Ecotricity ECO1800S Owner's Manual - page 14
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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-wattage lamps
USE... Instead of...
During a power outage you are limited to stored energy in a battery versus
continuous operating time on utility power. Maximizing Eco1800S Solar
Generator’s run time is essential to keep your home/small office running or
to stay connected to the outside world through TV and radio news or
cellphone/cordless phone. Therefore, in order to maximize the run time
for combinations of office products plugged into Eco1800S Solar Generator,
use the following alternatives:
POWER MANAGEMENT TIPS
SHOCK HAZARD
Do not insert objects including your fingers and other body parts in the
12V DC power port. Turning the Power button off on the Eco1800S Solar
Generator’s top panel will not turn the 12V DC power port off.
WARNING
Condition
Normal operation:
Utility
power is available and unit is turned on. The internal battery is fully charged.
AC Power LED and Charged/ Charging LED are solid green. Screen shows “FUL.”
None
Not applicable.
Utility power becomes available; unit resumes normal operation or when it is turned off.
Utility power becomes available; unit resumes normal operation or when it is turned off.
Utility power becomes available; unit resumes normal operation or when it is turned off.
Not applicable. Unit starts recharging the internal battery when utility power is restored. Turn on the unit to restore normal operation.
Better ventilation is provided to the unit, or the unit enters over- temperature shutdown, or the unit is turned off.
The unit is turned off or when the unit shuts down.
Not applicable. Screen shows “FUL” when unit is completely charged.
One beep when the power outage occurs.
One beep per second. Unit shuts down after 10 seconds.
Beeps once every 2 seconds.
Beeps once every 2 seconds.
One beep per second.
No Sound.
One beep per second. Unit shuts down after 10 seconds.
Battery LED is flashing amber.
Battery LED is flashing amber. Screen shows Error Code E05.
Fault LED on. Screen shows Error Code E03.
Fault LED on. Screen shows Error Code E01.
Fault LED on. Screen shows error code E06.
Fault LED on. Screen shows error code E04.
AC Power LED is green. Charged/ Charging LED flasheshows “CHG” alternating with battery capacity (%).
Backup power:
Utility
power is not available. Unit supplies power from its internal battery.
Low battery warning:
During
backup power operation, the internal battery is close to being completely discharged.
Overload shutdown:
During
backup power operation an AC outlet overload was detected.
Under-voltage shutdown:
During backup power operation the battery power has been completely exhausted. No power is available at the AC outlets.
Over-temperature warning: During backup power operation, the unit is close to shutting down to protect its internal circuitry from high temperatures.
Over-temperature shutdown:
Unit has shut down to protect its internal circuitry from high temperatures.
Recharging internal battery:
Unit
is recharging its internal battery after utility power has been restored. Internal fan is running.
Top Panel Display LED Status
Alarm Status
Alarm Stops Sounding When...
Please refer to the chart on the next page for Eco1800S Solar
Generator troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING