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7 Operating Instructions
7.1 General Operating Instructions
After the Power Pak has been installed and the solar panels (optional), batteries and AC input (optional) and
AC output (optional) have been connected, the Power Pak is ready for use.
WARNING
Always switch the Power Pak on before plugging in any appliances, otherwise it may damage the
unit.
STEPS to operate:
1. Turn the Battery Switch on.
2. Turn the Power Pak Switch on.
3. Check that the green INV Mode LED is on.
4. Check that the AC Display on the front of the Power Pak is on and shows 120VAC after 5 seconds.
Make sure that the AC breakers are on.
5. The AC output of the Power Pak is live now. Appliances can now be plugged into the outlets on the
Power Pak.
7.1.1 Power Saver Mode
The Power Pak has an optional Power Saver mode. When Power Saver is off, the Power Pak consumes about
1,000Wh of energy per day. Power Saver can save approximately 800Wh per day. In Power Saver mode, the
Power Pak will sleep when there is no significant AC load. It will wake up and operate when there is a constant
AC draw of approximately 40W or more. It detects the presence of a load by sending out a pulse every 3
seconds.
To enable Power Saver, turn on the Power Pak Switch on the front of the Power Pak with Power Saver Mode.
7.1.2 Charging Batteries
When solar panels have adequate sunlight, they will provide power to any connected loads (i.e. appliances,
lights, tools, etc.) and charge the batteries with any remaining power. When the Power Pak is drawing power
from solar panels or batteries, the INV Mode LED will be illuminated.
If an AC input is connected and powered, the Power Pak will bypass the AC input to the AC output and charge
the batteries at the same time with any remaining power - i.e. power to loads on the battery will get priority,
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