NATURE S GENERATOR Powerhouse Power Pod User Manual

NATURE S GENERATOR Powerhouse Power Pod

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep this user manual in a safe and accessible place.

3. Take note of all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Do not block any mentioned openings.

7. Do not use near flammable gases or fumes or other apparatus that produce a large amount of heat.

8. Only attachments/accessories are approved by the manufacturer.

9. Only use with the wheels and handles approved by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Use cautiously when moving with the wheels and handles to avoid p-over injury.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment
    has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, has been dropped, or does not operate normally.

11. The equipment should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as drinking glasses or vases, should be placed on the equipment.

Warning: Electric Hazard

• Do not burn or incinerate this item. This item may explode, causing property damage or personal injury. Do not use near flammable gases or fumes or other apparatus that produces large amounts of heat.

Energy and burn hazard

• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has sealed lead acid baeries, which can present a risk of burn or fire hazard from high current because of short-circuit.

Replacement parts

• When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized questions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.

Caution

Damage Requiring Service

• Stop using the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
• If your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has been exposed to rain or water.
• If your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Cold Weather

• Cold temperatures can impact Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod performance. If you are in area that will be consistently below freezing, we recommend keeping your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod in an insulated locaon and connected to solar panels.

Recycling and Disposal

• Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod may contain materials that are regulated for environmental reasons.
• Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod also contains materials that can be recycled and reused. To help protect the environment, contact your local authorities for informaon about disposal or recycling and about finding a recycler in your area before you dispose of your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.

Safety Check

• After completeng any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform roune safety checks to determine that your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is in correct operang condion.

Servicing

• These servicing instrucons are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operang instrucons unless you are qualified to do so.

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod, a great expansion to your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse.
Unpacking Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod

1. Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
2. This User Guide

Get to Know Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod Front Panel

Back Panel

Using Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod

How to Place Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod

• There are three options to place your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with your Nature’s
• Generator Powerhouse. If the ground is uneven or sloping, please add the shim(s) under the product to keep your system leveled.
• Option 1: Under Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage
• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator
• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage
• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) [maximum 2 layers]

Steps:

1. Unlock the latches on the sides of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse and unplug the expansion cable of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
2. Remove Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator from the top of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
3. Remove the four wheels from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
4. Install the four wheels that are removed in step 3 to the bottom of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
5. Move your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the desired location. Move cautiously to avoid tip-over injury.
6. Place Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage on the top of the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power pod.
7. Place Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator on the top of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
8. Lock the latches on both sides.
9. Connect the expansion cable from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage to the Battery Generator Port on the back of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator.
10. Connect the expansion cable from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion In Port on the back of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) lcon is illuminated on the display of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.

Option 2: In between Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator and Nature’s Generator Battery Storage.

• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator
• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) maximum 2 layers]
• Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage

Steps

1. Unlock the latches on the sides of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse and unplug the expansion cable of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
2. Remove Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator from the top of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
3. Place Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) on the top of the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage.
4. Place Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator on the top of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s).
5. Lock the latches on both sides.
6. Connect the expansion cable from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Battery Storage to the Battery=Generator Port on the back of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator.
7. Connect the expansion cable from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion in Port on the back of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) Icon is illuminated on the display of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.

Option 3: On the side of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse

Steps:

1. Place Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod on one side of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse.

2. You can purchase Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod Wheels separately and install the wheels on the bottom of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod for better mobility.
   Visit Naturesgenerator.com for more information about Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod Wheels.

3. Connect the expansion cable from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion In Port on the back of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) Icon is illuminated on the display of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.

After you connect your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse, you will experience an increased run time of approximately 200% by adding one Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod, approximately 300% by adding two Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pods and 400% by adding three Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pods.
How to Use Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod

1. Press the On/Off button to turn on 12V DC ports and battery-level LEDs. The On/0ff button will be illuminated while being pressed.
2. Press the On/Off button again to turn off 12V DC ports and battery-level LEDs. The On/Off button will be illuminated while being pressed.
3. The 12V DC ports and battery level LEDs will be turned off automatically after no power is drawn from 12V DC ports after 12 hours.

How to Recharge Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Recharging from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels (sold separately):

1. Place your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels where they will get as much direct sunlight as possible. While direct sunlight is always preferred, the power panels will also send a small amount of charge to your Powerhouse during hazy or overcast sky conditions.
2. Connect two Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels in series.
3. Connect the MC4 connectors of your Power Panel Cable to the remaining MC4 connectors on Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. A minimum of two serial-connected Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels are needed to recharge Nature’s Generator Powerhouse.
4. Insert Power Panel Cable plug into Solar Input port on the front of your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod. You will know it is recharging when the battery level LEDs are running, solar panel icon is illuminated, and battery bar starts running. The battery bar will stop running when the battery is full or there is not enough power from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels.
5. It usually takes about 8 to 15 hours to recharge the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod if using two Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. The recharging time, of course, also depends on the temperature and the strength of the sunlight.
6. To increase the recharging speed, you can connect the two serial connected Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels in parallel connection. The Solar Input port can handle up to 2000 watts of solar power. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for more information about Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels.

Recharging from the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine (sold separately):

1. Place your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine where it will get sufficient wind.
2. Follow the manual of Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine to set up the wind turbine.
3. Insert the wind turbine cable connector into Wind Input port on the front of your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod. You will know it is recharging when the battery level LEDs are running. The battery level LEDs will stop running when the battery on the LCD display is full or there is not enough power from wind turbine. The recharging speed depends on the strength of the wind.
4. To increase the recharging speed, connect another Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine by the dual charger controller. The Wind Input port can handle up to 1000 watts of wind power.
   VisitNaturesgenerator.com for more information about Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine.

Recharging from Nature’s Generator Powerhouse

1. Connect Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to Nature’s Generator Powerhouse by the expansion cable.
2. When Nature’s Generator is being recharged by solar, wind or wall, Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod will be recharged at the same time.
3. The battery level LEDs do not run while Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is recharged from Nature’s Generator, but you can press On/off Button to check the battery level.

How to Maintain and Store Your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Turn off the 12V and battery level LEDs when your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is not in use. Recharge your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod once every four months and store it in a ventilated, cool and dry location. This keeps the battery healthy and prolongs its life. Failure to maintain Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod by these steps can result in battery damage which will void the product warranty. Clean your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with a soft, lint-free cloth. If your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is very dirty, moisten a soft, lint- free cloth in a weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with the cloth, followed by a clean dry cloth to wipe down you Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.

Troubleshooting

My Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod won’t charge when I connect my solar panel to it. Please follow these steps.

1. If you are not using Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Panels, make sure the solar panels have simialr characteristics.
2. Make sure the solar panels are pointed directly toward the sun. It is preferred to position the solar panels facing south. The solar panels may produce little or no power if they are positioned in the shade.
3. Check the cable connection on your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and make sure it IS properly connected.
4. If battery level LEDs light up, but are not running, it means Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is being fully charged by the solar panels or that the solar panels do not have high enough voltage to recharge the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.

My Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod won’t charge when I connect my wind turbine to it.

Please follow these steps.

1. If you are not using Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine, make sure the wind turbine has similar characteristics.
2. Make sure there is sufficient wind that spins the wind turbine fast enough. The wind turbine must spin fast enough to generate higher voltage than Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod before the wind turbine can charge Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
3. Check the cable connection on your Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and make sure it is properly connected.
4. If battery level LEDs light up, but are not running, it means the wind turbine does not have high enough voltage to recharge the Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.

Technical Specifications

Battery:

• Type: AGM Sealed Lead Acid
• Capacity: 48V 100Ah (4800Wh)
• Self-discharge : Recommend recharging every 4 months

Ports:

• 12V Socket: 10A max
• 12V Port: 10A max
• 48V Port: 5A max
• Expansion Cable : 43 inch

Charges:

• Solar Charger: 2000watt
• Wind Charger: 1000watt
• Battery Level LED lights: 8 LED lights

General

• Dimensions: Power house Power Pod: 28 x 18x 11 inches (720466281 mm)
• Power house Power Pod (with wheels): 28 x 18 x 15 inches (720466376 mm)
• Operating temperature: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C)
• Storage Temperature: 23-111 °F (-5-45 °c)
• Weight: 295 Ibs (134 kg)

Limited Warranty

One-Year Limited Warranty

• Natures Generator Inc. warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product, that the product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of your purchase of the product (“Warranty Period”).
• This product must be purchased from an authorized dealer and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished products.

What does this Warranty Cover?

• During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the product is determined to be defective by an authorized dealer, Natures Generator Inc. will (at its sole option): (1) repair the product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Nature’s Generator and are not returned to you. If service of products or parts is required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your product during the Warranty Period.
• Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the product.

How to Obtain Warranty Service?

• Please call 1-800-975-7909 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. You will be provided with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and return instructions. Send product to:
• Natures Generator Inc. 3130 Paseo Mercado Suite 106
• Oxnard, CA 93036
• Please include the RMA number prominently displayed on the shipping box and include your name, phone number and address with the product inside the box.

Where is the Warranty Valid?

• This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in North America (United States, Canada).

What does the Warranty not Cover?

• This warranty does not cover:
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to force majeure, such as lightning strikes, fire, flood, etc..
• Accident
• Misuse
• Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the product
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Natures Generator Inc. to service the product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as batteries
• Products, where the factory-applied serial number, has been altered or removed
• REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. NATURES GENERATOR INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. NATURES GENERATOR INC. PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESs OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
• Contact Natures Generator Inc:
• For customer service please call 1-800-975-7909
• Natures Generator Inc.
• 3130 Paseo Mercado Suite 106
• Oxnard, CA 93036
• Visit Naturesgenerator.com for More Information

References

• Solar Generator & Wind, Whole Home Power Backup | Nature's Generator

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