Operating AC AppliancesOperating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC AppliancesAC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (inwatts) they consume. Duracell® Powerpack can power mostappliances within its continuous power rating (240 W, 2 A).Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operatefrom the Duracell® Powerpack. They may have high surgerequirements or should not be run from the Duracell®Powerpack. See "High Surge Appliances" on page 16 and"Trouble Appliances" on page 16.Run Time on Typical AC AppliancesNote: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer theDuracell® Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell®Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1.Table 3-1 AC Appliances and Run TimesAC Appliance Wattsa Time bCordless phone 5 10 hrs.• __ • __ .• •.•• __ '.'••••..._ _ .• __ .•..__ ·_ _."M.•.•.•__ __ __ •.•.•._ ",...... .•.•...•. __ •. • ._._. ._ __ ....•. __ •.•.••.•.• ..•. __ '•. __ • __ ..••. __ .•. __ .•. __ •.•._ •.•._ .• _ .. _ .. _. ._.•. _ .• ._",, , __ .. _.•....•._Portable stereo 10 7 hrs..__ _---•..__.. _-_ - -.. _..-.--.._--.-_._.._-_ _-_..__.. ,_._----_ .. _ _---_.. _" _."-_._ " .. "." ,_ "_., •..._ "."_.,-_ .._._" _.•.._ _--_._ -_ __ ,.._ _ _------_.-._.._.. _.. "" _-_.. " "" _.- •... _.""..-Laptop computer 20 2 hrs. 30 min.------- ------.--..-----------t-----------Fan 100 25 min.36" TV 133 20 min.3/8" drill 300 5 min.a. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.b. Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary basedon modellbrand of appliance.15