Duracell Powerpack Pro 1300, Powerpack Pro 1000 User Manual

1. Charging/recharging your Powerpack

IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START

Please fully charge your Powerpack before using it for the fi rst time. It is
also recommended to fully recharge your Powerpack after each use.

1. Locate the AC charging cord stored in the compartment near the
Powerpack’s handle.

2. Plug the cord into the Powerpack’s AC charging input.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC wall outlet.

4. Charging time is approximately 24 hours from a fully discharged battery
to a full recharge.The Battery Status LED will turn green when fully
charged.

5. It is safe to leave the Powerpack plugged into an AC wall outlet so that it
is always fully charged and ready when you need it. The charging current
will automatically reduce to “maintenance” mode once the Powerpack
has been fully charged.

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Powerpack Charging: Important Notes

• Do not operate DC appliances with the Powerpack Pro while the
Powerpack is being recharged with the AC cord. The AC cord may be
permanently damaged if 12V DC appliances are operated while the AC
cord is connected.

• If you keep the Duracell

®

Powerpack Pro in storage, the battery will
discharge over time. Remember to recharge the battery every three
months to keep the Powerpack operational.

• If the voltage in your wall outlet is less than 120V AC, it may take more
than 24 hours to fully recharge the powerpack. If, after 24 hours of
charging, the Battery Status LED remains red, continue to charge the unit
for another 12 hours. The unit will be ready for use even if the Battery
Status LED remains red.

2. Checking the battery level

1. Push the Battery Level button on the
front panel.

2. The LED gauge will display the current
level of available battery power:

• Fully charged: All LEDs (two

green, one yellow and one red) are
illuminated when the battery is full.

• Completely discharged: Only the

red LED is illuminated when the
battery is completely empty.

Battery Level: Important Notes

Battery fuel gauge status is only accurate when the Powerpack has
been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for
15 minutes.

• Some appliances may be diffi cult or impossible to operate from the
Powerpack if they have a high surge rating or are not suitable for use
with the Powerpack.

Trouble Appliances

To avoid damage to your AC appliance, the Powerpack is not
recommended for use with the following:

• Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line.

• Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances,
and similar appliances.

• Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged.

• Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.

High Surge Appliances

“Surge” power is the initial amount of power required to start an
appliance.

• Appliances such as televisions and appliances with motors consume
much more power than their average (continuous use) rating when they
are fi rst switched on. This may exceed the capabilities of the Powerpack
and trigger the safety overload shutdown circuit.

3. Using the LED light

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1. Push the “Emergency Light” button to
turn on the LED light.

2. Gently swivel the lens up and down to
aim the light beam.

3. Push the “Emergency Light” button
again to turn off the light.

4. Using the USB ports

The Powerpack’s dual USB ports can charge two USB devices at once, sup­plying up to 2.4 total Amps of current.

1. Connect your USB device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) to your own USB
cable.

2. Plug the USB cable into the Powerpack’s USB port.

3. Push the “USB On/Off” button.

4. Charging will begin. The Powerpack will adjust the amount of current
supplied to each device based on its requirements.

5. Push the “USB On/Off” button again when done.

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5. Using the AC outlets

The Powerpack’s dual USB ports can power two AC appliances at once, up to
a total of 240W for Powerpack Pro 1000, or 480W for Powerpack Pro 1300.
For best results, ensure that your Powerpack is fully charged before using the
AC outlets.

1. Press the AC outlet ON/OFF Switch to the ON position.

2. Open the protective cover on the AC power outlet and plug the AC
appliance in.

3. Fully recharge the Powerpack as soon as possible after each use.

4. In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the
Powerpack automatically shuts down.

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AC Appliances: Important Notes

Understanding appliance wattage

• AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts)
they consume. The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the
Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

6. Using the 12V DC power outlet

The Powerpack can operate 12V DC appliances (such as those that plug
into a vehicle’s lighter socket) that draw 20 Amps of power or less.

1. Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet and plug your
appliance into the port.

2. Turn the appliance on (if required). The Powerpack will automatically
supply power to your appliance.

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3. Fully recharge the Powerpack as soon as possible after use.

12V DC Outlet: Important Notes

Battery power drain

• As the DC power outlet is internally wired directly to the Powerpack’s
battery, it does not automatically switch off. Check the battery status
periodically to prevent total battery discharge.

• Extended operation of a 12V DC appliance may result in excessive
battery discharge.

High-consumption DC appliances

• If your 12V DC appliance draws more than 20 Amps, the Powerpack’s
internal circuit breaker shuts off the power to your appliance. You
will not be able to use this appliance with the Powerpack. If shutoff
occurs, unplug your appliance. The Powerpack’s internal circuit breaker
automatically resets after a few seconds.

Powerpack Pro 1000 / Powerpack Pro 1300

A. Features

• Powers 115 V AC appliances

• Powers 12V DC appliances

• Powers 5 V USB devices

• Jump starts vehicle engines

• Provides lighting for emergency use

• Infl ates vehicle tires and small sports equipment

• Refl ective trim provides high visibility at night

Comprehensive protection

Reverse polarity protection

The reverse polarity LED will light up when you connect the wrong
terminals. The reverse polarity alarm will also beep.

Over current protection

The built in charger protects against over current when it is
recharging.

Over voltage protection

The built in charger will shut off when the voltage reaches the limit.

B. What’s Included

1. Powerpack Pro 2. AC charging cord 3. Infl ation accessories

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7. Jumpstarting your vehicle

IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START

Please read these critical safety instructions carefully
before jumpstarting a car with the Powerpack.

Fire Safety

• Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each
other or another common metal conductor. This could damage the
Powerpack and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always switch
OFF the Jump-Start power switch and store the jump-start clamps in
the appropriate holder on each side of the Powerpack after use.

• Do not crank your vehicle’s engine for more than 4 seconds. The
jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only. Operating
the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may damage the
Powerpack.

• Always allow the Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after
each jump-start.

Personal Safety

• Always turn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.

• Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in
park for an automatic or neutral for a manual.

• If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and bilge
of all fumes.

• Position the Duracell® Powerpack Pro on a fl at, stable surface near the
battery and away from all moving parts of the engine. Ensure that the
jump-starting power switch is OFF.

1. Remove the clamps from the holsters on each side of the Powerpack.

2. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the positive (+)
terminal of the engine battery. The battery’s positive terminal is usually
larger in diameter than the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the
battery’s positive terminal has a red wire connected to it.

3. Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to the engine block,
cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor.

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Red POSITIVE
(“+”) clamp

connects to

positive

battery

terminal

Black NEGATIVE
(“

-

”) clamp

connects

to

metal part of car

(block, cylinder, etc)

4. If the “Clamps Reversed” LED illuminates, then reverse polarity has
been detected. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the vehicle’s
battery and redo steps 1 and 2.

5. Switch ON the jump-starting power switch. Before starting the engine,
make sure the Duracell® Powerpack Pro and the cables are clear of
belts and fans.

6. Crank the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts, whichever is fi rst.

8. Using the air compressor

IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START

Please read these critical safety instructions carefully
before using the Powerpack’s air compressor.

Fire Safety

• The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operating the
compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor
unit to overheat which could lead to fi re.

• The Duracell® Powerpack Pro cannot be used to infl ate large capacity
infl atables such as fl oat tubes, large air mattresses, and infl atable boats.
These types of products require extended infl ating times that may
damage the compressor.

• Always allow the compressor to cool down for 10 minutes after each 10
minutes of continuous operation.

Personal Safety

• Never leave the compressor unattended while in operation. Keep out of
reach of children.

• The compressor is capable of infl ating to 150 PSI. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure of either the compressor or the object being
infl ated. If either recommended pressure is exceeded, an explosion may
result.

• If the pressure gauge on the compressor indicates more than twice
the recommended pressure for the object you are infl ating, and you
have only started to infl ate the object, the valve connector is incorrectly
connected to the valve stem. This may damage the Powerpack. Remove

and reattach the valve connector to the valve stem.

Infl ating tires (car, motorcycle, bicycle)

1. Remove the air compressor hose from the rear of the Powerpack.

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2. Place the valve connector securely on the tire valve stem, push it as
far as possible to allow normal airfl ow, and close the thumb latch. If
necessary, use a supplied nozzle adapter.

3. Press the Air Compressor switch to turn the compressor on, and infl ate
your tire to its recommended pressure.

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4. Switch the compressor off after appropriate pressure is
reached.

5. Open the thumb latch and remove the valve connector from the valve
stem.

6. Check the air pressure of the tire with a pressure gauge.

Infl ating tires (car, motorcycle, bicycle)

1. Place the valve connector fully on or into the valve receptacle on the
item.

2. Turn the compressor on and infl ate to appropriate pressure.

You may also use a supplied nozzle adapter:

1. Locate proper nozzle adapter stored in the compartment near the
Powerpack’s handle.

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2. Insert nozzle adapter into the valve receptacle of the item.

3. Turn the compressor off before removing nozzle adapter from valve
stem.

4. Remove nozzle adapter from valve connector and retturn it to the
storage compartment.

9. Connecting to an external battery

You can extend battery operating times by connecting the
Powerpack to a larger external battery. For example, an external
54 h battery gives approximately three times the operating time
of the Powerpack’s own internal 18Ah or 15Ah battery.

IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START

Please read these critical safety instructions carefully
before connecting the Powerpack to an external battery for
the fi rst time.

Fire Safety

• Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other
or another common metal conductor. This could damage the Powerpack
and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.

• Jump-start cable clamps must be connected positive to positive (red
clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery
“–”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may damage the
Powerpack and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.

Personal Safety

• Use a sealed, non-spillable external battery for indoor use.

Common auto and marine batteries are not suitable for indoor use unless
their fumes are vented outdoors. Common auto and marine batteries
contain acid, which is hazardous if spilled.

• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when connecting the
Duracell® Powerpack Pro to an external battery.

To connect the Powerpack Pro to an external battery using
the jump-start cables:

1. Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

2. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the positive (+)
terminal of the external battery.

3. Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to the negative (–)
terminal of the external battery

4. If the “Clamps Reversed” LED illuminates, then reverse polarity has
been detected. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the vehicle’s
battery and redo steps 1 and 2.

5. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the battery and redo steps 2
and 3 in this procedure.

6. Switch ON the jump-start power switch

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To disconnect:

7. Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

8. Remove the red positive (+) clamp, and then remove the black
negative (–) clamp from the external battery terminals.

9. Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of
the Powerpack.

10. Recharge the Duracell® Powerpack Pro as soon as possible after use.

10. Powerpack maintenance

Battery charging

All rechargeable batteries gradually discharge when left standing, and you
need to recharge them periodically to maintain maximum battery capacity.
The charger within the Powerpack is designed to regulate the charging
process, ensuring that the battery is always fully charged but never
overcharged. To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life, recharge
the Powerpack only with the supplied charger.

Battery charging: Important notes

Please be sure to fully recharge your Powerpack every
three months. This is important to maintain maximum life
and usability of your Powerpack’s battery.

Leaving a battery in a discharged state may result in
permanent battery damage and poor jump-starting
performance.

Personal Safety

• Disconnect all sources of AC power and DC power before performing
any type of maintenance to prevent accidental shock.

• Do not attempt to recharge the Duracell® Powerpack Pro battery if
it is frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 32 °F (0 °C) before
recharging.

1. Please see Section 1: “Charging/Recharging your Powerpack” for full
instructions.

2. Please also refer to Section 2: “Checking the battery level” for addi­tional information.

3. In addition to recharging the Powerpack’s battery, it is recommended
to periodically clean the outside of the Powerpack with a damp cloth to
remove the accumulated dust and dirt.

11. Recycling

If it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable! Battery-Biz is committed to environmental
responsibility and has established a program for recycling Duracell
rechargeable battery-related products.

For instructions on how to recycle this product visit
http://www.call2recycle.org.