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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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POWERBANK "PB-15"
ITEM NO. 1313698
INTENDED USE
This product serves as a mobile spare battery and is suitable for charging the rechargeable
battery of, e.g. a mobile device/smartphone. The built-in, permanently installed recharge-
able battery is charged via USB. The device has a charge level indicator with 4 blue LEDs.
Furthermore, there is an integrated LED torch.
Always observe the safety instructions and all other information included in these operating
instructions. Please read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. If you
pass the product on to a third party, please hand over these operating instructions as well.
This product complies with the applicable national and European regulations. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Power bank
• USB-Y cable
• Operating instructions
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
A n exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating
manual which absolutely have to be observed.
T he "arrow" symbol is used where special tips and notes on operation are provided.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
P lease read all instructions before using this device, they include important
information on its correct operation. The warranty will be void in the event
of damage caused by failure to observe these safety instructions! We do not
assume any liability for any resulting damage!
W e do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases,
the warranty will be null and void.
• T he unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is not permitted
for safety and approval reasons (CE). Never dismantle the product!
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• T he product must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong
vibrations or heavy mechanical stress. The product must not get damp or wet.
I f you see any damage, do not use the product any more but take it to a special-
ised workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
• C aution, LED light: Do not look directly into the LED light! Do not look into the
beam directly or with optical instruments!
• A lso observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices that are
connected to this product.
• Do not operate the appliance when it is unattended.
• T he housing of the power bank heats up during operation. Make sure that there is
sufficient ventilation; never cover the product!
• M ake sure that the cable connected to the power bank is not pinched, kinked or
damaged by sharp edges.
• D o not apply force when connecting the USB plugs. A USB plug fits in the USB
socket only on one of its sides.
• A void the following adverse conditions at the location of installation and during
transport:
- dampness or excessive humidity
- extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight
- dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents
- strong vibrations, impacts or blows
- s trong magnetic fields such as those found in the vicinity of machinery or
loudspeakers
• D o not use the product immediately after it has been taken from a cold room
into a warm one. The condensation that forms can ruin the product under certain
circumstances.
A llow the product to reach room temperature before connecting it to the power
supply and putting it to use. This may take several hours.
• H andle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
falls, even from a low height.
• D o not leave packaging material carelessly lying around. It may become a dan-
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gerous plaything for children.
• I f you are not sure about the correct operation or if questions arise which are not
covered by the operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our techni-
cal support or another specialist.
NOTES ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• T he rechargeable battery is permanently installed in the housing of the power
bank and cannot be replaced.
• N ever throw the device into a fire. There is danger of fire or explosion due to the
rechargeable batteries!
• R echarge the battery of the power bank regularly, even if you won't use it (ap-
proximately every 3 months). Otherwise, it may result in a deep discharge of the
battery, thus making it permanently unusable.
N o initial discharge is required before charging due to the rechargeable battery
technology applied.
• P ut the device on a heat-resistant surface while charging. A slight warming during
the charging process is normal.
• I f your skin comes into contact with leaking or damaged batteries, you may suffer
burns. For this reason you should use suitable protective gloves in this case.
• L iquids leaking from rechargeable batteries are very chemically aggressive.
Objects or surfaces coming into contact with these liquids might be considerably
damaged.
COMMISSIONING
Recharge the built-in rechargeable battery completely before each use.
M ake sure that the power rating of your mobile device matches that of the device
(see "Technical data" chapter).
Always read the operating instructions of your mobile device.
Do not short circuit the USB input/output of the power bank.
a) Checking the charge level of the built-in rechargeable battery
Press the control key on the power bank briefly to check the charge level of the built-in re-
chargeable battery. An alternating light indicates that the power bank is checking the battery.
Then the LEDs will indicate the charge status (1 LED = 25%, 2 LEDs = 50%, 3 LEDs = 75%,
4 LEDs = 100%). A single flashing LED indicates that the charge level is below 25%.
T he power bank will turn off and the blue LEDs will go dark after a few seconds, if no
USB device is connected.
b) Charging the internal rechargeable battery via USB adapter
• Unplug the device which is connected to the power bank's charging output.
I t is not possible to simultaneously use the charging output and recharge the power
bank.
• C onnect the micro USB socket using the supplied USB Y-cable to an appropriate USB
power supply (e.g. the power supply that came with your mobile device/smartphone). It
must be capable of supplying a current of at least 1 A.
I t is not important which of the two USB-A connectors of the USB-Y cable is used.
• The LEDs indicate the status of the battery during charging.
S teady lit LEDs indicate the actual charging degree (1 LED steady = battery is charged
25% , 2 LEDs = 50%, 3 LEDs = 75%, 4 LEDs = 100%), while flashing lights indicate the
remaining part of the battery which still has to be recharged.
E xample: 3 LEDs are on, one LED is flashing: The battery has been charged up to at least
75%, and is charging the remaining 25%.
• T he charging time depends on the charge status of the battery and can last for several
hours (for charging time of a fully discharged battery, see chapter "Technical data").
• O nce the built-in rechargeable battery is fully charged, disconnect the power bank from the
voltage/current supply. The power bank is now ready for use.
c) Charging the built-in rechargeable battery via the USB port of a computer
• Unplug the device which is connected to the power bank's charging output.
I t is not possible to simultaneously use the charging output and recharge the power
bank.
• C onnect both USB A plugs of the USB Y-cable supplied with your PC or a USB hub
equipped with its own power supply. Due to the two USB plugs the current accumulates (at
USB2.0, each 500 mA) which make charging via the power bank possible.