PowerTec PT FLAP 6 Mode D'emploi

Powertec models PT FLAP 6, 11, 16,21 & Pocket Power Series - USER GUIDE
CONNECTIONS:
Connect your USB/USB-C / Cigar-lighter charging cable (supplied with your electronic device) to the solar
panel junction box output. Unfold your solar panel if necessary and expose the cells in direct sunlight. Your
device is immediately charging. Note: your solar panel does not store energy but immediately turn light into
electricity. Use Powerbank to store energy: https://www.powertec.fr/en/product-category/power-bank/
LED LIGHTS ON JUNCTION BOX:
For PT models 6, 11 and Pocket : Led indicators will help you better orientate panel within the sun, thus
bringing you optimized intensity Right LED turns RED when solar pannel is producing electricity.
Left LED guides you in the solar exposition. Blu/Purple, efficiency from 50 to 75% / Green full capacity
For PT models 16 & 21 : 1 RED LED light shows that electricity is produced while your panel is opened
in the sunlight
CAUTION:
During the charge, don't let your device under the sun but hide it behind the panel. Fold your solar panel
only on the folding areas. Don't wash or dry with washing- or drying machine
The efficiency of this solar charger depends on sunbeams orientation and climate condition (temperature).
USER TIPS : Check LED or your device charge indicator to verify it works well.
My device isn't charging.
Completely open your solar charger into sunlight direction. Sunlight could be not strong enough (cloudy or
evening light)
My device is still not working while exposed into direct sunlight.
Check all connections, cables and connectors between solar charger and your device
My device is « lighting up » while charging showing suddain start and end of charge.
Intensity of sunlight changes a lot during daytime (specially with cloudy days).
If screen's device is lighting up each time you plug it to the charger, then turn it off to avoid your battery
from getting empty. If noise alerts persist even when your product is off, wait with your charger folded until
the sunlight be constant and then reopen it. A solution to PREVENT from too low light intensity is to use a
« buffer » battery or Powerbank between charger and your device in order to regulate a constant current to
your device, whatever sunlight variations are.
Is my solar charger water resistant?
Yes. Just sweep the pannel with a clean, dry and sweet fabric and let it dry before folding. Don't let the panel
into water. The USB outlet is not waterproof, but is positionned in case of heavy rain, on the hidden face
when panel is exposed to the sun.
Warranty – 3 Years
This product is covered by a limited 3 year warranty against any manufacturing or material defects that can
affect its performance. The manufacturer commits itself to swap the defectiv product during the warranty
period when the pannel is sent back with proof of purchase during the warranty period. This product is not
guaranted against wear and tear or dammage caused by misusage and wrong usage. Moreover, any product
showing evidence of photovoltaics cells creasing or distortion will not be covered by this warranty.
Nota Bene: The efficiency, the usage and the maintenance of the solar charger are out of the manufacturer
control, the manufacturer formally decline any responsibility for damages or direct and indirect associated
expenses due to a misusage or wrong usage of the product.