Ecotricity ECO1800S Owner's Manual

Summary of ECO1800S

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    Instructions for eco1800s solar panel set-up 7 - 12 eco1800s solar power generator specifications 3 - 7 eco1800s solar generator warnings 13 - 16 eco1800s solar generator features 17 - 18 eco1800s solar generator installation 19 - 20 operating the eco1800s solar generator 20 - 25 troubleshooting 25 ...

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    Eco1800s solar panel specifications solar trolly connecting wire wheel screw of wheel screw shim screw shim screw screw screw screw cap screw cap screw screw cap screw plastic screw cap rivet loose leaf shield sleeve shim block seton rack shield angle bracket 1 bracket 2 bracket 3 bracket 4 bracket ...

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    5 6 eco1800s solar panel specifications cont. Monocrystalline sillicon solar cells power (pm) open circuit voltage (voc) maximum power current maximum circuit voltage short circuit current (isc) temperature coefficients of isc (%) temperature coefficients of voc (%) temperature coefficients of pm (%...

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    7 8 eco1800s solar panel unobstructed view of the south south west east eco1800s solar panel eco1800s solar generator brace knob handle stake tabs *also located on handle. Diagram of eco1800s solar power generator instructions for eco1800s solar panel setup selecting the best site for the eco1800s s...

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    Instructions for eco1800s solar panel setup cont. Please follow these instructions thoroughly for best possible results. There is also an instruction label located on the back of the eco1800s solar panel with a quick guide to set up instructions. Please refer to “pv solar input installation” on page...

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    Instructions for eco1800s solar panel setup cont. Carefully unfold the top solar panel. 8 carefully slide lock which connects the two solar panels and lock into place by turning knob clockwise. 9 if conditions require, carefully secure your solar panel using the four (4) ground stakes included with ...

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    13 14 eco1800s solar power generator warnings fcc information to the user guidelines for use before using your eco1800s solar power generator, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the eco1800s solar power generator. This equipment has been tested and found to comp...

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    15 16 precautions for using rechargeable appliances you can find more information about universal power group, inc. As well as its products and services at www.Upgi.Com. Equipment damage when the eco1800s solar generator is supplying backup power from its batteries, its output is a modified sine wav...

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    17 18 eco1800s solar generator features front and ac output panels features item description features item description 1 power button turns eco1800s solar generator on and off when utility power is not available. Pressing and holding the power button for at least half a second turns the unit on or o...

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    20 19 shock hazard if the ac power cord’s input plug is connected to an ac source and utility power is present, all five ac outlets will be energized. The power button will not turn these ac outlets off. The eco1800s solar generator should be used or stored in a clean, indoor area and should be used...

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    22 21 important: the type of damage described above is not covered by warranty. Note: the solar panel cord plug and the pvcc input receptacle on the unit connect only one way, so do not force the plug into the receptacle if you rotate the plug some other way than indicated above. Recharging from ren...

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    24 23 important: the eco1800s solar generator’s pvcc will be damaged if connected to a “24v” solar panel, or any source that exceeds 25 vdc. Note: a “12v” solar panel, under open circuit conditions and sunlight exposure can typically produce 23 volts. Refer to the specifications label on the solar p...

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    26 25 appliances conservatively laptop or desktop computer with lcd monitor monitor energy saving mode settings 7” or 13” tvs leaving appliances on unused until they drain the internal battery desktop computer with crt monitor bright monitor settings big screen tvs small desk lamps (25 to 40w) high-...

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    28 27 the eco1800s solar generator includes a 12v dc power port for operating common dc auto accessories up to 12 amps from the internal 12-volt battery. If the 12v dc power port is overloaded a protective internal breaker will open (interrupt) current flow. When the overloading accessory is disconn...

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    30 29 troubleshooting cont. E05 under-voltage warning. The battery is nearly discharged. Reduce the load to extend run time during backup mode. Assuming the ac power cord was unplugged and the unit turned to backup mode, when utility power is present or becomes available, recharge the battery by plu...

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    32 31 warranty and return information this limited warranty is provided by universal power group (“upg”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your eco1800s solar power generator. This warranty period lasts for 1 year for the generator and 5 years for the solar panel output power and 90...

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    34 33 return policy cont. Information about your system if you are returning a product to a upg authorized service center (asc). A upg return material authorization (rma) number is not required. However, you must contact the asc prior to returning the productor presenting the unit to verify any retu...