Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet

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Operation

Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet

WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard

The generator output must be intended for battery charging and have an output of 15 volts or less. An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 Vdc can damage the battery.

This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard.

Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack.

You can recharge the battery of the XPower Powerpack using a generator in several ways:

•Using the AC Charger to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a generator is possible, but would require extended generator running time.

•Using a generator which has an auxiliary regulated DC output designed for charging 12-volt batteries. Most generators are equipped with them. Use this power source for faster charging.

•Using a generator with a regulated 12 Vdc accessory socket. Follow the connection instructions in “Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable” on page 3–6.

Most of the XPower Powerpack’s battery capacity will be recharged in a few hours.

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 Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Xii Figures Xiv Comprehensive Protection About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Automatic OverloadJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse Low Battery ProtectionOverheating 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 AdapterBicycle Tires Inflating TiresTires Other InflatablesTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipmentRadio Features Power DrawListening to the AM Band 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 Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller SystemAccessories Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAir Compressor Physical Specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 RBuzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems 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