Sunbird Solar Solarpod 240 User manual

Solarpod™ 240 User Manual RevEU130924 (For Models: 03-SP240-
01 / 02 / 03 / 11)
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PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR
USER MANUAL
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR
USER MANUAL

Solarpod™ 240 by Sunbird Solar
Sun ird Solar Solarpod™ 240 is a remarka ly light 4.3kg/9.5l
. porta le power center with a full,
240 watt-
hours of rechargea le power to ring porta le energy to your home, office, or jo site.
Whether as a ackup power supply for areas experiencing power outages due to natural disaster
as a mo ile generator for a campsite, the Solarpod™ 240 powers your world. Charge it from
availa le electricity or operate self-sufficiently using one of the Sun ird Solar
Ltd.
set-up is required, just plug in and go. Includes a 12V & AC
chargers and a ca le to connect directly
to a solar panel. The internal LiFePO
4
attery and energy management system is the one most
advanced on the market with a long life cycle and relia le performance.
Sec ion 1 ____________________________________
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions thoroughly efore operating this unit to avoid injury to self or property and
avoid damage to the unit. Keep instructions handy for reference during use.
ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT –
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
•
Do Not su merge in liquid or operate in wet environments.
waterproof or water resistant. Operate in dry environments only.
• Do Not operate in flamma le or explosive environments
•
Do Not operate if the unit is damaged in any way including loose electronics
or if charging cords are frayed and wires are exposed.
• Do Not place foreign o jects inside of the power outlets.
•
Do Not disassem le. There are no user servicea le parts. C
manufacturer for all repairs.
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•
Do No use o opera e any medical life suppor equipmen
•Consul your physician before using wi h CPAP
devices or o her
suppor medical equipmen .
•
Administer close supervision when operating around children or persons
with disa ilities.
•
Do Not use any devices over 400W for risk of damage to the inverter.
• Do Not lock the air inlets.
• Not recommended for use or storage elow 14ºF (-
10ºC) or a ove 120ºF
(49ºC).
If using a ove 120ºF, place out of direct sunlight to prevent
overheating.
Sec ion 2
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WARRANTY
• Solarpod™ 240
is only servicea le y an authorized repair facility. Do not dismantle. Warranty
is void if the device is opened y unauthorized personnel. For technical support, contact your
local distri utor or go to www.sun ird-solar.com/technical_support.
• Registration for the limited warranty descri ed on Sun ird Solar Ltd.
we site can e
completed y going online to www.sun ird-
solar.com/warranty_registration
and exclusive warranty pro
vided y Sun ird Solar Ltd. In no event will Sun ird Solar Ltd. e
lia le for any indirect or incidental damages or losses of any kind arising from or as a result of
misuse or a use, or the incorrect installation or operation of the product.
DANGER
CAUTION
. porta le power center with a full,
hours of rechargea le power to ring porta le energy to your home, office, or jo site.
Whether as a ackup power supply for areas experiencing power outages due to natural disaster
or
as a mo ile generator for a campsite, the Solarpod™ 240 powers your world. Charge it from
Ltd.
Solar Panels. No
chargers and a ca le to connect directly
attery and energy management system is the one most
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Read all instructions thoroughly efore operating this unit to avoid injury to self or property and
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Do Not su merge in liquid or operate in wet environments.
Device is not
waterproof or water resistant. Operate in dry environments only.
Do Not operate if the unit is damaged in any way including loose electronics
Do Not disassem le. There are no user servicea le parts. C
ontact
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Do No use o opera e any medical life suppor equipmen
.
devices or o her
non-life
Administer close supervision when operating around children or persons
Do Not use any devices over 400W for risk of damage to the inverter.
10ºC) or a ove 120ºF
If using a ove 120ºF, place out of direct sunlight to prevent
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is only servicea le y an authorized repair facility. Do not dismantle. Warranty
is void if the device is opened y unauthorized personnel. For technical support, contact your
we site can e
solar.com/warranty_registration
. This is the sole
vided y Sun ird Solar Ltd. In no event will Sun ird Solar Ltd. e
lia le for any indirect or incidental damages or losses of any kind arising from or as a result of
FCC REQUIREMENTS
NOTE:
This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the limits
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasona le
protection against harmful interference in a residential ins
uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener
gy and, if not installed and used in ac
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
harmfu
l interference to radio or television reception, which can e determined y turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference y one of more of
the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Inc
rease the separation etween 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
Operation is su ject to the f
ollowing 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.
Sec ion 3
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved y the party
responsi le for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Front: Output Side
DC Fuse
DC Charge
Input
Dou le
USB
Port
AC
Output
DC 12V
Output
Top: Display & Controls
Battery Capacity
(Blue LEDS)
Charge Rate
(
Yellow
LEDS)
Power Button
(Green LED)
AC Power Button
(Red LED)
This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital
These limits are designed to provide reasona le
protection against harmful interference in a residential ins
tallation. This equipment generates,
gy and, if not installed and used in ac
cordance with the
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
l interference to radio or television reception, which can e determined y turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference y one of more of
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
rease the separation etween the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
ollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved y the party
responsi le for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Back: Input Side
AC Fuse
DC Fuse
DC Charge
Input

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CHARGING
Fully charge efore first use. For maximum efficiency, charge after each use or every 2 months if it
is eing stored. Failure to properly charge as listed elow could damage the unit and affect
performance. CAUTION: ONLY USE CHARGERS PROVIDED WITH THE SOLARPOD 240 OR DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Charging Indica or - Indica es Charging Ra e
1. Five yellow LEDs represent the charging rate when using any of the methods of charging
elow.
2. Each yellow LED equals approximately 20% charge rate. This will help you to position a solar
panel in the est angle to the sun. If the Solarpod™ 240 is plugged into a 100V – 240VAC or
12V - 24VDC power source, all 5 LEDs should e illuminated.
Ba ery Indica or - Indica es Ba ery Capaci y Level
1. Five lue LEDs represents the current attery capacity.
2. Each lue LED represents approximately 20% full.
Solar Charging (recommended Sunbird Solar 60W Solar Panel)
1. The Solarpod™ 240 has uilt-in attery protection and does not require a solar charge
controller.
2. Place the solar panel in direct sun.
3. Connect the solar charging ca le (included) male pin tip to the DC IN port on the Solarpod™
240. Connect the MC4 (+) and (-) tips to the solar panel.
4. Adjust the solar panel so that it is directly facing the sun. Charging will egin immediately and
the yellow charging LED indicators will illuminate.
5. To ensure full attery charge, continue charging for 1 additional hour.
6. To maximize attery cycle life, disconnect when Solarpod™ 240 is fully charged.
AC Wall Charging (Adap er Included)
1. Connect the male pin tip of the AC Wall Charger into the DC IN port of the Solarpod™ 240 and
then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
2. The charging indicator on the AC Wall Charger will illuminate red when charging is in process
and green when the Solarpod™ 240 has reached a full charge.
3. The yellow charging LED indicators will also illuminate.
4. To ensure full attery charge, continue charging for 1 additional hour after Solarpod™ 240 is
fully charged.
5. There is no need to disconnect AC Wall Charger when charging is complete.
12V DC Vehicle Charging (Adap er Included)
CAUTION: The vehicle engine must e operating to maintain the proper vehicle attery level
required to charge the Solarpod™ 240. Vehicle attery discharge or slow charging to the Solarpod™
240 could occur.
1. Connect the male pin tip of the 12V DC Vehicle Charger into the DC IN port of the Solarpod™
240 and then plug the other end into a vehicle power outlet.
2. The charging indicator on the 12V DC Vehicle Charger will illuminate red when charging is in
process and change to green when charging is complete.
3. The yellow charging LED indicators will also illuminate.
4. To ensure full attery charge, continue charging for 1 additional hour after Solarpod™ 240 is
fully charged.
5. There is no need to disconnect 12V DC Vehicle Charger when charging is complete.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once charged, the Solarpod™ 240 is ready to use right out of the ox. No set up is required. All
outputs may e used simultaneously. Check your device’s specifications to make sure they are
compati le with the Solarpod™ 240.
ON/OFF Button - When on, the switches surrounding LED light will turn green.
AC Power Button - When on, the switches surrounding LED light will turn red.
USB Operation
• Turn the ON/OFF BUTTON on.
• Plug in your device’s USB power or charging ca le.
• A com ined 5V/2A maximum output is availa le etween the two ports (when fully
charged).
• Disconnect and power off when not in use.
AC Operation (max 400W output)
• Press the AC power utton to activate the inverter.
• Plug in your device’s power or charging ca le into the electrical AC socket.
• Disconnect and turn off the power when not in use.
• CAUTION: CHECK CAREFULLY THAT THE VOLTAGE RATING OF YOUR APPLIANCE MATCHES
THE VOLTAGE RATING OF THE Solarpod™ 240 UNIT YOU HAVE PURCHASED.
• CAUTION: Using devices rated higher than 350-400W and operated for more than 10
minutes may cause the Solarpod™ 240 to overheat and shut down. Once it has cooled
the circuit will reset and the Solarpod™ 240 will e operational again.
Modified Sine Wave Inver er Informa ion
Modified side wave inverters are the most common type on the market and work well for
most uses. It is designed for use with small electronic equipment up to the power limits
specified of 400W.
Due to the nature of the electrical output from this inverter, some devices using varia le
speed controllers and solid-state power will require the use of a Pure Sine Wave inverter
(found in the Solarpod™ Pro 1000). You may notice additional noise from audio equipment or
devices with electric motors.
Unsui able Devices
Use of any of the following items with Solarpod™ 240 is at the user’s own risk and Sun ird
Solar Ltd. does not accept any responsi ility for damage or injury resulting from use.
•Fluorescent lights with electronic allasts
•Power tools with solid state power or varia le speed control
•Digital clocks with radios
•Sewing machines with speed/microprocessor control
•X-10 home automation systems
•Medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators
12V C Operation (Max 15A output)
• Plug in your 12V device’s power or charging ca le into the 12V Vehicle Socket.
• Neither power utton need to e on.
• Disconnect and power off when not in use.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
•Dust regularly with a clean dry cloth to prevent dust and dirt from uilding up on the
vents and power inputs/outputs. Store in a clean, dry place when not in use.
•Charge after each use, every 30-60 days, and efore storing so it is ready to use when
needed.
•Solarpod™ 240 is only servicea le y an authorized repair facility. Do not dismantle.
Warranty is void if the device is opened y unauthorized personnel. For technical
support, contact your local distri utor or go to www.sun ird-
solar.com/technical_support for online technical support.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If our Solarpod™ 240 fails to operate as specified, follow these trou leshooting steps to correct the
issue. If you still experience issues, please contact your local distri utor or go to www.sun ird-
solar.com/technical_support for online technical support.
Charging Issues
•Ensure all cords are connected securely.
•Check power indicators on chargers and the Solarpod™ 240 to verify they are operating.
•If using a solar panel to charge, ensure it is correctly positioned in direct sunlight.
•If using the 12V DC Vehicle Charger make sure the vehicle it is connected to is operating.
•Check that the fuses on the Solarpod™ 240 have not lown.
12V C Output Fails
•Check the attery indicator ( lue LED strip) to see if the Solarpod™ 240 has sufficient
attery charge availa le. If not, follow the charging steps previously descri ed.
•Check to make sure that the 12V DC circuit protection fuse is not lown y removing the
15A fuse housing cap. Inspect the fuse and replace if needed with the same size fuse.
•Check the 12V DC output socket for o structions or other visi le damage.
•Verify the device eing charged is not damaged.
AC Output Fails
•Check the attery indicator ( lue LED strip) to see if the Solarpod™ 240 has sufficient
attery charge availa le. If not, follow the charging steps previously descri ed.
•Ensure the AC power utton is on and the red light is on.
•Check to make sure that the AC circuit protection fuse is not lown y removing the 2A or
4A fuse housing cap and then removing the 2A or 4A fuse. Inspect the fuse and replace if
needed with the same size fuse (See Section 8 for AC fuse reference chart).
•Check the AC output socket for o structions or other visi le damage.
•Verify the device eing charged is not damaged.
USB Output Fails
•Check the attery indicator ( lue LED strip) to see if the Solarpod™ 240 has sufficient
attery charge availa le. If not, follow the charging steps previously descri ed.
•Ensure the ON/OFF power is on and the green light is on.
•Check the USB port for o structions or other visi le damage.
•Verify the device eing charged is not damaged.
Sec ion 8
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
B
a ery Type
LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) 12V, 20Ah
Ba ery Lifespan
2000+ cycles (cycle = charge and discharge)
Pro ec ion Circui
Built
-
in over voltage, self discharge, temperature and short circuit protection
Fuses
(replaceable)
2A OR
4A fuse (AC outlet) and 15A fuse (12V DC outlet)
(See fuse chart elow)
DC Inpu Power
14.6V/4A
AC Wall Charger
Input: 100
-
240V, 50/60Hz, 70VA
Output: 14.6V-15V DC, 4A,
C-UL, FCC approved
12V DC
Vehicle
Charger
Input: 12
-
30V DC (regulated)
Output: 14.6V-15V DC, 2A
Ra ed Ou pu Power
(amp-hours)
AC 230V, 400W Max, Modified Sine Wave Inverter, (20Ah)
12V DC, 15A, 180W Max (20Ah)
One Dou le USB 5V, 2A, 10W Max - (20Ah)
Opera ing
Tempera ure
32ºF to 113ºF
0ºC to 45ºC
Dimensions
255 x 195 x 1
10mm
Weigh
4.3kg / 9.5l
Cer ifica ions
CE: Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC, Electromagnetic Compati ility directive
2004/108/EC
FCC: VOC, Part 15B
SOLARPOD
™
240 CHARGING TIME (from fully discharged)
Using 60
-
Wa Solar Panel
6
-
7 hours (in full sunlight)
Using AC Wall Charger (included)
5 hours
12V DC Vehicle Charger (included)
7
-
8 hours
OPERATING TIME
Appliance
Solarpod™ 240
Solarpod™ Pro
1000
USB Ou pu P
or
iPhone*/Android** Phone recharge (6.48Wh) 36 times 145 times
iPad*/
Ta let
recharge (25Wh)
10 times
38 times
12V
Ou pu
Por
12V Fan (35W)
6.5 hours
25.5 hours
12V Cooler (50W)
4.5 hours
18 hours
12V Flat Screen 19" TV (70W)
3.2 hours
12.5 hours
AC
Inver er
Ou le
LED Camp Lights (3W) 66 hours 272 hours
Small
Refrigerator
(40W)
5 hours
20 hours
Laptop attery (50Wh) recharge
4 times
16 times
LED Projector (60W)
3.3 hours
13.5 hours
32''LCD TV (90W) 2.2 hours 9 hours
*iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
**Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
NOTE: Data is approximated and ased on the maximum power consumption.
SOLARPOD™ 240 AC Fuse Reference Char
110V AC Uni s
4 Amp Fuse
230V AC Uni s
2 Amp Fuse
12V DC Ou pu
Fuse
15
Amp Fuse