Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Operation, Operating Conditions and Guidelines

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3 Operation

Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack efficiently. This chapter covers:

•Choosing a Location (page 3–2)

•Recharging the XPower Powerpack (page 3–3)

•Operating AC appliances (page 3–11)

•Operating 12 volt DC appliances (page 3–14)

•Control Panel Operation (page 3–16

•Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine (page 3–18)

•Using the Emergency light (page 3–20)

•Using the Air compressor (page 3–22)

•Radio Operation (page 3–28)

•Connecting to an external battery for additional run time (page 3–30)

Operating Conditions and Guidelines

CAUTION

Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack.

CAUTION

The XPower Powerpack is not intended for use as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

WARNING: Limitations on Use

The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R are not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

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Contents Owner’s Guide Powerpack 400 RDate and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information References to XPower PowerpackImportant Safety Instructions Figure i Basic Safety Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Xii Figures Xiv Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Comprehensive ProtectionLow Battery Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety FuseOverheating Contents FeaturesFront Panel XPower Powerpack FeaturesDC Power Socket can Feature DescriptionCompressor Nozzle Adaptor compartment Storage CompartmentBack Panel Radio Enlargement Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAir Compressor 5Air Compressor FeaturesEmergency Light and Jump-Start Port Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R7Accessories and Accessory Bag AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesRecharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Charging with the AC Charger 2Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable 3Charging with DC Power Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet To recharge with a solar panel Recharging From a Solar Panel5Checking the State-of-Charge Checking the State-of-ChargeAC Appliance Watts a Hours b AC AppliancesOperating AC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmOverload Protection Vdc Appliance Watts a Hours b Vdc Appliances7Operating AC Appliances Operating DC AppliancesControl Panel Operation Required How to Condition ActionCharging Status Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine 10Emergency Light Using the Emergency Light11Using the Emergency Light Using the Air Compressor 12XPower Powerpack Air Compressor To use a Nozzle Adapter Over-Temperature Safety ProtectionOther Inflatables Inflating TiresTires Bicycle TiresTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires To inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentPower Draw Radio FeaturesListening to the AM Band Radio Operation Required How to Condition Required ActionConnecting to an External Battery 18Basic Jump-start Cable Safety 19Connecting the XPower Powerpack to an External Battery Battery Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Life Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Capacity Ah Obtaining a Replacement BatteryFasteners Battery Replacement ProcedureTo replace a light bulb Replacing the Incandescent LightTo replace the external fuse Replacing the External FuseRecycling Maintenance 975-0162-01-01 Specifications Electrical SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionRadio XPower Powerpack 400 R only AccessoriesAir Compressor XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 R Physical SpecificationsTelevision Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Warranty Warranty and ReturnProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureSerial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your SystemWA-6