Why is the run time for heavy loads shorter than if I were operating light loads from the Power Pak?
It is important to remember that a battery holds a certain amount of power. The time duration for operating heavy loads from the batteries is shorter than operating light loads from the Power Pak. A combination of finite power storage and a drop in the battery’s Electromotive Force both play a role in the duration of load operations. Lighter loads will naturally operate for extended periods as it allows the battery voltage to remain higher as the battery is discharged. For Example, if the Power Pak battery voltage is at 11.5 volts, the operator can only run a heavy load for a few minutes, where as a light load could run for hours. OPERATING TIP: When heavy loads are placed on the PAK, the supplied inverter can be left connected to the active “Terminal 2” posts with the inverter power switch in the “on” position. This will notify the operator when the PAK’s batteries are low by sounding the inverter “low battery” alarm. Consult the respective inverter manual for operating information an
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