Frequently Asked Questions - GOAL ZERO Power from Yeti 150 Mode D'emploi

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of battery is in my YETI?
Your YETI uses a 12V sealed lead-acid battery (AGM), similar to what is found
in your car. Here are some basic facts about AGM batteries:
1. AGM batteries should be kept full at all times.
This means you should leave your YETI plugged into a power sources at all
times, especially during storage.
2. AGM batteries last longer if you do not drain them completely.
This stems from the "battery memory myth" in old rechargeable batteries.
You can read more about this in the Battery 101 section on page 12.
How do I know if my YETI 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 5 segments, indicating the current charge
level. You can turn on the Battery Display by pushing one of the power buttons
above each output port. It is OK to use your YETI even when it's not fully
charged.
My YETI is beeping... what does that mean?
Plug your YETI into a power source, like a solar panel or outlet, as soon as
possible. This chirping is to alert you that your YETI's battery is low and needs
to be charged.
Is the battery inside my YETI replaceable?
Your YETI depends on an advanced lead-acid battery to power your gear, and
like all other batteries, one day it will make the journey to the battery graveyard.
Lucky for you, the YETI's battery is replaceable. Follow these steps for
replacing your YETI's battery:
1. Disconnect all cables and cords from the YETI.
2. Unscrew the four bolts attaching the top of the YETI to its body and lift off.
3. Locate the RED and BLACK battery connections.
4. Pull back lightly in each connector.
5. Install the new battery by carefully setting it inside the YETI.
6. Reattach RED and BLACK battery connections.
7. Reattach the top of the YETI to its base.
Once you have replaced your battery, you will need to find a local battery
recycling center to dispose of it properly.
For more help replacing your YETI's battery, contact our Customer Solutions
Center at 1-888-794-6250 or at support@goalzero.com
One of the green LED lights on the Output Port buttons turned red... what
does that mean?
You have tripped the over current protection inside the YETI, which usually
means your device has pulled too much power. Reset the breaker by pushing
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the Output Port button twice. If this continues to happen, check and make sure
your device is suitable for use with the YETI, then give our Customer Solutions
center a call.
How do I know if my device will work with the YETI?
First, you'll need to determine the amount of power your device requires. This
may require some research on your end, a good online search or reading the
user guide for your device should suffice.
Second, you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports.
For example, the AC port is monitored by an inverter that allows for 80W of
continuous power. This means if your device is a pulling more than 80W for an
extended period of time, the YETI's inverter will shut off. The YETI's 12V ports
allow for 120W of power and might be a better solution if your device is pulling
more power than the AC inverter can handle.
Once you know your device is compatible, you'll want to determine how long
you'll be able to power your gear from the YETI.
How long will the YETI run my device?
Here's a quick and dirty lesson in power:
All GOAL ZERO rechargers have a number in their name, ex. GUIDE 10 Plus
Recharger, GOAL ZERO YETI 150 Portable Power Station. These numbers
refer to the Watt Hours (Wh), or the amount of energy that can be stored in each
battery, and how you'll know if your gear is compatible with each recharger. For
example, a 200Wh battery should run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2).
If your gear falls within the 150Wh capacity of the YETI, you'll want to check
the restrictions on each of the output ports.
Here are some common devices and their watt-hour requirements:
Device
Light-a-Life 12V Lantern (3Wh)
Smartphone (5-7Wh)
Tablet (25-42Wh)
Digital Camera (8Wh)
DVD Player (20-25W)
Laptop (50W)
Radio/Stereo (40W)
So when you're deciding on what to power from your new GOAL ZERO recharger,
do some research into your device's wattage consumption. For more quick tips
and learning tools, check out www.GOALZERO.com/learn.html
Disclaimer for modified-sine wave inverter used in the Goal Zero YETI 150
Portable Power Station:
Modified-sine wave inverters, like those used in the YETI 150, are the most
common inverters on the market. They work great with small electronic
Power from Yeti 150
50 Hrs
15 Recharges
3-6 Recharges
12 Recharges
6-7 Hrs
1-7.5 Hrs
3 Hrs
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