Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Operating DC Appliances, 7Operating AC Appliances

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12 Vdc Appliances

Operating DC Appliances

1.Check the State-of-charge to ensure the battery is fully charged.

2.To enable the low-battery alarm, open the AC Outlet cover and turn the power switch to ON.

3.Plug the DC appliance into the DC socket and turn the appliance on (if required).

4.Recharge as soon as possible.

Figure 3-7Operating AC Appliances

Overload Protection

If the 12 Vdc appliance draws more than 12 amps (or has a short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the XPower Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 Vdc appliance. If this occurs, unplug the 12 Vdc appliance, and the internal circuit breaker automatically resets after a few seconds.

Low-Battery Alarm

The DC power socket is internally wired directly to the internal battery and does not have its own alarm. Extended operation of a 12 Vdc appliance could result in excessive battery discharge. To prevent this, turn on the AC Power Switch when running DC loads. This will activate the alarm used for AC loads. Reread the CAUTION for “Equipment damage” on page 3–14.

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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 Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Xii Figures Xiv Introduction About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadOverheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse 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 ProtectionTires Inflating TiresBicycle Tires Other InflatablesTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires To inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentListening to the AM Band Power DrawRadio Features 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 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionAir Compressor Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAccessories XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 R Physical SpecificationsCommon Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceProblem 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