Promate 120 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
This product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual
thoroughly before operating your new product as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and
obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future
reference.
I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only with the provided AC adaptor and charging cord. Other chargers may cause battery to
burst causing injury to persons and damage.
2. Do not expose the Promate chargers to rain and moisture.
3. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cigarette lighter connector and cord, do not drag the cord when disconnecting.
5. Make sure the cord is safe from being stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or cigarette lighter connector. Report it immediately to an authorized Promate service
provider or dealer.
7. Do not operate the Powerstation if it is damaged in any way. Report it immediately to an authorized Promate service provider or
dealer.
8. Do not disassemble the Powerstation or its charger; ask assistance from a service or repair technician authorized by Promate.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. Always correctly orient the Powerstation in the upright position.
11. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, high temperature (>35°C) or extreme cold (<0°C).
12. Keep it away from dust and dirt.

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13. Warning –Risk of explosive gases.
a. Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery
operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time you use your Powerstation, you read this manual and
follow the instructions carefully.
b. Do not expose the Powerstation or battery to fire to intense heat as it may explode.
14. Personal precautions
a. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine.
b. Use power station on a 12-volt LEAD-ACID battery only. Do not connect to a 6-volt or 24-volt battery system. Use DC
outlet socket to operate 12-volt appliances equipped with a cigarette lighter plug.
c. If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with running water, then wash thoroughly with soap and
water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
d. If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately - for a minimum of 10 minutes - seek immediate
medical attention.
II. SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions (cm): 24.7 x 16.3 x 25
Weight: 5.4 kg
Output
Two 12V DC outlet
AC inverter
USB 5V outlet
Charging
Car / DC charging port
AC charging port Solar
charging port
Battery
12V, 12Ah sealed lead acid battery

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INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Power Continuous: 200W Low Battery Shut Down: DC 8.5V ± 0.3V
Operating Voltage: DC 11-14.5V Frequency: 60 Hz ± 3
AC Output Voltage (RMS Meter): 220V ±10% Efficiency: 85%
Output Wave Form: Filtered Modified Sine Wave No Load Current Draw: < 0.65A
Low Battery Alarm: DC 10.3V ± 0.3V Overtemperature Protection: 100°C ±10%
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. Rubberized handle
2. Digital display
3. AC charging port
4. Solar charging port
5. Two 12V power outlet
6. 3 x 5V 2.1A USB outlet
7. Inverter/USB power switch
8. AC power outlet
9. Front LED light
10. LED light switch
11. Charging LED Indicator
III. CHARGING THE POWERSTATION
NOTE: Powerstation must be fully charged for 24 hours before first use. Failure to do so may permanently damage battery.
TO READ THE POWER STATION’S BATTERY VOLTAGE / INVERTER STATUS
1. Press the “ON” switch button of the power inverter
2. Press test button to read the Power Inverter/Battery Voltage status
“VAC” - Output AC voltage“
“Hz” - Output AC frequency
“Watt”- Power consumption of the device
“VDC”- Battery voltage of power station
3. Recharge the unit when “VDC” reads < 12V
4. Switch Power inverter to “OFF” before recharging the unit.
CAUTION
This unit has a maintenance free, built-in sealed lead acid battery. Although the Promate arrives partially charged from the
factory, it must be fully charged for 24 hours before first use, even if the digital meter indicates “VDC” battery voltage >12.8V,
or if the battery is full. This initial charge pre-conditions of the battery are necessary. Failure to follow this procedure may
permanently damage the battery.

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CHARGING WITH AC ADAPTOR
1. Keep all power on/off switches in OFF position while charging.
2. Completely charge your power station before using it for the first time.
3. Press test button to check battery voltage “VDC”, if battery voltage reads <12V, it is necessary to recharge the Power
Station immediately for smooth running.
4. Before recharging from an AC outlet, be sure the source is right. (i.e.110 volts or 230 volts)
5. Use only the chargers provided with unit.
6. Plug the AC charging cord into any standard wall outlet and the other end into the AC/DC charging input socket. The RED
LED will illuminate which indicates the unit is charging and it will turn into GREEN LED when it is fully charged.
First time charge: ………………………………... 24 hours
Recharge and subsequent charges……………. Until charging LED lights to Green
CHARGING WITH DC ADAPTOR
Due to safety circuits built into the input-charging jack, DC charging through this port will not fully charge the battery.
1. Keep all power switches in OFF position while charging.
2. Insert DC adapter plug into charging port of power station and the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
The RED LED will illuminate which indicates the unit is charging and it will turn into GREEN LED when it is fully charged.
Vehicle should be running for full charging to take place and to avoid draining the battery.
NOTE: This method allows battery to be topped up during a journey but may not fully charge the unit. Disconnect charging cord
before turning off engine. NEVER leave vehicle running in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space.
CHARGING WITH SOLAR PANEL
1. Keep all power switches in OFF position while charging.
2. Insert the Solar panel connection plug into solar charging port of power station and the other end into the solar panel, the RED LED
will illuminate which indicates the unit is charging. And it will turn to GREEN LED when it is fully charged.
CHARGING TIPS AND WARNINGS
Keep battery charged, ready for emergencies. Unlike some rechargeable batteries, frequent charging will not harm and in fact,
will improve the performance of the internal battery. Recharge battery as soon as possible after each use to prolong battery life.
Frequent heavy discharges between recharging will reduce battery life. Do not leave the Powerstation totally discharged for an
extended period of time as this can cause battery failure. All lead acid batteries suffer from self-discharge over time, especially
under extreme temperatures.
Store in a cool dry place.
Recharge every 3 months when not in use and more frequently in warmer or colder storage conditions.
Do not continuously charge the power station for more than 30 hours. Use only the charging adaptors provided with this unit.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHILE CHARGING.

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IV. BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS
Press the Power Inverter button to turn on the LED display, then press Display button repeatedly to display the internal battery
voltage value –VDC
1. >12.8V “VDC” indicates full charge
2. <12V “VDC” indicates it should be charged as soon as possible. It will be able to operate the AC appliance, LED light, phone
accessories, and most 12V Accessories for a limited time. Do not let the battery drained as it may damage the battery.
3. <11V “VDC” indicates the battery is low and usage must be discontinued immediately. Recharge battery as soon as possible
and before further use.
BATTERY SPECIFICATION
This unit is equipped with a 12-Volt 12 Amp-hour maintenance free, sealed lead acid rechargeable battery, which has a normal
life expectancy of up to 500 charging cycles and will give many years of dependable service if properly cared for following the
directions above. In the event that the battery needs replacement in the future, the unit will need to be opened up; this service
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
Replacement batteries may be purchased from an electrical supply store. Old batteries should be disposed of properly and
safely.
Please contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information.
V. OPERATING AS A POWER SUPPLY
The Promate 120 is capable of supplying power for 220V AC household devices and 12V DC devices up to the rated capacity
of the unit. The length of time the product will operate depends on the condition of the battery and the current draw of the
appliance. Low wattage appliances can be operated for several hours while higher wattage products will operate for less time.
220V AC SOCKET
1.1 Introduction
The Powerstation is equipped with a 200-watt power inverter that converts the power from the internal battery to standard
220-volt AC household power. The power inverter supplies 200 watts of continuous power. When you turn on an appliance
or a tool that operates using a motor or tubes, it requires an initial surge of power to start up. This surge of power is referred
to as the “starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is
referred to as the “continuous load” in terms of power requirements.
You will need to determine how much power your tool or appliance requires to start up and how much power it requires for
continuous running. Power consumption is rated in watts.

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Multiply: AMPS X 220 (AC voltage) = Watt
This formula yields a close approximation of the continuous load of your appliances.
Multiply: WATTS x 2 = Starting Load
This formula yields a close approximation of the starting load of your appliances.
Most often the starting watts of the appliance or power tool determines whether the inverter has the capability to power it.
CAUTION
Know the wattage requirement of your appliances. Use only those appliances that do not exceed the capacity of this unit.
The output waveform of this inverter is a MODIFIED SINE WAVE. It has a total harmonic distortion of 28% and maximum
single harmonic of 18%. If you choose to measure the AC output voltage, you must use a TRUE RMS VOLTMETER such as a
Fluke 8060A, Fluke 87, Triplett 4200, Beckman 4410 or any “True RMS” multimeter. Using any other type of voltage measuring
device will result in an AC voltage reading of 20 to 30 volts lower than the rated value.
CAUTION
Do not use this Powerstation with equipment that can be damaged by the inverter's modified sine wave output (non-sinusoidal)
including (but not limited to) appliances with speed controllers (such as power tools).
· Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.
NOTE: If you are unsure about powering any device with the inverter, contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the
appliance's compatibility with the modified sine wave (non-sinusoidal) AC waveform.
Some rechargeable devices are equipped with a separate charger, which can be connected into this inverter AC receptacle.
However certain rechargeable devices are manufactured with built-in chargers (see device owner’s manual). This category of
devices may cause internal damage to inverters and should not be used with this inverter. The temperature of the device must
be monitored for the first 15 minutes of operation. Abnormally elevated temperature of the device is an indication that they
should not be used with this inverter.
1.2 Operating instructions
Before using the inverter, ensure that the battery of your power station is fully charged. Place the inverter power switch in
the on position. The digital display will come on to confirm that the AC outlet is powered. If the AC product you are
operating has a power switch, we recommend that it be put in the “OFF” position. Plug product into the AC outlet and
proceed to use according to the directions on the product. The Powerstation will operate most devices rated up to 200
watts. The AC Power supply is equipped with a low battery alarm and an automatic shutdown feature to protect the unit if
the battery power drops below the safe recharging level. If the alarm sounds while you are operating an AC product, shut
off the device immediately and discontinue use until the Powerstation battery can be recharged. Switch inverter “OFF”
and disconnect the AC product. Recharge battery as soon as possible and before further use. If you ignore the warning
alarm, the power supply will automatically shut down and your AC product will instantly loose power. The AC power
supply function is also protected against overloads and overheating. If either of these conditions should occur, the power
inverter will shut down automatically.

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a. Operating a TV
When operating a TV monitor or TV/DVD combo, please note that picture tubes have a degaussing coil, which uses a
high initial surge of power to light up the screen from a “cold start”. If the TV does not start up on the first try, switch the
TV on every 2-3 seconds until the screen comes on. Some screens may take 2-5 tries before starting.
b. Operating with an extension cord
We recommend that you use an extension cord no longer than 16AWG 50ft. between the AC output and AC appliance. A
longer cord may result in reduced output.
USB PORT
NOTE: Prior to connecting the accessory, make sure that the USB port On/Off power switch is in the OFF position. Accessory
Connection (IPad, IPhone…, etc.)
1. Connect the USB interface cable (provided with the accessory) into the accessory and the Portable Power Station USB
port.
2. Press the USB Port On/Off switch of the unit to the ON position. Turn on the accessory for operation.
3. Press USB Port switch to OFF position when not in use.
NOTE: To avoid draining of the battery while using the USB port, kindly check time to time the battery voltage. And do not let it
reach to <11V (below 11V). This will permanently damage the battery.
TWO 12V DC PORT
The Powers tation is equipped with two outlet socket and can be used to operate most 12- v o l t auto accessories and
appliances (11 AMP maximum) equipped with a cigarette lighter plug. Simply plug in appliance. NOTE: Socket is live so
appliance will be instantaneously powered. Length of time appliance will operate depends on the condition of battery and
current draw of appliance. Periodically check battery voltage status “VDC” during operation and discontinue use immediately if
battery condition falls to 11V.
Recharge unit as soon as possible and before further use.
12V DC PORT is protected by an internal circuit breaker to prevent damage to unit in case appliance has a short circuit or
exceeds 11 AMPS. If circuit breaker is tripped, disconnect appliance and have it checked. Circuit breaker will automatically
reset once it cools down (approx. 15-20 minutes). DO NOT PLUG A CIGARETTE LIGHTER INTO THE OUTLET OF THE
POWER STATION.
FRONT LED WORKLIGHT
1. Simply switch ON the LED worklight by pressing the LED button.
2. To turn OFF the LED worklight, press again the by LED button.
NOTE: To avoid draining of the battery while using the LED Light, kindly check time to time the battery voltage. And do not let it
reach to <11V (below 11V). This will permanently damage the battery.

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VII. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
All batteries discharge with time. AC recharge is recommended after each use or every two months when not in frequent use.
Use the AC charger and charge for the recommended time, or until the LED lights turns to GREEN.
If the unit gets dirty, gently clean the outer surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with a mild solution of water and detergent. Do not
use solvents or other chemical cleaners. Periodically inspect the condition of charging adapters, connectors, and wires. Replace
any components that may have become worn or broken. These parts are not serviceable. Do not open or disassemble. Service on
Power Station is confined to replaceable parts only. All other servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician only.
VIII. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Turn OFF all power switches of the power station when not in use. Store in a cool, dry place.
Fuse Replacement –12-volt adapter plug
This 12-volt plug is fitted with a 2A fuse in the tip. Should the fuse need replacing, unscrew end cap and replace with a new 2A
fuse.
CAUTION
For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
IX. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Buzz in Audio Equipment
Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power-supply filtering and may buzz slightly when powered
by the power station. The best solution to eliminate the buzzing is to use an audio system with a good quality filter.
Television Interference
The Powerstation is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see
interference in the form of lines scrolling across the TV screen. Try one of the following suggestions to minimize or
eliminate the interference.
· Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the power station and the TV, antenna, and cables.
· Adjust the orientation of the Powerstation, television, antenna, and cables.
· Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna. Use a shielded antenna cable where possible.
· Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference.
WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode. Battery contains acid: if case should become cracked,
dispose of immediately taking adequate safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to persons or property.

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AC Power Supply Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
AC product not operating
1. AC product is drawing more than
200W
2. AC product is rated at less than
200W, but the high starting surge
has tripped the safety overload.
3. Battery has discharged to 8.5V±
0.3V
1. Use an AC product with power
rating less than 200W
2. Use an AC product with a starting
surge within 200W surge rating of
the Powerstation
3. Turn the AC outlet off and
recharge the Powerstation
Overload shutdown
Appliance power requirements exceed
the capability of the Powerstation
Unplug the appliance and confirm that
the appliance’s power requirement is
200W or less before attempting to
restart the appliance.
Overtemperature shutdown
Inverter has overheated due to poor
ventilation or excessively warm
environmental conditions.
Turn the AC Outlet On/Off switch off
and allow Powerstation to cool for 15
minutes or more. Clear blocked fan
opening or remove objects covering the
unit. Move to a cooler environment.
Alarm sounds
(When inverter used)
1. Internal battery is nearly
discharged 10.3V ± 0.3V
2. If you ignore this warning, the
power station will automatically
shut down when the battery
reaches 8.5V ± 0.3V
Recharge the Powerstation
Run time is less than expected
1. Internal battery was not fully
charged
2. AC product power
consumption is higher than
expected
3. Battery has been damaged
Recharge using the AC charger, until
battery status read >12.8V
Check AC product power or wattage
rating (or current draw for 12V DC
appliances)
Note: Starting load will affect running
time of appliance

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Charging Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Charging Status light is off when AC
charger is connected
NO AC power at the AC wall outlet
AC charger is faulty
Ensure power is available at the AC
wall outlet.
Replace the AC charger
POWERTECH ASIA PACIFIC, INC.
Unit 2702-C West Tower PSE Centre
Exchange Rd. Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Philippines 1605
FOR SERVICE HOTLINE, CALL:
[phone] / 628 1050
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Do not remove the housing or disassemble the Powerstation except to replace the internal battery. The Powerstation
does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical
shock or burn.