Sec ion 4
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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.
Sec ion 5
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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.
