Lifepowr A3 User manual

USER GUIDE

Freedom at your ngertips

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Please Read Carefully)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
POWER UP
LIGHTS INDICATOR
RECHARGING
WHAT YOU CAN CHARGE
BATTERY CAPACITY
TIPS AND TRICKS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY AND RETURN
INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
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We nally meet!
You are now the owner of me! A classy, versale, fast charging USB–C
PD and AC portable power pack. (Some say I am a truly unique device!)
Not only that, but I have been specially designed to be massively
powerful, compact and lightweight so that we can hang out more,
anywhere you want.
Now my kind human, you have the freedom to go anywhere you want
and power up all of your every day low power devices just like at home.
There are some instrucons here and there, these are benecial for our
mutual understanding, and if you want this partnership to last you will
need to take the me to know me.
© 2018 | LIFEPOWR
Well hello,
INTRODUCTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage is
present within this device constung a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operang and maintenance instrucons in the
user guide accompanying the device.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
WARNING!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It will produce the same potenally lethal AC power as your regular
household outlet. TREAT THE PRODUCT WITH RESPECT AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
• NEVER TRY TO INSERT AN OBJECT INTO THE PRODUCT THROUGH
VENTS OR OPENINGS. High voltage ows within and inserng an
object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts.
• MISUSE OR INCORRECT CONNECTIONS MAY DAMAGE THE
PRODUCT AND/OR YOUR EQUIPMENT AND/OR CREATE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR THE USER.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY.
• Keep these instrucons. (I recommend that one junk drawer that almost
everyone has that is usually lled with rubber bands, loose screws, pens
without caps, takeout menus, etc.).
• Pay careful aenon to all warnings. The LIFEPOWR A3 USB–C PD is
referred to as the Product.
• Use cauon while inserng an AC plug into the AC outlet: Keep your
ngers clear of the outlet at all mes. Ensure that your ngers never
make contact with the prongs of a plug when it is parally inserted into
the Product.
• Always plug–in equipment before powering on the Product.
• Always turn o the Product before plugging–out equipment.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• AC Output not sinusoidal! Never try to power equipment that needs a
pure sine wave power source.
• Never connect the AC output straight to an AC ulity power outlet: this
will destroy the Product. (Ouch!)
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
• Never use this unit near water (I am not a cat, I just don’t like water).
• The device should not be exposed to dripping, splashing, or have
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, placed on or near the device.
(Unlike Gremlins, I will not mulply when exposed to water but instead will
be harmed. You wouldn’t want to hurt a defenceless device, would you?)
• Clean only with a dry cloth. (To reiterate, do not expose me to water.
You’re not training an Olympic swimmer here).
• Do not use the product in ambient temperatures above 40°C (100F).
(Some like it hot! I don’t).
• The product and its power adapter may become uncomfortably warm
under extended high power usage (60°C/140F) (keep me fresh).
• Do not use the product on your lap for more than 30 minutes without
at least a 5–minute break.
• To avoid overheang, do not leave the product in a non–venlated
space (e.g. a laptop bag) when it is turned on.
• Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Only use Class II double insulated devices with this product. They are
marked with a square and do not require a grounded connecon.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Protect any power cord from being walked on or pinched, parcularly
plugs and adaptors. (Aer all, nobody likes to be bullied like that).
• Only use accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• The use of universal (travel) adaptors to connect overseas plugs is at
your own risk, even when this adapter is included by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of me.
• Do not overload wall outlet. Use power source only as indicated.
• Upon compleon of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks.
• Keep the device away from metallic objects (coins, keys, etc.). Do not
leave it near magnec elds.
• When charging the product, make sure that the charger and outlet are
readily accessible.
• Do not drop the device. Do not expose it to mechanical shock, fricon,
impact or any other mechanical load. (Don’ kick me, please).
• When transporng the device, put it in a proper protecve carrier. (I like
to travel with class, thank you!)
• Do not touch the power cord when your hands are wet and do not pull
on the charger to unplug it.
• To prevent interference, do not use the device near other electronic
devices, arcial pacemakers or near medical equipment. (Some tools just
can’t hide their jealousy).
• Shut o the device in locaons that are suscepble to explosions and
when travelling by aeroplane. (ooooh! Scary).
• Do not use the product near ammable or explosive sources. (I hate re

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In no event shall LIFEPOWR be liable for any damages of whatever
nature, to property or life, resulng from or connected with the use or
misuse of our products, nor for damages arising from unforeseen events
such as natural disasters, lightning,… All resulng costs are therefore
exclusively at the expense of the user and will not be covered by the
warranty terms.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
just as much as water).
• Keep the device out of prolonged exposure to sunlight and away from
other sources of extreme heat or cold.
• Do not aempt to disassemble the device; it would no longer be
covered by the warranty.
• Do not place objects on top of the device. (No one likes to be smothered
like that).
• Any device is sold or supplied on the basis that the product is used and/
or handled only by a person who is suciently competent, qualied and
experienced in working in the necessary capacity, with the device.
• LIFEPOWR provides this manual “as is”. Any specicaons or
informaon contained herein are for informaonal purpose only and
are in no way a commitment by LIFEPOWR. This manual is subject to
change at any me without noce.

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Lights Indicator
USB–C Port
USB–A Ports
ON/OFF Buon
AC Outlet
Read all safety instructions, please!
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The A3 USB–C PD is a portable power bank unit that oers both an
AC outlet and three USB outputs. It stores energy that can be used
to power and charge a wide variety of applicaons and devices at any
locaon you desire, but you know this already!
Here are some things you might not know:
• It supports Pass–through charging so you can recharge while feeding
other devices, useful as UPS!
• The USB ports are Auto–On (All you have to do is plug in your device,
and it’ll start charging automacally).
• The built–in AC Outlet is capable of powering all devices that consume
100W or less.
• The USB–C Power Delivery output allows for every USB–C PD device
to automacally receive the opmal and fastest charge available (up to
20V 4.3A).
• The USB–A ports and the AC Output can work simultaneously. (Keep
in mind that you can’t use the AC 100W output and USB–C PD 87W
output at the same me).
• When no usage is detected the blue capacity LEDs will fade aer 10
seconds, and the A3 will automacally shut down aer 30 seconds to
conserve energy.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
There are several safety features built in:
There are several safety features built in:
• Overload protecon with automac shutdown and recovery.
• Overheang protecon with automac shutdown.
• Non–usage automac shutdown.
• Output short circuit protecon.
• Low voltage baery cut–o.
• Overcurrent/voltage baery cut–o.
The AC waveform is created by a method called Pulse Width
Modulaon and is therefore known as “modied sine wave” rather than
a “pure sine wave”. It was designed in a way that it will act very similar to
a standard ulity power outlet.
Upon arrival the A3 is partly charged, we suggest that you fully charge it
before using it the rst me.

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POWER UP
• There’s only one buon on the A3 that acvates the AC outlet.
• To turn on the A3 AC capabilies, tap The Buon quickly twice.
• To turn o the A3 AC capabilies, tap The Buon quickly twice.
• Hold it for three seconds or longer to shut down everything down.
Plug your USB–C device, and you are good to go!
• Always plug the device you want to charge FIRST, then press The Buon quickly twice.
The Buon (yes, the one and only)

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LIGHTS INDICATOR
Powering–up is indicated by a red light (iniate).
AC on is indicated by a green light.
The remaining capacity is indicated by a blue light.
The red light also indicates error situaons such as an overload (When
trying to power a device that demands too much current). The A3 will
automacally reboot when this occurs, if however, the light remains red,
please shut down the plugged–in device immediately.
The blue light consists of a strip with four LED dots that decreases
accordingly to the capacity levels:
• 75–100% Four LED dots lit.
• 50–75% Three LED dots lit.
• 25–50% Two LED dots lit.
• 5–25% One LED dot lit.
• 0% (Nada, empty), no dots, lights out.

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• You can use the other USB ports and the AC while charging the A3
(Remember, I support Pass–through charging and many other movements,
but let’s not get polical, I am a machine aer all).
• With our 65W USB–C charger you can reach 50% of the charge in one
hour and 90% of the charge in two hours.
• Using lower power chargers, such as the 45W USB–C charger will
result in slightly longer charge mes of approx three to three and a half
hours.
RECHARGING
Connect to any USB–C PD Charger, charging will start automacally
(I really try to make your life simple).
The capacity LEDs will light up and increase according to the state
of charge. When fully loaded, the four LED dots will show and you
should disconnect the charger (takes me approximately two hours to fully
recharge, beat that!)
Make sure to keep your baery charged
and ready to go for whenever you need it.
* Sold separately

SUN20C
(optional solar pack)
USB–C PD CAR CHARGER
FROM 12V DC CAR PLUG
(optional car charger)
WALL OUTLET
(optional usb–c chargers)
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RECHARGING
Alternavely
• SUN20C (Solar Pack)
• Car Charge–a–lot (Car Charger)
• 65W (USB–C Charger)
• 45W (USB–C Charger)
lifepowr.co/product/sun20c/
lifepowr.co/product/usb-c-car-charger/
lifepowr.co/product/65w-usb-c-charger/
hps://lifepowr.co/product/45w-usb-c-charger/
You can use any standard cable to recharge your A3 or you can use any
of the following LIFEPOWR approved methods:
Replenish on Solar

5 61½ 3
1½ 10
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WHAT YOU CAN CHARGE
All these devices plus way more!
If you have a fun applicaon, let us know! Send in a picture of the A3
charging your device and we can share it on our socials! Thank you.
Full Recharges:

2½ 1½3 5
3 2 3
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Note: The above values are for continuous operation. When no load is
detected, the A3 will shut down automatically after 30 seconds to ensure
that it is not left on unintentionally (The truth is that I get bored, sorry).
This may cause unwanted shutdown situations for very low power AC loads
that consume less than 0.5W or USB loads that consume less than 60mA.
YOU CAN CHARGE
Hours of use:

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To calculate how long you can power a specic device with the A3,
divide the total capacity (99Wh) with the power consumpon of your
device. For example, a 10W lamp.
However, during discharge, about 15% to 20% of the baery capacity
will be lost due to conversion losses. This means the A3 99Wh built–in
baery will only provide approximately 87Wh of useful capacity at its
best.
BATTERY CAPACITY
If you frequently charge and discharge your A3, not waing for a full
charge but unplugging at 80 to 90% can save you me and extend the
baery’s lifespan.
99Wh
10W
99Wh
50W
99Wh
95W
Capacity Disclaimer:

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We’ve listed some excellent advice for those that want to get the most
out of their A3. To ensure extended lifeme and maximal performance
for all your lithium–based baeries.
Two situaons might destroy a lithium cell:
TIPS AND TRICKS
• Ambient temperature also aects the relave capacity of the baery.
Below 0°C or above 40°C only 80% of the capacity will be available.
• The A3 has been tested to work at 40°C ambient temperature under
full load (100W) for approximately 20 minutes, beyond this point, the
internal temperature may rise above 60°C, and the thermal overload
protecon will be acvated.
• Over discharge (under–voltage) and overcharge (over–voltage).
• A lithium baery should have a built–in circuit (BMS) to prevent this
from happening by cung o the baery from discharge or charge and
thus protecng the baery (The A3’s built–in Baery Management
System and Microcontroller will protect your device to keep it within
safe ranges, but following these instrucons will denitely have a
posive impact on your lithium baeries behaviour over me.)