USING SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500 SERIES POWER STATION
NOTE: When solar recharging your power station, take note of the voltages of the
solar panels and do not exceed 30V. Individual solar panels, or solar panels
chained in series more than 30V cannot be used with the power station and can
cause serious damage to the unit. We recommend using the Southwire Elite Series
100-Watt Solar Panel with this unit.
NOTE: High inrush current devices might trigger overcurrent protection. Resistive
devices (ex: toasters, coffee makers, incandescent bulbs) perform near rated load.
Inductive devices (ex: motors, vacuums, compressors in refrigerators & A/C units)
perform at approximately 60% of rated load.
POWERING YOUR DEVICES:
1. HOW TO POWER DC APPLIANCES WITH THE SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500
SERIES:
1.1 Connect the power cable plug of the electrical appliance to the USB outlets or
12V port of the unit.
1.2 Press the "DC or USB " button on the unit once to illuminate the LCD screen.
Press button again to turn output on. You will hear a beep and see the DC or
USB icon on the screen.
1.3 The LED Display will display real-time wattage of the appliance.
1.4 When finished, press "DC or USB" to turn the DC power off. (If there is no DC
power output for 2 hours the DC power will automatically turn off.)
NOTE:
If the total output exceeds the wattage output of the DC outlet, the
power station will automatically shut off. Please ensure the power
consumption is less than what the outlet is rated for before using the device.
2. QUICK CHARGE OUTPUT:
This product supports Type-C PD 60W output, compatible with 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V
3A ,15V 3A and 20V/3A smart devices. The actual output voltage and current
depend on the smart device being connected to the unit (please check your device
specifications)
3. HOW TO POWER AC APPLIANCES WITH THE SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500
SERIES:
3.1 Ensure the appliance you are connecting is in the OFF position.
3.2. Connect the power cable plug of the electrical appliance to the AC outlet of
the product.
3.3. Press the "AC" button to turn on the unit once to Illuminate the LCD screen.
Press again to turn AC power output on. You will hear a beep and see the AC
icon on the screen.
3.4. Turn the appliance on.
3.5. The LED Display will display real-time wattage of the appliance and run time.
3.6. When finished, turn off device, remove power cable and press "AC" button to
turn outlets off. (If you leave the AC Power button on it can drain the battery.)
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WHAT THE SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500 SERIES CAN CHARGE
NOTE: If the total output exceeds 500W, the power station will automatically shut
off. Please ensure the power consumption is less than 500W, then press the AC
Power button.
WARNING: The AC outlets, AC voltage, and frequency are different. THIS UNIT
CANNOT SUPPORT DEVICES MORE THAN 500W.
4. HOW TO USE THE FLASHLIGHT
4.1. Press LED button once to turn light on
4.2. Press LED button again to make light brighter
4.3. Press the LED button a third time to turn on the SOS mode.
4.4. Press the LED button a fourth time to turn light off.
WARNING:
Do not look directly into the light when turning it on.
Best-Use Strategy:
When charging your device with the Elite 500, pay attention to the LCD battery
display. If you plug in a device with a higher power requirement, the Elite 500
battery level may drop quickly, and you may not get exactly 515Wh of energy.
When using the AC power output, the Elite 500 will convert the DC power from the
battery to the AC power required by your device. The Elite 500 has an efficient
inventor however, there is still some energy loss during the conversion process.
You will not get the full rated capacity of the battery. If you are experiencing shorter
run times, you may want to check the power requirements of your device. If you
have any questions, please refer to TROUBLESHOOTING or contact our customer
service.
Cold Weather Usage:
Cold temperatures (below freezing) can affect the unit's battery capacity due to
chemical characteristics of the battery. If you'll be living off-grid in sub-zero
conditions, we recommend you keep your unit in an insulated cooler and
connected to a power source. The natural heat generated by the unit contained in
an insulated cooler will keep battery capacity at its highest.
WHAT THE SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500 SERIES CAN CHARGE/POWER
Mini Fridge (60 W)
Powers for 8.6 Hours
Laptop (50W)
10 Recharges
CPAP (40W)
Powers for 13 Hours
Worklight (60W)
Powers for 8.6 Hours
*Time may vary. Check display for remaining operating time.
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Blender (200W)
Powers for 2.6 Hours
32' LED TV (55W)
Powers for 9.4 Hours
Security System (100W)
Powers for 5.2 Hours
Cordless Drill (75W)
6.9 Charges