TRIPP LITE GC500L 500W Portable Lithium Ion Generator Charger Owner’s Manual

TRIPP LITE GC500L 500W Portable Lithium Ion Generator Charger

Introduction

Congratulations! Your new Portable Lithium-Ion Generator/Charger will give you years of reliable, carefree service. This unit supports USB, DC and AC output. Before using this unit, please read the Owner’s Manual carefully and keep for reference.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Portable Generator/Chargers.

• Do not short-circuit the unit. To avoid short-circuiting, keep the unit away from all metal objects (e.g. coins, hair-pins, keys, etc.).
• Do not heat the unit or dispose of it in fire, water or other liquids. Keep away from high temperatures. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.
• Keep away from high humidity and/or dusty environments.
• Do not disassemble or reassemble this unit.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on this unit.
• Only those who are properly trained or qualified to use this device should do so. Anyone who is not trained or qualified should not use this device unless it is under the supervision of someone who is properly trained or qualified to do so.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not use the device as a toy.
• To allow proper ventilation, do not cover the device with towels, clothing or any other item.
• The unit may become hot when charging; this is normal. Use caution when handling.
• Do not charge the unit over the required time.
• Disconnect the unit when fully charged.
•  Use the unit properly to avoid electronic shock.
• The product is used only for emergency situations, it cannot replace the standard DC or AC power of household appliances or digital products.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended

Important Safety Instructions

Battery Warnings

• This device contains an internal, non-removable, high-quality lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery, as you may damage the device.
• The battery can be charged and discharged over 1000 times, before its capacity degrades.
• To obtain optimal charging capacity, we recommend you charge the unit within 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC).
• Below freezing temperatures can affect the unit’s battery capacity. If the unit is exposed to off-grid sub-zero conditions, we recommend you keep your unit in an insulated cooler and connected to a power source such as solar panels (not included). The natural heat generated by the unit contained in an insulated cooler will keep battery capacity at its highest.
• In order to avoid interference during charging, keep the unit away from TV, radio and other equipment.
• If the unit will not been used for a prolonged period, disconnect the cable and store in a cool, dry place.
• Some portable devices may need to be set in charge mode to charge. Refer to your devices’ documentation for more information.
• To extend the life of the product’s lithium-ion battery, it is best to charge every 3 months and at least once within 6 months.
• Please recycle Tripp Lite Products. The batteries used in this Tripp Lite product are lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are highly recyclable. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements. You can go the Tripp Lite Website for up-to date information on recycling the batteries: tripplite.com/support/recycling-program/.

Package Includes

• 500W Portable Lithium-Ion Generator/Charger
• AC Power Adapter
• CLA Car Charger Adapter
• Owner’s Manual

Product Features

Front
A LED Display
B USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 Port (5~9V 2A)
C USB-A Ports (5V 3.1A)
D USB-C Quick Charge 3.0 Port (5~9V 2A)
E 5-15R AC Outlets
F DC Outputs (9~12.6V 10A)
G Input Quick Recharging

Side
H Handle
I Cooling Vents

LED Display
J USB Output
K QC 3.0 Output
L DC Output
M Type-C Output
N DC Output
O Battery Capacity
P AC Output
Q Input

Powering Devices

Powering 12V DC Devices

To provide power to 12V DC devices (such as a headlamp, fan, etc.), plug your device into the 5.5 mm 12V DC output or Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CLA). Short-circuit/overpower protection: The DC output rated power is <120W (max output <145W). If the DC output is short circuited or overpowered (load power

120W), the unit will shut down. If this occurs, press the DC switch to resume use.

Notes:

• Before attempting to power your device, confirm whether your DC 12V device supports charging with a 5.5 mm DC header interface (the diameter of the DC port is 5.5 mm). Otherwise, you may be unable to connect with the unit’s DC output and an adapter may be needed. For more information, consult the device manufacturer’s documentation.
• The 12V DC output voltage range is 9V and 12.6V with a maximum output current of 12A. DC output voltage drops while the battery capacity drops due to chemical characteristics of the battery. If your device does not have a built-in input voltage stabilizing function, it may shut down when input voltage is too low. If this occurs, unplug your device and charge the u

Powering AC Devices

WARNING! The AC outlets, AC voltage and frequency are different according to different countries. Please check first whether the product specifications are consistent with the device specifications before use.

Connect the power cable plug of the electrical device to the AC outlet, then switch on the POWER AC button. The unit will start providing power to your devices. Short-circuit/overload protection: During an AC output short-circuit or overload (>600W), the AC output function will stop. If this occurs, remove the load and press the AC button to reactive the unit. For some electrical appliances, such as refrigerators, ice machines, laser printers, etc., there will be a short peak power (up to 1000W or above) upon starting up. This may activate the overload protection feature. If this occurs, remove the device and press the AC button to reactive the unit. Short-circuit/overpower protection: The DC output rated power is <120W (max output <145W). If the DC output is short circuited or overpowered (load power >120W), the unit will shut down. If this occurs, press the AC button to reactive the unit.

Note: Turn off the AC switch to save energy if the AC output function is not needed.

Powering Devices

Powering USB Devices

Connect the digital device to the USB interface of the power pack and press the USB button to power the device.
Note: For some smart devices, such as a Bluetooth headset or LED light, the charge current is very low (<150mA). This is too low to be detected by the power pack and these smart devices are not able to receive power from the power pack. Quick charge 3.0: The power pack supports Quick Charge 3.0 output technology with 5V-9V 2A maximum output. Quick charge 3.0 is compatible with smartphones and tablets that use Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology. For exact charging voltage and current, consult the device manufacturer’s documentation.

Note: When the product is in overloaded or short-circuit protection is activated, remove the load and USB auto activation.

Charging the Power Pack Unit

Charging from an AC Outlet
Using the included AC power adapter, plug the unit into any wall outlet to charge the unit. The blue LED battery indicators will blink when the unit is charging. When the unit is fully charged, all battery indicators will stop blinking and remain solid. After the unit is fully charged, unplg the AC power adapter from the wall outlet.

Charging from a Solar Panel (Optional, Not Included)
With a user-supplied solar panel, place the solar panel where it will receive as much direct sunlight as possible, then plug the output of the solar panel into the input of the unit to start charging. The blue LED battery indicators will blink when the unit is charging. When the unit is fully charged, all battery indicators will stop blinking and remain s

Charging from a 12V CLA Cigarette Lighter
Using the included CLA car charger adapter, plug the unit into a 12V cigarette lighter in your vehicle. The blue LED battery indicators will blink when the unit is charging. When the unit is fully charged, all battery indicators will stop blinking and remain solid.
Attention: To avoid car battery power loss, charging this unit through a car cigarette lighter is only available when your vehicle’s engine is running.

Specifications

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 2x USB-A 5V 3.1A
DC Output| 1x Cigarette Lighter Adapter 4x 5521 DC Output :9~12.6V 10A (12A Max total)
AC Power| 110V 60 Hz, 500W Continuous
Power Indicator| LED Display
Operation Temperature| 14°F~104°F (-10°C~40°C)
Battery Lifecycle| >1000x
Warranty| 2 years/1000+ battery charge cycles

Warranty and Product Registration

2-Year Limited Warranty
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges.
Visit tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.
Product Registration
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References

• UPS & Battery Recycling | Eaton

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