Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable

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Operation

Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable

WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard

Do not use this recharging method if your vehicle has abnormally high voltage electrical systems that operate above 15 Vdc. This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard. This is typically found in marine applications or on portable generators with DC output.

Important: Although the charge regulation circuitry for the AC charging method does not operate with the DC-to-DC charging method, most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure that the XPower Powerpack is not overcharged.

The XPower Powerpack comes with a DC Charging cable to allow the unit to be charged from a DC source such as an automobile, RV, or boat. The DC Charging Input Port is the DC Socket on the front of the unit. The vehicle to be used for charging must have a 12 Vdc accessory socket and must be running in order to charge the unit.

Important: Disconnect the unit as soon as the battery is fully charged or if the vehicle’s engine is turned off. Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle’s 12 V accessory outlet.

Note: The green Charging Status light will not illuminate when the XPower Powerpack is recharged through the DC Charging Cable.

Note: Battery Charge (%) indicator is only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes.

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Contents Powerpack 400 R Owner’s GuideDate and Revision Purpose Conventions UsedReferences to XPower Powerpack Related InformationImportant 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 Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Xii Figures Xiv About the XPower Powerpack IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadOverheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse Features ContentsXPower Powerpack Features Front PanelFeature Description DC Power Socket canStorage Compartment Compressor Nozzle Adaptor compartmentRadio XPower Powerpack 400 R only Back Panel Radio Enlargement5Air Compressor Features Air CompressorLight ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R Emergency Light and Jump-Start PortAccessories 7Accessories and Accessory BagOperation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesDry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a LocationRecharging 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 Recharging From a Solar Panel To recharge with a solar panelChecking the State-of-Charge 5Checking the State-of-ChargeAC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours bLow-Battery Alarm Operating AC AppliancesOverload Protection Vdc Appliances Vdc Appliance Watts a Hours bOperating DC Appliances 7Operating AC AppliancesRequired How to Condition Action Control Panel OperationCharging Status Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Using the Emergency Light 10Emergency Light11Using the Emergency Light Using the Air Compressor 12XPower Powerpack Air Compressor Over-Temperature Safety Protection To use a Nozzle AdapterInflating Tires TiresBicycle Tires Other InflatablesTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipmentListening to the AM Band Power DrawRadio Features Required How to Condition Required Action Radio OperationConnecting to an External Battery 18Basic Jump-start Cable Safety 19Connecting the XPower Powerpack to an External Battery Maintenance Battery MaintenanceReplacing the Internal Battery Battery LifeObtaining a Replacement Battery Battery Capacity AhBattery Replacement Procedure FastenersReplacing the Incandescent Light To replace a light bulbReplacing the External Fuse To replace the external fuseRecycling Maintenance 975-0162-01-01 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller SystemAir Compressor Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAccessories Physical Specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 RTroubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Warranty and Return WarrantyDisclaimer ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System Serial Number Purchased From Purchase DateWA-6