CELESTRON Power Tank Lithium PRO Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Celestron
Table of Contents
Rechargeable Power Supply
INSTRUCTION MANUAL #18768
Features and Contents of PowerTank Lithium Pro
1. Charge status indicator
2. Power button
3. USB port charging indicator LED (red)
4. Ports for charging USB devices
5. Lighting control button
6. Charging Port /12VDC Output Port
7. Tripod leg mount
8. LED light panel
9. Celestron telescope power cable (6.5’ long)
10. 100-240V AC charger (16VDC – 2 A)
11. Tripod leg strap
12. International Adapter Plugs (x4)
OPERATION OF POWERTANK LITHIUM PRO
Charging the Battery
1. Determine which AC plug adapter you need for your location and slide it
into place on the charger body. Make sure it is fully seated and snaps into
place.
2. Pull the rubber cover from the charging port on the side of the PowerTank
Lithium Pro and plug in the charger’s cable.
3. Plug in the charger to your electrical outlet. The adapter can accept an
input of 100 to 240V at 50/60Hz.
4. The battery indicator lights will blink when charging. When charging is
complete, all of the lights will remain lit.
NOTE : If you are traveling internationally with this device, it may be
necessary to change to a different plug adapter. Simply depress the locking
button on the charger (located directly below the plug), slide the plug
adapter off, and replace it with the adapter you need.
Warning : The charger has an output of 16 Volts DC. Do not attempt to use
this charger to power your telescope directly or significant damage to your
telescope will result.
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
Press the power button once and the battery indicator lights will light up
showing the amount of power left in the battery. All four lights means the
battery is full, 3 lights is 75%, 2 lights is 50% and 1 light is 25%.
Charging USB Devices
Lift up the rubber seal on the top surface of the PowerTank Lithium Pro to
expose the control panel. Plug one end of the USB charging cable that came
with the device you wish to charge into one of the two USB ports on the
PowerTank Lithium Pro. Plug the other end of the cable into your device. Press
the Power button on the control panel once to begin charging. A red light will
appear next to the USB port showing that the power is flowing. The charger
automatically shuts off when the load drops below 100mA for 1 hour. If you
want to end the charging session early, simply unplug your device’s cable from
the power supply. To turn the battery off press and hold the Power Button for
two seconds.
Some devices such as smartphones and tablets have quick charging technology.
The PowerTank Lithium Pro has one USB port that supports quick charge devices.
Please make sure you attach your compatible device to this port to take
advantage of the additional speed.
Powering a Telescope
Pull the rubber cover from the charging/power port on the side of the
PowerTank Lithium Pro and plug in the telescope power cord. One side of the
cable has a threaded connector for attaching to your telescope. The smooth
end fits into the battery. Press the power button on the control panel twice
to activate the power. The battery indicator lights will blink in sequence to
show that power is flowing.
Car Battery Port
The PowerTank Lithium Pro comes with a car battery adapter port that provides
12V DC power (10 amps) to power other external accessories. Flip-up the cap
covering the port and insert your car battery adapter into the port. Press the
power button on the control panel once to activate power. The battery
indicator lights will light up to show that power is flowing.
Illumination
The LED light panel can be used with red or white light. Red light will allow
you to see in the dark while protecting your night vision. White light can be
used when protecting your night vision is not important.
To activate the red LEDs, press the lighting control button once. To increase
the brightness, press the button a second time. To turn it off, press it a
third time.
To activate the white LEDs, press and hold the lighting control button for two
seconds. To increase the brightness, press the button again. To turn it off,
press and hold the button for two seconds.
ATTACHING THE POWER TANK LITHIUM PRO TO YOUR TELESCOPE
The PowerTank Lithium Pro can be set on a telescope accessory tray in either
horizontal or vertical orientation. It can also be attached to a tripod leg by
using the 2.5 inch wide hook and loop strap. Slip the strap through the two
slots in the tripod leg mount. Start by wrapping the strap around the tripod
leg, then feeding the end of the strap through the buckle. Pull the strap
back and secure the hook and loop strap to the desired tension.
TECHNICAL DATA
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Battery Capacity: 158.74 Wh
Input: 16V DC, 2000 mA
Charge time: 6 hours
Output current for telescope: 12V DC @ 5A
Output current for car battery port: 12V DC @ 10A
DISPOSAL
Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product. If you are unsure of
how to dispose of this product, contact the local authority in your
municipality.
WARNING
Unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the device are inadmissible due
to safety reasons. Any usage of this device other than those described above
can damage the product and lead to associated risks such as short circuits,
fire, electric shock, etc. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly
and keep them for further reference.
We do not assume liability for resulting damages to property or personal
injury if the product has been abused in any way or damaged by improper use or
failure to observe these operating instructions.
This product is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children and
pets.
CELESTRON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Celestron warrants your telescope mount to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such
product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be
defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of
Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to
Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.
B. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in
advance of return. Call Celestron at
310-328-9560 to receive the number to
be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name,
address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a brief
description of any claimed defects. Parts or products for which replacement is
made shall become the property of Celestron.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and
insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall be required to
prepay such costs.
Celestron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope
mount covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. In the event
repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall
notify the customer accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to replace any
product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product
of comparable value and function. This warranty shall be void and of no force
of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or
function or subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair.
Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not
covered by this warranty.
CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF
MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH HEREIN. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELESTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS,
GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
CELESTRON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE
DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE
OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations and exclusions 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. Celestron reserves the right to modify
or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope. If
warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope
mount contact:
Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel. 800.421.9649
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have
purchased this product from an authorized Celestron dealer in the U.S.A. or
Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers who
purchased from a Celestron’s International Distributor or Authorized Celestron
Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty service.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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