EGS 3600 - Power bank EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EGS 3600 EINHELL

Please read the directions for use carefully and observe the information provided. It is important to consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the appliance, its proper use and safety precautions.

1. Safety information

• The energy station for signs of damage before each use.
• Observe the mains voltage (230 V (50 Hz).
• Please remember that improper handling of electrical equipment may result in hazards which are not always recognized by children.
• Keep children away from the car battery and the energy station.
• Have defective or damaged parts repaired or replaced by a customer service workshop unless otherwise stated in these operating instructions. Damaged switches have to be replaced by a customer service workshop.
• Protect from rain, splashing water and damp conditions.
• Do not place on heated surfaces.
  Always switch off the energy station when it is not being used.
• Wear acid-proof safety gloves and goggles whenever you connect up and charge the battery and whenever you fill in acid or top up with distilled water. There is a high risk of injury from the corrosive acid!
• Caution! Battery acid is corrosive. If any acid is splashed on your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately with soap suds. If acid is splashed in your eyes, rinse them immediately with water (for 15 minutes) and consult a doctor.
• To prevent sparking due to electrostatic discharge, never wear clothes made of synthetic materials when charging the battery.
• Danger! Avoid flames and sparks. Explosive electrolytic gas is released during charging.

• The energy station contains components such as the switch and fuse that may cause arcing and sparking. Mark sure the garage or room is well ventilated!

• Danger! There is an acute risk of explosion if there is a pungent smell of gas. Do not switch off the appliance. Do not disconnect the charging clamps. Ventilate the room immediately and thoroughly. Have the battery inspected by a customer service workshop.

• Do not charge several batteries simultaneously.
• Never charge non-chargeable batteries.
  Note the instructions published by the battery manufacturer.
• Note the data and instructions published by the vehicle manufacturer concerning the charging of batteries.

Disposal

• Batteries: Dispose of unwanted batteries only via automotive workshops, special battery collection stations or special waste collection centres. Ask your local authorities for details.

Important

• The energy station is equipped with a maintenance-free storage battery, which is only partially charged when delivered.
• The energy station's storage battery needs to be fully charged before the unit is used for the first time!
• The storage battery discharges automatically when the energy station is not used for a long time.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit for charging purposes.

Environmental protection

Please remember that packaging, old batteries and defective storage batteries do not belong in your household refuse. Dispose of these items through the proper channels.

2. Items supplied

1 energy station
1 power supply unit for charging
1 connecting cable with cigarette lighter plug

3. Technical data

Storage battery:

12 V / 18 Ah

Output voltages, non-stabilised:

3 V; 6 V; 9 V

Max. current consumption:	1 A
Output voltages /	12 V / 10 A via 1 cigarette
max. current consumption:	lighter socket
Starting aid:	12 V / 600 A max. 5 sec.
Power supply unit:
Mains voltage:	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Output from power supply unit:
Nominal voltage:	15 V
Nominal current:	1000 mA
Nominal power:	7.5 VA
Lamp	12 V / 5 W

4. Charging the energy station with the power supply unit

1. Set the ON/OFF switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) to "CHA" position.
2. Plug the connecting cable of the supplied power supply unit in the charging socket „CHARGE“ (Figure 1 / Item 7) on the unit.
3. Plug the power supply unit into a mains socket outlet for 230V(50Hz
4. It takes around 24 hours to charge the energy station.
5. The red LED (Figure 2 / Item 4) lights up in charging mode and indicates that charging has commenced. When charging is completed, i.e. when the storage battery is fully charged, the green LED (Figure 2 / Item 3) lights up as well.
6. Never use the supplied cigarette lighter cable to charge the energy station.

5. Outputs

Output 12 V cigarette lighter socket. max 10 A.

• The 12V output (Figure 1 / Item 2) can be loaded with max. 10A , i.e. you have max. 10A at your disposal.
• Check the power and power consumption values of the consumer to ensure that you do not overload the energy station. If you only know the power data of the consumer you can calculate the max. current very easily.

Example:
Consumer: 12 V / 50 W
The current consumption is 50W / 12V
= 4.17A

• Use the supplied connecting cable to link the 12V output socket with a suitable consumer
• Remove the caps to use the 12V output and connect the consumer.
• Then press the switch (Figure 1 / Item 1).

Operating hours of typical consumers

The appliances listed below are typical 12V consumers. Their actual operating time depends on the power consumption of the particular model and the battery charge level.

Consumer	Amperage	Provisional uninterrupted operation
Halogen lamp (HL 12-55, Art. No. 10.955.00)	4.5 A	4 h
Car hammer screwdriver (KSS 12, Art. No. 20.483.00)	12 A	1.5 h
Car compressor	7 A	2.5 h
Car vacuum cleaner	7 A	2.5 h
TV with satellite receiver	4 A	4.5 h
Cool-box	4 A	4.5 h
12V immersion pump	4.5 A	4 h

Output 3V / 6V / 9V max.1A

• All three outputs together can be loaded with max. 1 A, i.e. you have max. 1 A at your disposal.
• The stabilisation of the 3 V, 6V and 9 V outputs may be insufficient for certain electronic appliances (video cameras, laptops, etc.). Please consult the appliance's operating manual before you connect it up. Pay special attention to any information it contains about special accessories (e.g. adapters for connecting video cameras to 12 V cigarette lighter sockets in cars, etc.).

These outputs are protected by a miniature fuse located at the front of the energy station under the cigarette lighter socket. Replace a damaged fuse only with one of identical amperage.
- Use a suitable connecting cable to link the 3V-6V-9V output socket at the front of the energy station to the unit requiring voltage.

Check that the voltage and current ratings of the consumer units will not overload the energy station.

Overloading may destroy the energy station.

6. To operate the lamp (12 V / 5 W)

Proceed as follows to switch on the lamp:

• Move the switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) to „ON“ position.
• The lamp is switched on and off using the switch (Figure 1 / Item 5).

7. Starting aid for motor vehicles

• The jumper cables with the pole clamps are located at the rear of the energy station.
• When the jumper cables are not in use, do not remove them from the energy station.
• Caution! Risk of short-circuiting if the pole clamps touch each other.
• Use the energy station as a source of starting aid only when the vehicle battery is partially discharged. The energy station is designed to provide the car battery with only a limited charge.
• The energy station is not suitable for starting a vehicle with a fully discharged battery.

The energy station's starting aid function provides welcome help when a vehicle's battery lacks sufficient charge to start the vehicle without difficulty.

We wish to point out that even standard vehicle models are equipped with numerous electric modules (e.g. ABS, ASC, fuel injection pump, onboard computer and car phone). The higher starting voltage and voltage peaks may cause damage to electronic components. No product liability can be accepted for any damage resulting from the energy station's starting aid function. Please read the

information in the operating manuals of your vehicle, radio, car phone, etc. Important! The energy station has to be charged to full capacity in order to be able to draw a current of 600 A for 5 seconds.

How to use the energy station to start a vehicle

1. The switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) must be set to "OFF" position.
2. Connect the red cable (+) of the energy station to the POSITIVE pole (+) of the vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black cable (-) of the energy station to the vehicle's earthing strip or any other bare point on the engine block (earth). Choose a point as far away as possible from the battery in order to prevent ignition of any explosive electrolytic gas which may develop.
4. With the energy station connected, you can now try to start the engine. Do not attempt to start the vehicle for longer than 20 seconds because of the very high current involved.
5. First disconnect the pole clamp from the vehicle's earthing strip (negative pole).
6. Then disconnect the jumper cable from the POSITIVE pole (+) of the vehicle battery.
7. The energy station will need to be recharged after giving this starting aid.

8. Battery status monitoring

The LEDs (Figure 2 / Items 1 and 2) indicate the status of the storage battery.

The green LED (Item 2) lights up when the storage battery is fully charged. The red LED (Item 1) also lights up when the storage battery in the energy station is discharged. The energy station must then be recharged.

The LEDs (Figure 2 / Items 3 and 4) provide information on the charge status of the storage battery.

The red LED (Figure 2 / Item 4) lights up as soon as you start to charge the energy station. When the energy station is fully charged the green LED (Item 3) will also light up.

9. Replacing the lamp

Important! The lamp must be switched off.

Proceed as follows to replace the lamp.

1. Turn the lamp socket (Figure 3 / Item 1) anticlockwise.

2. Pull the lamp socket out of the casing in the energy station.

3. Remove the lamp carefully with a cloth pressing the lamp carefully into the casing and twisting it slightly anti-clockwise.
4. The lamp can now be removed. Take care not to destroy the reflector.
5. To install the new lamp, proceed in reverse order.

10 Maintenance and care

• Be sure to switch off the energy station and disconnect all cables from the unit whenever you perform any cleaning or maintenance work.
• As far as possible, use only a soft dry cloth without any aggressive solvents to clean the surface. If absolutely necessary, use a slightly dampened rag to remove dirt.

11 Ordering spare parts

1. Please provide the following information if you need any spare parts:
2. Type of unit
3. Article number of the unit
4. Identification number of the unit
5. Spare part number of the required spare part

Utgang 3 V/6 V/9 V; Max 1 A

EINHELL GARANTIBEVIS

The guarantee period begins on the sales date and is valid for 2 years.

Responsibility is assumed for faulty construction or material or functional defects.

Any necessary replacement parts an necessary repair work are free of charge.

We do not assume responsibility for consequential damage.

Your customer service partner

EINHELL-GARANTIE

Brook House, Brookway

North Chesire Trading Estate

Prenton, Wirral, Chesire

CH 43 3DS

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