4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 1800 User Manual

Description

This PDF user manual is for the 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 1800.

About the Item

4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 1800, 1800W (3048W peak) 768Wh LFP

Our Patriot Power Generator 1800 is lightweight, fume-free and safe to use inside your home. It’s whisper-quiet and won’t attract attention. Most importantly, you’ll be able to recharge it again and again with the solar panel… for FREE. This portable solar generator could truly make a difference for you and your family in a crisis.

Thoughtfully Designed for Optimal Power & Performance:
– 8 Outlets: AC, USB, DC outlets
– 2500 Lifecycles: That’s like 6.8 years of daily use
– 3.5 hr Recharge: Fast charge with AC cord – or 8 hours with 1 solar panel
– 1800 Watts of continuous power output
– 3,048 Watts of peak output power – 52% more than our previous model
– 3 ways to charge: Included AC cord, Solar Panel, or MPPT hand-crank to charge in a pinch
– Long-Life Battery: Lithium-iron-phosphate outperforms lead or lithium

Please read this entire manual before attempting to use this product.
Before using this unit, please read ALL instructions and information in this user manual.

DOCUMENT(S) AVAILABLE

(PDF) USER MANUAL

Available Languages

ENGLISH (EN)

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE PATRIOT POWER GENERATOR
The Patriot Power Generator is a seamless solution that protects you when outages leave you powerless for an extended period of time. The quiet, portable device is all about practicality and endurance, lasting for 2,000+ lifecycles.

SYMBOLS AND TERMS
– Important symbols and terms used in this guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED
The Patriot Power Generator is able to power items that use up to 1800 Watts of power. The battery holds 768 WattHours of power (652 Wh of AC output).
The 1,800-watt pure sine wave AC inverter output in this unit makes it compatible for use with many of today’s high-tech electronic devices. It also allows appliance motors to operate more efficiently and at cooler temperatures.

UNIT OVERVIEW
– What’s in the box
– On/Off Procedures
– Patriot Power Generator Interface
– AC charging: charging your unit
– DC charging: charging your unit
– AC usage outlets
– DC usage outlets
– DC USB outlets

TROUBLESHOOTING/FAQ
1. My Patriot Power Generator won’t turn on.
2. I used the Patriot Power Generator once, and now it won’t charge when I plug it into the wall.
3. My Patriot Power Generator won’t hold a charge.
4. My Patriot Power Generator battery doesn’t last as long as I thought it would.
5. How do I know when my Patriot Power Generator is fully charged?
6. How do I know when my Patriot Power Generator is fully discharged?
7. I can’t connect my solar panel to my Patriot Power Generator.
8. My Patriot Power Generator won’t charge when I connect my solar panels to it.
9. I can’t connect all three of my solar panels to my Patriot Power Generator at the same time.
10. I left my solar panel connected to a battery (not a Patriot Power Generator) overnight and now it has less charge than the evening before.
11. I turned off the power switches on my Patriot Power Generator, but the unit’s fan is still on. Should I be worried?
12. The Patriot Power Generator emits a burning odor while operating.
13. The Patriot Power Generator will not run my microwave after I used it to watch TV.
14. The AC 120V outlet turns off when I use two electronic devices at the same time.
15. My Patriot Power Generator stops working when I turn up the power on my space heater while using it to power my TV.
16. My Patriot Power Generator got wet and now will not turn on.
17. Can I daisy chain my Patriot Power Generator in a series with or parallel to other Patriot Power Generator units or batteries?
18. The Patriot Power Generator will not function after I charged it with two solar panels, a windmill and the AC 120V charger simultaneously

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS: 15″ L x 7.5″ W x 10.5″ H

WEIGHT: 46 lbs (20.9 kg)

OPERATING TEMPERATURES: 23-111 deg F (-5-45 deg C)

OPERATING CONDITIONS:
– Keep out of rainy, damp, or snowy conditions.
– When charging outside with a solar panel, use the panel to shade the unit for better charging efficiency.
– Do not store in a hot vehicle for extended periods of time (i.e. anything over 5 hours).

BATTERY:
– Lithium Iron Phosphate Based Chemistry (LFP)
– 60Ah (768 Wh) capacity
– 12V capacity
– Rated for 2,500+ charge and discharge cycles
– Minimum Charge Time: 3.5 Hours
– Charge Retention: 1 Year (80%)
– Integrated Inverter: 120V AC pure sine wave, 1,800W continuous output, slow-start feature protects the inverter from over-current draw
– Maximum of 20A @ 12V AC charging current from AC or DC circuitry
– Maximum AC current pulled from AC source (e.g. a wall outlet): 4A @ 120V AC
– Maximum combined charge from AC and DC circuitry: 20A @ 12V DC
– Maximum DC Output Current: 20A @12V DC
– Prismatic cell geometry

UNIT BODY:
– Steel Case
– Cooled by back-mounted fans

LCD DISPLAY:
– 6-bar battery-shaped gauge
– Always on so you always know that your battery is charged
– Displays wattage used while the AC switch is on for easy run time calculations. Will remain at zero when AC switch is in OFF position

POWER CONTROLS:
– Master power control via power button on the back of unit
– AC power ON/OFF switch on front of unit
– DC USB power ON/OFF switch on front of unit

INPUT PORTS:
– AC: 110V-240V, 50-60Hz
– DC: Anderson Powerpole connector ports; 1 set, total of 20A limit using 12V input

OUTPUT PORTS:
– AC: 110V-120V 50-60Hz: 2 outlets share a combined total current limit of 1,800W, including a slow-start feature that protects the inverter from over-current draw
– DC: 4 USB outlets, 8.4A max (4 ports @ 2.1A)
– DC: Anderson Powerpole connectors; 1 set with a total shared current limit of 20A @ 12VDC (240W max output)
– DC: 12V cigarette lighter adapter, capable of 10A (120W) max output

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY INFORMATION
– What is covered?
– What is not covered?
– Additional Terms

(PDF) SPEC SHEET

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

– What’s in the box
– How to use it
– How to charge it
– How to store it

Why download the Manual?

This user manual provides all the information from 4Patriots about the Patriot Power Generator 1800, as detailed in the table of contents. Reading it completely will address most questions you might have. You can download and save it for offline use, including viewing it on your device or printing it for your convenience if you prefer a paper version.

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