GOALZERO YETI 700 Portable Power Station User Guide

**GOALZERO YETI 700 Portable Power Station User Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all warnings, instructions and cautions carefully before use to avoid personal injury, property damage or damage to your Yeti 300/500/700, or any connected products. Goal Zero reserves the right to update this document without prior notice. Please visit www.goalzero.com to find the latest product information and the most recent version of the User Guide.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

• WARNING – Your Yeti outputs the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Please handle and use it carefully, as you would a normal AC outlet on the wall.
• WARNING – Observe and carefully follow all connector ratings. There is a risk of excessive heat, melting, fire, or electric shock from the use of accessories, charging cords, or other electrical connections if the appropriate connector ratings do not match the Yeti connector ratings. Consult your product manuals for information about electrical connector ratings.
• WARNING – Ensure all connectors and accessories are tightly and securely plugged in. Loose connections can lead to fire and other risks.
• WARNING – DO NOT allow the unit to be dropped, seriously jarred, punctured, or otherwise damaged.
• WARNING – DO NOT use your Yeti if it is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• WARNING – DO NOT allow foreign objects to enter into inputs, outputs or ventilation holes.
• WARNING – DO NOT open your Yeti or tamper with or attempt to replace your battery.
• WARNING – DO NOT allow children to use the Yeti.
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting and connectors or plugs.
• WARNING – DO NOT stack anything on top of this device while it is in storage or in use.
• WARNING – DO NOT charge, turn on or otherwise use your Yeti if it is submerged or exposed to a significant amount of liquid, or if any liquid enters the unit casing. If internal components get wet, your Yeti must be disposed of. Failure to comply with these guidelines could cause serious damage, injury, or death. In this case, isolate it in a fire safe location before disposal. Contact your local fire department if you see any sparks or smell burning. Contact a local fire department or a local battery recycling center for instructions on battery disposal requirements in your area. More information about safely recycling batteries can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-householdbatteries
• WARNING – DO NOT use your Yeti with life-saving medical equipment. Take special care whenever using your device with medical equipment or around medical equipment and ensure that the specified requirements of the medical equipment are compatible with the device. Your Yeti is not a certified Uninterruptable Power Supply and has not been tested to hospital-grade standards or any standards specifically related to medical equipment.
• WARNING – DO NOT expose the Yeti to extreme temperatures (greater than 140 degrees F/60 degrees C or less than -4 degrees F/-20 degrees C).
• WARNING – Keep your unit in a dry, well-ventilated area when in use and do not obstruct fan openings. Inadequate ventilation may cause damage to your device.
• WARNING – DO NOT expose the unit to strong electrostatic or electromagnetic conditions.
• WARNING – DO NOT put fingers or hands into the product.
• WARNING – Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by power pack manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• WARNING – DO NOT operate the power pack with a damaged cord or plug, or a damaged output cable.
• WARNING – When charging the internal battery, work in a well ventilated area and do not restrict ventilation in any way

For assistance with your device in the United States, visit our contact page at www.goalzero.com/contact or call 1-888-794-6250. For assistance with your device outside of the United States, contact the local distributor. If you do not have contact information for the local distributor, contact us in the United States and we will help connect you to the local repres

What’s in the Box

1. Yeti 300/500/700
   

2. AC Power Cord

3. User Guide

How it Works

CHARGE IT

STORE IT

WATTS
FAST CHARGING| 1 HOUR| 1.5 HOURS| 2 HOURS1
12 V CAR CHARGER (10 A)| 3 HOURS| 5 HOURS| 7 HOURS

For individual product and device run times visit goalzero.com

Get To Know Your Gear

Lift the weather protection cover to use the ports.
NOTE: Turn individual ports on and off using the port activation buttons. Be sure to press the
buttons and turn off the ports when the power station is not in use to prevent excess battery drain.

Charging Your Power Station

When charging your Yeti, you will notice a battery segment blinking in the display. This indicates the current charge status. Once your power station is fully charged, all battery segments will be lit and remain solid. As long as there is more power going into Yeti than is being pulled from the output ports, the display will also indicate an estimated time until fully charged. This is an estimated time based on the power input and output numbers at that time; it will gradually adjust to a shorter or longer time as the average charge or discharge rates fluctuate. In the upper left corner of the display, you can also see the number of watts being input.

Charging from Solar

IMPORTANT NOTE:
When solar charging your power station, take note of the voltages of the solar panels and do not exceed 30 V. Individual solar panels, or  solar panels chained in series in excess of 30 V cannot be used with the Goal Zero Yeti and can cause serious damage to the unit. For help on chaining solar panels, call our Customer Solutions Center at 888-794-6250.

Your Goal Zero Yeti has one 8mm charging port located on the left side of the faceplate. It is designed to work with Goal Zero solar panels and is capable of taking in 200 W of solar.

1. Place your solar panel where it will get as much direct sunlight as possible; even partial shading will greatly reduce charging power.
2. Insert the blue-ringed plug from the panel into the input port on the Yeti. You willknow the Yeti is charging when the blue LED light next to the input port lights up, and the battery segments in the LCD battery display are blinking. The Yeti is fully charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid.
3. Some Goal Zero panels are chainable to provide more power to your Yeti and reduce solar charge times.

For more information about integrating your Yeti with solar, visit our website at
www.goalzero.com.

Charging from the Wall
Plug your Yeti into any wall outlet. You will know it is charging when the blue LED light next to the input port turns on, and battery segments in the battery display are blinking. The power station is fully charged when all battery segments stop blinking and remain solid.
NOTE: For additional charging options such as car charging, visit www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories.

Using Your Power Station

DOWNLOAD THE GOAL ZERO APP AND UPDATE YOUR DEVICE
The Goal Zero app makes it easy to control your Yeti, adjust settings, and monitor your power usage. Download it from your app store, then follow the instructions in the app to pair with Wi-Fi and set up your power station. The app will also prompt you with any new firmware updates. Please make these updates before using your device for optimal performance.

HOW TO USE YOUR YETI POWER STATION

1. Press and hold the power button on the back of the unit for 2 seconds until the display turns on.
2. Press the button located above each port to power that specific port. When not using certain ports, turn them off to conserve power.
3. You’ll know the port is turned on when the white LED light on the button is illuminated.
4. Plug in your devices. The Yeti will not turn off automatically if a port is left turned on, even when no load is present. This prevents shutdown when intermittent or very low power loads are used.’

You can charge your Goal Zero Yeti and power devices simultaneously. If possible, keep your Goal Zero Yeti plugged into a power source when not in use, or plug into an AC power source every 12-18 months to keep battery fully charged.

Best-Use Strategy
When charging equipment with your Yeti, take note of the LCD Battery Display. If you plug in devices that have a high power requirement, the charge level can drop very quickly. When using the AC power output, the power station will be converting the energy from the DC power of the battery to the AC power needed by your device. Although your power station has a highly efficient inverter, there is still some energy lost in the conversion and you may not get the full rated capacity of the battery. If you’re experiencing shorter runtimes, you may want to check the device’s power requirements.

Cold Weather Usage
Cold temperatures (below freezing) can impact the power station’s battery capacity. We recommend keeping your Yeti power station in a temperature controlled environment for best performance.

Display and Buttons

BUTTONS

LIGHT| This button activates the display
PAIR| Press the PAIR button to connect your power station to the Goal Zero app.
INFO| Press the INFO button to alternate between the battery state of charge percentage and the Hours to Empty/Full on your Yeti’s screen.
ICONS
INPUT| Shows the amount of power (watts) going into the Yeti while charging. If charging from solar, you’ll see the watts change as you reposition the panels into/out of the sunlight, or if the panels are shaded by other objects.
OUTPUT| Shows the amount of power (watts) your devices are using while plugged into the Yeti.
HOURS TO FULL HOURS TO EMPTY| Shows the amount of time before your Yeti is completely charged or empty, depending on if the net amount of power going into the Yeti is positive or negative.
| Shows 10 segments, approximating 10% per segment As you use your power station, segments will disappear from the display, indicating the remaining charge. When charging your Yeti, you will notice a battery segment blinking. This indicates the current charge status. Once your Yeti is fully charged, all battery segments will be lit and remain solid. As long as there is more power going into the Yeti than is being pulled from the output ports, the display will also indicate an estimated time until fully charged. This is an estimated time based onthe power input and output numbers at that time; it will adjust to a shorter or longer time if the charge or discharge rates fluctuate. Note that when you first plug in a power source, whether it’s a solar panel or a wall charger, the Yeti may take a minute to detect and adjust its charge circuitry before it starts drawing power from the source.
ICONS (CONT.)

| The power station is charging from the 8mm input port
| The power station is charging from a wall outlet.
| The power station is over the recommended operating temperature.
| The power station is under the recommended operating temperature.
| Icon will light up and remain on if the Battery Management System is not detected or if the battery’s health is below 50%

AUTOMATIC POWER SWITCHING (APS)
The product will automatically enter the Automatic Power Switching (APS) mode when you are inputting power into the AC input port and simultaneously outputting through the AC output. Power will pass directly from the grid or AC power source to the loads connected to the Yeti and bypass the inverter of the Yeti. If grid power is interrupted, power will quickly switch to Yeti power. The Yeti switches from grid to battery in under 20ms, but it does not support 0ms switching. Some sensitive loads may be interrupted during the switch over. When using your Yeti in APS mode, do not overload the AC output.
NOTE: If the AC output of your Yeti exceeds the 10A AC input breaker, the breaker will trip and need to be reset after the load is reduced below the 10A limit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes ordinances. If the unit is not connected to ground by the AC cord, it should be grounded with the grounding connection that is included on the back of the power station.

WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor is able to result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

AUTOMATIC POWER SWITCHING (APS)
The product will automatically enter the Automatic Power Switching (APS) mode when you are inputting power into the AC input port and simultaneously outputting through the AC output. Power will pass directly from the grid or AC power source to the loads connected to the Yeti and bypass the inverter of the Yeti. If grid power is interrupted, power will quickly switch to Yeti power.

The Yeti switches from grid to battery in under 20ms, but it does not support 0ms switching. Some sensitive loads may be interrupted during the switch over. When using your Yeti in APS mode, do not overload the AC output.
NOTE: If the AC output of your Yeti exceeds the 10A AC input breaker, the breaker will trip and need to be reset after the load is reduced below the 10A limit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes ordinances. If the unit is not connected to ground by the AC cord, it should be grounded with the grounding connection that is included on the back of the power station.

WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor is able to result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Storage and Maintenance

Store your power station in a climate-controlled, dry location. If you can’t keep your power station plugged into a power source during storage, keep the power button in the off state and charge the unit once every 12-18 months.

Failure to maintain your power station by following these steps can result in battery damage which will void the product warranty.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, induding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. To maintain-compliance with RSS-102 — Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body

Technical Specifications

Battery:|
---|---
Cell Chemistry                                           LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Pack Capacity| 296.96 Wh (25.6 V)| 499.2 Wh (25.6 V)| 677.376 Wh (25.6 V)
Lifecycles| 4000| 4000| 4000*
Shelf-life                                    Charge every 12-18 months (in “main power off” state)
Battery management system| Yes| Yes| Yes
Ports:| | |
Output| | |
2x USB-A| 18 W| 18 W| 18 W
1x USB-C| 100 W| 100 W| 100 W
1x USB-C| 30 W| 30 W| 30 W
1x 12V 6mm port| 10 A| 10 A| 10 A
1x 12V Car Port| 12 A| 12 A| 12 A
2x AC| 350 W, 600W Surge| 500 W, 1000 W Surge| 600 W, 1000 W Surge

Combined output of 12 V ports cannot exceed 13.5 A

• (0.5C discharge, climate controlled, 80% original capacity.)

Pour les conditions de garantie et vous inscrire, consultez la page www.goalzero.com/warranty Pour demander une copie physique de l’appel de garantie 1-888-794-6250. Pour les brevets, veuillez consulter https://www.goalzero.com/pages/ip

NOTE: All DC outputs are regulated.

Input

AC Input 420 W max 500 W max 500 W max
8mm Solar 200 W max 200 W max 200 W max

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my unit?

Press the Light and Info buttons at the same time and hold for 3 seconds to reset the Yeti power station.

What type of battery is in my Yeti power station?

Your Goal Zero Yeti uses Lithium Iron Phosphate: Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries can store and release a lot of energy in a short period of time. The batteries in your Goal Zero Yeti are in a protective enclosure with a sophisticated battery management and protection system controlling its terminals to the outside world.

Can I take the Yeti power station on a plane?

No. It is not allowed on planes under FAA regulations. The Yeti 300, 500, and 700 have batteries that exceed the current FAA regulations for passenger air travel.

How do I know if my power station is charged?

To check the charge level of your Yeti, refer to the LCD Battery Display. When lit up, you’ll see a battery outline with 10 segments, indicating the current charge level. It is okay to use your Yeti even when it’s not fully charged.

Why is the light on the AC port activation button blinking?

A blinking light on the AC button indicates that at the current load, the AC inverter will be shutting off soon. Recharge your power station as soon as possible to continue powering your device. Once the AC inverter has shut off, the Yeti will attempt to reset itself three times. After three attempts, the AC inverter will remain off until you physically reset it by pushing the AC button or by recharging the battery a small amount.

Why is the light on the port activation button red?

A red light on the 12 V, USB, and AC activation buttons indicate the port has been shut off to protect your Yeti and the devices you have plugged in. Recharge your Yeti as soon as possible to continue powering your devices.

Why doesn’t my hair dryer work with the power station?

Some appliances use more watts than your unit can output. The Yeti 300 allows for 350 W of power. The Yeti 500 allows for 500 W of power and the Yeti 700 allows for 600 W. This means if your device is using more than 350-500 W for an extended period of time, the Yeti’s inverter will shut off.

Troubleshooting

If your devices are not recharging from your Yeti, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the Output Port has been turned on. The white LED light on the power button should be lit up. a. If any of the lights have turned red, this indicates a trip. Push the button again to reset it. The light will turn white when it is successfully reset.
2. Check the Battery Display. If it is at 20% or below, charge your power station.
3. Check the LCD Display for warning icons: OVERLOAD: Power draw exceeds port’s maximum allowance. Indicated by red light in the port’s button. Battery requires attention. Contact customer support. 1-888-794-6250
4. If you are still experiencing trouble with your power station, please call ourCustomer Solutions Center at 1-888-794-6250 or by email at support@ goalzero.com

References

• Yeti Accessories – Goal Zero
• Yeti Accessories – Goal Zero
• ip – Goal Zero

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