powered devices
from the Nomad 20 is as easy as plugging in.
1. Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
2. Use the built-in kickstand to position the panel toward the
sun.
3. Plug your phone or device into the USB port located on the
back side of the panel and charge up.
Charge a Sherpa Power Bank or small Goal Zero Yeti Power
Station from the sun using the integrated 8mm solar charging
cable.
1. Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
2. Plug the 8mm cable into the 8mm port located on your power
bank or power station and charge up.
NOTE
A Goal Zero Flip power bank (sold separately) will fit securely
into the Flip charging dock to collect and store power while on
the move.
USB Charging
8mm Charging
STORE
Plug a Goal Zero Power Bank
or phone into the panel.
COLLECT
Gather the sun’s energy
with the solar panel.
POWER
Charge gear
anywhere.
WHAT IT POWERS
Phone Sherpa 100AC Goal Zero
Yeti 200X Lithium
+ Other
USB Devices
Sherpa 100PD
AUTO RESTART
PRO TIP
In low light conditions (i.e. lack of sunlight, shadow, dusk,
etc.), some devices, including smartphones, will automatically
stop charging from a solar panel due to a low current input.
The Nomad 20 features auto restart technology that knows
the difference between a device that has reached a fully
charged state and one that disconnects due to environmental
causes. When the latter is detected, the Nomad 20 will
automatically resume charging to start charging the device
again. No extra work on your part is needed.
When operating in low light conditions, we recommend
pairing your solar panel with a portable power bank for the
best charging experience possible. A Goal Zero Flip power
bank (sold separately) will fit securely into the Nomad 20’s
integrated Flip charging dock and allow you to collect and
store a continuous stream of power to charge your device.

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Q: Is the Nomad 20 waterproof?
A: The best answer: it’s weatherproof. We’ve gone to great
lengths to ruggedize the Nomad 20; including beefing up the
manufacturing process with advanced lamination techniques so
it’ll slough off rain and snow.
Q: Does the Nomad 20 have a built-in battery?
A: No. In order to make the Nomad 20 as lightweight as possible,
we chose to sell batteries as an optional accessory. You can
either plug your phone or device into the Nomad 20 to charge
up directly from the sun, or pair the panel with one of our power
banks to collect and store power for later. The Nomad 20 works
seamlessly with our line of ultra-portable Flip Power Banks,
versatile Sherpa Power Banks, or small Yeti Power Stations.
Q: Is this chainable with other Nomad panels?
A: Yes, but only on some Goal Zero Nomad Solar Panels. You can
plug the Charge Cable into the chaining ports on Nomad 20
Solar Panels and larger.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CHAINING
Chaining panels is a great way to collect more power from
the sun and recharge devices quicker. You can chain up to
150W of solar panels together. We recommend no more than
four in a chain (see the NOTE below).
1. Plug the 8mm Charge Cable into another Nomad Solar
Panel’s 8mm input.
2. Using the 8mm Charge Cable of the final panel, plug
into a Sherpa Power Bank or Goal Zero Yeti Portable
Power Station. You could also plug into the USB port on
the last panel to charge USB powered devices.
NOTE
After four solar panels are chained together, you might notice
something called line loss, which has to do with the loss of
voltages over long distances. The farther the power has to
travel through cables, from panel to panel, the more power you
will lose.

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Q: Is the Nomad 20 waterproof?
A: The best answer: it’s weatherproof. We’ve gone to great
lengths to ruggedize the Nomad 20; including beefing up the
manufacturing process with advanced lamination techniques so
it’ll slough off rain and snow.
Q: Does the Nomad 20 have a built-in battery?
A: No. In order to make the Nomad 20 as lightweight as possible,
we chose to sell batteries as an optional accessory. You can
either plug your phone or device into the Nomad 20 to charge
up directly from the sun, or pair the panel with one of our power
banks to collect and store power for later. The Nomad 20 works
seamlessly with our line of ultra-portable Flip Power Banks,
versatile Sherpa Power Banks, or small Yeti Power Stations.
Q: Is this chainable with other Nomad panels?
A: Yes, but only on some Goal Zero Nomad Solar Panels. You can
plug the Charge Cable into the chaining ports on Nomad 20
Solar Panels and larger.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CHAINING
Chaining panels is a great way to collect more power from
the sun and recharge devices quicker. You can chain up to
150W of solar panels together. We recommend no more than
four in a chain (see the NOTE below).
1. Plug the 8mm Charge Cable into another Nomad Solar
Panel’s 8mm input.
2. Using the 8mm Charge Cable of the final panel, plug
into a Sherpa Power Bank or Goal Zero Yeti Portable
Power Station. You could also plug into the USB port on
the last panel to charge USB powered devices.
NOTE
After four solar panels are chained together, you might notice
something called line loss, which has to do with the loss of
voltages over long distances. The farther the power has to
travel through cables, from panel to panel, the more power you
will lose.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Solar Panel:
Rated Power 20W
Open Circuit Voltage Voc 18-22V
Cell Type Monocrystalline
Ports:
8mm Port 14-22V, up to 1.3A (20W max)
USB Port 5V, up to 2.1A (10.5W max)
General:
Weight 2.28 lbs (1.03 kg)
Dimensions
(unfolded) 11.5 x 21.75 x 0.75 in (29.2 x 55.3 x 1.9 cm)
Dimensions
(folded) 11.5 x 7.4 x 1.25 in (29.2 x 19 x 3.2 cm)
Certs
Warranty 12 Months
Be sure to activate your warranty at goalzero.com/warranty
Nomad 20 Solar Panel

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GOAL ZERO HEADQUARTERS
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065
1-888-794-6250
Designed in the U.S.A.
Made in China
Nomad is a trademark of Goal Zero.
JG112619V1
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.
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.