Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Battery Maintenance

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Battery Maintenance

Do not dispose of the Powerpack Solar 400 with common household waste. Please ask your local authorities about recycling services that are available in your area.

The following website provides additional recycling information:

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Contents Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack SolarDate and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances First Aid If Battery Acid Contacts EyesContents Maintenance Specifications TroubleshootingWarranty and Return Information Page Tables Xii Figures Xiv Introduction About the Powerpack SolarComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadOverheating Low Battery ProtectionContents FeaturesFront and Side Panels Powerpack Solar 400 FeaturesControl Panel and Display Control Panel and DisplayFeature Power Socket Side PanelSolar Panel Component Solar Panel ComponentsBackside Panel AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesImportant Charge Before Use Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 BatteryCharging with the AC Charger Powerpack Solar 400 AC Charging Feature1Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable 2Charging with DC Power Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet To reconnect the solar panel to the unit Recharging From the Solar PanelTo recharge with a solar panel Interpreting Display Codes Checking Battery and AC StatusRequired How to Condition Action Interpreting Display Codes Important Know the size of the loads AC AppliancesOperating AC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmOverload Protection 2Typical 12 V DC Appliances and Run Times Vdc Appliances7Operating DC Appliances Operating DC Appliances3Typical USB Devices and Charge Times USB DevicesCharging Devices via the USB Port Low Battery Alarm9LED Lamp Controls Using the LED Lamps 10 Back Stand Using the Back StandSolar Panel Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Maintenance Recycling Battery LifeBattery Maintenance Page Common Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference1Troubleshooting reference Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting reference 1Troubleshooting reference Display Error Codes Page Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Power Section Solar Panel Section Physical SpecificationsPage Warranty Warranty and Return InformationProduct DisclaimerReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System