All Goal Zero power packs and Portable Power Stations have a number in their name,
ex. Guide 10 Plus Power Pack, Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station. These
numbers refer to the Watt Hours (Wh), or the amount of energy that can be stored in
each recharger, and how you'll know if your gear is compatible with each recharger.
For example, a 200Wh recharger should run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2).
If your gear falls within the 1250Wh capacity of the Goal Zero Yeti, you'll want to
check the restrictions on each of the output ports.
Here are some common devices and their watt-hour requirements:
Device
Light-a-Life 12V Lantern (3Wh)
Smartphone (2-5Wh)
Tablet (25-42Wh)
Laptop (50Wh)
Desktop Computer (100W)
Mini Fridge (30-60W)
32" LCD TV (98-156W)
Vacuum Cleaner (200-700W)
Drill (250-1000W)
Blender/Processor (200-200W)
Washing Machine (250-500W)
Refrigerator (400-800W)
So when you're deciding on what to power from your new Goal Zero recharger, do
some research into your device's wattage consumption. For more quick tips and
learning tools, check out www.GoalZero.com/learn.html
* Full-size refrigerator runtimes from the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 are dependent on
several factors, including the year, make and model of your refrigerator, as well as its
volume, fullness and usage. We actively test a variety of refrigerators to determine
an average runtime. For the longest runtimes and to optimize performance, we
suggest limiting the opening and closing of refrigerator doors when powering from
the Goal Zero Yeti 1250.
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Power from Goal Zero Yeti 1250
400+ Hrs
100+ Recharges
45+ Recharges
20+ Hrs
12 Hrs
20-40 Hrs
8-12 Hrs
1.5-7 Hrs
1-5 Hrs
4-6 Hrs
2-3 Hrs
12-24 Hrs*
Troubleshooting
If your devices are not recharging from your Goal Zero Yeti, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Master POWER button is turned on.
2. Ensure the Output Port has been turned on. The green LED light on the power
button should be lit up.
a. If any of the lights have turned red, this indicates a trip. Push the button again
to reset it. The light will turn green when it is successfully reset.
3. Check the Battery Display. If it is at 20% or below, charge your Goal Zero Yeti.
4. Verify your device is suitable for use with the Goal Zero Yeti:
a. All of the Goal Zero Yeti output ports have their own max power capacity.
Check the Goal Zero Yeti's Tech Specs to ensure your device is compatible.
5. Reset the battery following these steps: **Unplug all charging cables, including
device charging cables, from the Goal Zero Yeti before attempting to reset the
battery.
a. Remove the four bolts holding the Goal Zero Yeti top in place.
b. Lift top off and set aside.
c. Remove the two battery terminal bolts.
d. Disconnect the wires on the battery terminals. Wait 10 seconds.
e. Reconnect battery wires and reassemble Goal Zero Yeti.
6. Check the LCD Display for warning icons: (helpful to show icons here)
a. Battery Failure: Battery needs to be replaced
b. Blown Fuse: Report to Solutions Center
c. Low Battery: Plug into a power source
d. Temperature Warning: Goal Zero Yeti is too hot, unplug and place in a cool,
dark place
e. Inverter Fail: Device is pulling too much power. Unplug device and turn AC
inverter off and on. If icon does not turn off, call the Solutions Center
If you are still experiencing trouble with your Goal Zero Yeti, please call our Customer
Solutions Center at 1-888-794-6250 or by email at support@goalzero.com
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