Polaroid PS220 User manual

Instruction manual
PS220 Your mobile outlet to go
Mobile Energy Storage
Noncompliance with the safety instructions may cause injuries due to re, electric shock, etc.
CHARGE FIRST! Before reading through the manual, you can begin to charge up your PS220
by connecting it to the power supply provided and plugging it in at the wall.
Thank you for purchasing PS220 from Polaroid. To safely use this device, please read this manual carefully and keep
it (together with the warranty card) in a safe place. If you pass the mobile storage system on to another user, make
sure that you hand over the instruction manual and warranty card as well. Please keep any additional documents
together with this manual.

Contents
1. List of parts 4
2. Introduction 5
3. Safety instructions 6
4. Technical specications 10
5. Solar panels 11
6. Troubleshooting 11
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 12
8. Product drawings 14
9. Charging your PS220 15
10. Service life of lithium ion batteries 16
11. Disposal and recycling 16
12. Warranty and customer service 17
13. Notes 18

Instruction manual
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1. List of parts
No. Item Quantity
1 PS220 Mobile Energy Storage 1
2 AC wall charger 1
3 5,5mm (DC5521) to Cigarette-Lighter-Port cable (Length: 6cm) 1
4 Instruction manual 1
2 43
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2. Introduction
Congratulations on your new Polaroid PS220 Mobile Energy Storage, a plug-and-play generator for emergencies,
camping, or wherever you need power. With 215 watt-hours of power, you can keep electronics, appliances,
lights and more going for hours longer.
Polaroid PS220 Mobile Energy Storage is designed to keep you powered while you’re enjoying your outdoor
life . Whether you’re climbing in the Patagonia, living in your RV while you travel the world, or camping in the
jungle. We will keep you powered.
Enjoy your powered outdoor life.
Note the following comments when reading the instruction manual:
•The contents of the instruction manual and the information contained here may change without prior
notice.
•The design and technical specications of the power supply may change, regardless of whether the reason
for the change is announced or not.
•This manual was prepared with care and to the best of our knowledge. Please contact us, should you have
any questions relating to the product.
•This manual may not be copied or duplicated, except for personal use.
Disclaimer
•Our company cannot be held liable for damages caused by re, earthquake, use by a third party, other
accidents, intentional misconduct on part of the customer, abuse or other abnormal conditions.
•Do not repair any damage to the plug connector (power cord or car starter cable) on your own.
•The warranty covers all terms and conditions of the warranty. Contents that are not specied in the
warranty terms and conditions are beyond our responsibility.
•Our company assumes no liability for damages caused by incorrect use or non-compliance with instruction
manual.
•This instruction manual can be found and downloaded as a PDF le on our website:
www.polaroidenergystorage.com.
•Intended use: The Polaroid PS220 Mobile Energy Storage unit is intended as a power supply for personal
electronic devices with a maximum power consumption of 100 W. This product is not suitable for equip-
ment on which your personal safety is dependent, or which relies heavily on electricity, such as medical
devices, equipment for nuclear facilities, the manufacture of air and spacecraft, etc. We therefore assume
no liability for accidents involving personal safety, res or machine failures, which were caused by using our
product with the aforementioned devices.

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3. Safety instructions
Please observe the instructions to ensure a safe use.
Explanation of symbols
This symbol together with the signal word
DANGER means
Noncompliance may very likely lead to
serious injury or death.
This symbol together with the signal word
WARNING means
Noncompliance may lead to
serious injury or death.
This symbol together with the signal word
CAUTION means
Noncompliance may lead to
injuries and/or property damage.
This symbol together with the signal word
ATTENTION means
Noncompliance may lead to
damage to the unit.
•Serious injuries: include blindness, injuries, burns, electric shock, fractures, poisoning, etc., which can
lead to complications, hospitalization or permanent treatment.
•Injuries: include injuries, burns, electric shock, etc., which do not lead to hospitalization or permanent
treatment.
•Property damage: includes buildings, belongings and pets, etc.
A product bottom-sticker has been attached to the PS220 unit with information about the specications and
to ensure its safe use. Use the unit only in accordance with the manual and the instructions provided on the
sticker.
Make sure that the sticker is always clean and legible and do not remove it.

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Danger
Do NOT disassemble, repair or modify the unit or the battery.
That may otherwise result in electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT place the unit close to or in a re or expose it to heat. Keep out of direct sunlight.
That may otherwise result in a re or injuries.
Do NOT charge, use or store the unit in a bathroom or in an area exposed to rain or moisture.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, etc.
Use the output receptacle ONLY for connecting separate electric devices and do NOT connect to the
mains under any circumstances.
Connecting to the mains may lead to electric shock, injuries or re.
Do NOT touch the unit or the plug-in points if your hands are wet.
Doing so may otherwise result in electric shock.
Do NOT connect any metallic objects at the AC input or output.
Doing so may otherwise result in electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT rub your eyes if uid from inside the unit should get in your eyes.
If this should occur, ush eyes with water and seek medical attention immediately. This can lead to blindness.
Do NOT dispose of the unit together with household waste.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, etc. at the landll or in the garbage can.
Do NOT connect the power cord twice. Do NOT connect the power cord to the AC output.
If the power cord is already connected to the mains, connecting the cord to the AC output receptacle may
cause an electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT connect any metallic conductors, such as supply lines, directly to the output receptacle.
(Output socket is connected to the unit‘s power connector). Doing so may result in electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT use any inappropriate power cords.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT operate the unit above the specied input voltage.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, etc.
Do NOT damage the unit and/or the battery, e.g. by dropping or exposure to impact.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, damage to the unit, etc.
Do NOT store or use the unit if (e.g. high racks) there is a possibility that it may fall.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, damage to the unit, etc.
Do NOT use the unit if it is not responding.
Doing so may result in electric shock, re, damage to the unit, etc.
Do NOT move the unit if it is recharging or in use.
Doing so may result in electric shock, damage to the unit or other injuries.

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Warning
Use and store the unit only in a clean and dry environment.
Failure to do so may result in a short circuit, smoke or re if metal dust or small metallic parts come in contact
with the connections.
Check the unit prior to every use.
If you notice that the unit has any damage or cracks, is broken, or has other abnormalities, do NOT continue to
use the unit and contact your dealer or our customer service center.
Check whether the power cord is damaged.
If you notice that the power cord „has any damage or cracks, is broken, or has other abnormalities, do NOT
continue to use it.
Do NOT let children use the power supply unit.
Doing so may result in an accident or injuries. This unit must not be used by children. The unit and its connec-
tion cables must be kept out of reach of children. Children must not play with the unit.
This unit may only be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experien-
ce and knowledge if they are monitored or have been instructed in how to safely use the unit and understand
the resulting risks.
Do NOT use the power cord if the connector is loose or deformed.
Doing so may result in electric shock, overheating, re, etc.
Do NOT use in wet or dusty environments.
Doing so may result in smoke or a re.
Do NOT use or store the unit in or at the following locations, e.g. trunks, sales counters or environ-
ments with high temperatures.
Doing so may cause the unit to deform or overheat.
Should uid from inside of the unit come in contact with your skin or clothing, wash the spots with
tap water.
Contact with the uid may result in injuries.
In a storm, unplug the power cord from the socket.
A storm may result in an overcurrent coming from the socket, resulting in overheating, re or other accidents.
Do NOT charge the unit via power supply systems that operate outside of 100-240V.
That may otherwise result in overheating, re, etc.
Do NOT place the unit on its side or upside down while in use or storage.
Doing so may result in leakage or cause the unit to overheat leading to other accidents.

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Caution
If rust, peculiar odors, overheating or other abnormal circumstances are observed, stop using the unit immedi-
ately and contact the dealer or our customer service center.
Make sure that the label is always clean and legible and do not remove it.
The unit complies with all legal requirements for transport of dangerous goods.
The capacity of the lithium polymer battery in the unit exceeds 100 Wh.
Based on UN standards: If this unit is to be sent by airplane or ship, it must be transported in accordance with
IATA standard packaging. IATA instructions and and labelling requirements and the relevant declarations must
be completed.
Make sure that the unit is properly secured when transporting in a motor vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit, electric shock, overheating, re and other accidents.
The unit must be connected to a grounding cable when charging the battery.
Charging should be performed via the supplied AC power cord, which is plugged into a grounded wall socket.
Do NOT allow the unit or grounding cable to become wet by water or other uids.
Doing so may result in short circuiting, overheating, re, etc.
Only charge, use and store the unit within an ambient temperature of 0 to 45 °C.
Operating the unit above or below this temperature range may result in overheating or reduced performance.
Switch the unit off immediately if it has accidentally fallen, was dropped or was exposed to vibrations.
To prevent accidents, please contact the dealer or our customer service center to have the unit checked and
repaired.
Carefully read the instructions for the electric devices that you intend to connect to your power
supply unit.
Make sure that the device is switched off before you connect it.
A device starting up suddenly may lead to accidents or injuries.
If the protective function is activated and the output of the device is switched off, disconnect the electric de-
vices from the power output. Switch the unit off in case of non-use/storage in order to prevent electric shock
and the battery from discharging unnecessarily, etc.

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4. Technical specications
General
Weight 1,69 kg (3.73 lbs)
Dimensions 215 x 156 x 60 mm (8.4 x 6.1 x 2.3 inch)
Certicates FCC, CE, UN38.3, ROHS
Operating temperatures 0°C ~ 45°C (charging) |-10°C ~ 45°C (discharging)
Warranty 24 month
Charge times
Wall charger (30 W) 7 hrs
Solar panel
(compatible power 15-18V, 3A) 80W max. 3.5 - 4 hrs (Full Sun)
Battery
Battery type Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity 11.1V, 19.2 Ah (215 Wh)
Battery voltage range 9-13V
Lifespan ~500 cycles
Input
1x DC 8mm port (DC7909) 12~18V, 3A (AC charger: 12V 2.5A)
Chargeable via wall outlet or with Polaroid SP50 & SP100 and other compatible solar panels.
DC Output
2x USB port 5V, 2.1A
1x Type-C port 5~12V, 2.2A max.
1x DC 5,5mm port (DC5521) 12V, 5A
AC Output
Inverter type Pure sine wave inverter
Inverter power 100 W max
Inverter efciency > 85%
Inverter frequency & Inverter voltage 50 Hz or 60 Hz |220 V or 110 V
Peak power 130 W
Includced cable
5,5mm (DC5521) to Cigarette-Lighter-Port
adapter
12V, 5A max. 60W
(Length: 6cm)

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5. Solar panels
PS220 makes it easy to recharge your gear from the sun – we didn’t invent solar power, we perfected it.
Here are some things to keep in mind when recharging your gear with solar panels.
1. Solar panels don’t store power from the sun, they collect it.
We teach you to COLLECT – STORE – USE, which is the best way to utilize solar power to recharge your gear.
Collect the sun’s energy with a solar panels. STORE the power in a recharger. Use the recharger to power your
gear, day or night.
2. Not all solar charge times are created equal.
Most solar panel manufacturers calculate recharge times with the following equation:
Devices Watt Hours/Solar Panel Watts=Solar Recharge Times. So theoretically, a 13 watt solar panel would
recharge a 50 watt-hour recharger in 3.84 hours (50/13 = 3.84) – and this is the number you could nd in
marketing material for a solar panel. However, in order to standardize results across all manufacturers, these
tests are completed in laboratory settings. The truth is, on a good, sunny day, you’ll received about 50-75% of
your solar panel’s rated wattage.
3. Solar works, even in overcast conditions.
Solar panels utilize IR, UV, and visible rays from the sun that can penetrate through clouds. Although the ef-
ciency of the solar panel will decrease in cloudy conditions, you’ll still becollecting valuable power from the sun.
4. Keep away from shade and windows.
Although you should seek out the shade on sunny days, your solar panels will collect more power when fully
exposed to the sunlight. Windows also have a habit of decreasing efciency. So keep those panels outside and
in the bright sunlight.
5. Proper alignment works wonders.
Keeping your solar panel angled toward the sun can dramatically increase solar efciency. Set it up and let
mother nature do the rest.
6. Troubleshooting
If your devices are not recharged from PS220 follow these steps:
1. Check if the power switch is turned on. If not, press the power button.
2. Check if the battery power is less than 20% on the display. With battery power equal or less than 20%,
PS220 will stop the output to protect the battery pack. Charge the PS220.
3. Verify if your device if suitable for PS220 from the following two points.
a. Please check whether your external device consumes more than the maximum output power of PS220.
b. Some devices with internal batteries, such as laptops or tablets, require higher power during start up.
You might need to charge the internal battery for a time before attempting to start the device.
In such cases, the PS220 may not function a normally.

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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What type of battery is in a PS220?
PS220 contains a battery pack consisting of 18.650 Lithium-Ion battery cells.
How do I know if my PS220 is charged?
To check the charge level of the PS220, refer to the LCD Battery Display. When lit up, you’ll see a percentage
number which shows the left over capacity of your device. It is OK to use your PS220 even when it’s not fully
charged.
Can I charge the PS220 while supplying power at same time?
Yes and no. The DC outputs support simultaneous charging and discharging. Please note, however, that this
only makes sense with a remaining battery capacity of more than 10%. The AC output will not work while the
device is charging.
Can I take my PS220 on a plane?
No, you can’t. The airline regulate that power banks over 100 Wh can’t be taken on a plane because power
banks capacities over 100 Wh may lead to accidents during ying.
How can I estimate the runtimes for my charging devices?
PS220’s LCD display is an advanced feature designed to help you better understand power and monitor your
consumption. The input side reects the amount of power PS220 is receiving while it’s charging. The ouput side
indicates the amount of power the devices you have plugged in are pulling out of the PS220.
Calculate like this:
215 Wh / power of the device = running time (hrs)
How do I know if my device will work with the PS220?
Firstly, you’ll need to determine the amount of power your device requires. This may require some research on
your end, a good online search or examining the user guide for your device should sufce. To be compatible
with the PS220, you should use devices that require less than 100 W.
Secondly, you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports. For example, the AC port is moni-
tored by an inverter that allows for 100 W of continuous power. This means if your device is pulling more than
100 W for an extended period of time, the PS220’s inverter will shut off.

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Why does PS220 not charge?
•Make sure, that if you are charging from a wall outlet you are using the charger provided.
•Make sure, that if you use a solar panel that it is 15~18VDC type and no more than 80W capacity.
•Make sure, that if you are charging from a car or boat that the engine is running during charging.
Why does PS220 not automatically recharge if you accidentally disconnect and then reconnect again
immediately?
•Make sure, that you are using the correct charger.
•If the current or voltage is too high, PS220 will engage its automatic protection feature.
•Disconnect charger and restart, it should function normally.
Why does the screen turn off when the PS220 is fully charged?
PS220 automatically turns the screen off to save power. Restart the PS220 and the screen should turn on.
Why will the PS220 not turn on when DC Button is pressed?
The battery voltage may be too low. Charge PS220 by adapter through DC input port.
Why is there no output from the “DC Output” after turn on, when PS220 has been operating nor-
mally?
Conrm that the load does not exceed the 12V/5A rating. If the load rate is more than 5A, the Power Pack’s
automatic protection feature will activate. Reset your Power Pack and it should then function normally.
How long will the PS220 run or recharge my device?
Here are some common devices and their watt-hour requirements.
Device Lithium Power from PS220-ion
5W LED Light ~43 hours
Smartphones (5,5 Wh) ~39 recharges
Laptop (60 Wh) ~3,5 recharges
Tablet (33 Wh) ~6,5 recharges
Drone (68 Wh) ~3 recharges
When you’re deciding on what to power from your PS220 recharge, do some research into your device’s wat-
tage consumption.
NOTE
The above data are to be used only as reference points.
The approx. values were determined with an ambient temperature of 25°C and fully charged battery.
These values may vary, depending on the manufacturer of the electric device, unit, etc.

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Back side
LCD screen
The LCD screen shows you how much
power is left in your PS220
1x Type-C port
Type-C port to directly charge
your cell-phones, tablets, etc.
2x USB port
USB ports to charge your other devices
Front side
DC Input port
Charge from wall outlet, solar panel or 12V
cigarette lighter port
AC Button
ON/OFF switch for AC output
DC Output port
Charge your 12V light or other devices.
DC button
Push power ON or OFF.
Control for DC or/and USB output.
AC Output port
AC Output port for AC devices
Fuse
8. Product drawings
AC Output LED

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Input port
Input port
9. Charging your PS220
Charge up to 80W via compatible solar panels - e.g. Polaroid SP50 & SP100 (not included).
Charging AC wall outlet.
Charging from 12V DC cigarette port
How to use your PS220 to charge DC, USB or AC devices.
Input port
SP50 or SP100
Phones, Tablets
and many more...
Laptop
Mini-Fridge, LED lamps
and many more...
If needed, you can use the
included cigarette-lighter-port
adapter.
USB & Type-C ports
AC output

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10. Service life of lithium ion batteries
Charge, supply current and store between 0 and 45 °C.
Using the battery at temperatures exceeding the lower and upper limits reduces the battery‘s running time.
Do not connect a continuous load of more than 100 W.
The unit‘s output stops automatically in case of overloading, since it reduces the running time of the battery.
Continue to charge the battery after it has charged completely.
Pay attention to the indicated capacity. Do not charge the battery once it has been fully charged or the charging
process has been concluded. This otherwise reduces the service life of the lithium battery.
Switch off the unit if it is not being used.
Unnecessary power consumption also reduces the running time of the lithium battery.
Fully charge the battery prior to placing it in storage.
Charge the power supply unit till its full prior to lengthy periods of non-use for storage and recharge the unit
at least once a year. After prolonged storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several
times in order to reach full capacity.
11. Disposal and recycling
Lithium ion battery
As soon as the end of the battery‘s service life is reached, the entire lithium ion battery can
be recycled. Do not open or disassemble the unit.
Electric device
Old electric devices may not be disposed together with normal household waste.
According to the directive 2012/19/EU, the device must be disposed of in a controlled
manner at the end of its service life. The recyclable materials contained in the unit shall be
sent to recycling to reduce the burden on the environment.
This unit contains lithium ion batteries. These are hazardous materials and are subject to specic transport and
handling regulations. Lithium ion batteries may ignite or explode if handled incorrectly. For the safe disposal of
the unit, contact your dealer or our customer service center.
The unit may be taken to a collection point for electronic waste or a recycling center, which accepts devices
with lithium batteries. Contact a collection point or your local municipality for more information and indicate
that the unit contains lithium batteries.
Package
The product package consists of recyclable materials. Dispose of these in an environmentally friendly manner
and sort the materials in the provided collection systems.

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12. Warranty and customer service
Contact distributor for technical support /customer service
EUROPE [GBT GmbH]
An Gut Nazareth 18A
52353 Düren
Germany
Telephone:
+49 (0) 2421 / 20 85 60
E-Mail:
[email protected]
REPAIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. In the case of device failure which can be attributed to poor workmanship, please take the original sales
receipt with purchase date (invoice, etc.) to the retail store. In case of normal use, the power supply unit
will be repaired or replaced free of charge within the one year warranty period. In addition to that, the
customer must bear any shipping charges that may occur.
2. The repair is not free of charge in the following cases, even within the warranty period.
• A warranty card or certicate or sales receipt with purchase date (invoice, etc.) is not presented.
• The equipment failure was caused by improper use (including use that does not comply with the inst-
ructions set forth in the manual).
• Defects were caused by improper repairs, modications, disassembly, etc.
• Equipment failure was caused by careless operation (dropping /falling /impact /contact with uids/
deposits - on the inside or outside of the machine) or improper maintenance (mildew, dust, etc.).
• Damage was caused by use of unit for purposes other than intended (charged and recharged more
than 500 times, transport by ship, etc.)
• Equipment failure occurred due to external inuences, such as power supply or other electric devices
and/or damage during inspection or repair.
• Faults that can be attributed to causes that are not cited above are beyond our scope of responsibility.
3. Note that we do not assume any liability for consequential damages (foreseeable damages, psychologi-
cal damages, etc.).

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13. Notes

This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by GBT GmbH.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Classic Border Logo, and
Polaroid Colour Spectrum are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC,
used under licence. GBT GmbH provides a manufacturers war-
ranty and support for this product. PLR IP Holding, LLC does not
manufacture this product or provides a manufacturers warranty
or support. www.polaroid.com © 2018 All Rights Reserved