Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Operation, Operating Conditions and Guidelines

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3 Operation

Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack

300 efficiently. This chapter covers:

•Recharging the XPower Powerpack for first-time use

•Using the flashlight

•Operating AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances

•Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine

•Using the air compressor

•Connecting to an external battery for additional run time

Operating Conditions and Guidelines

CAUTION

Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack.

CAUTION

The XPower Powerpack is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply.

Important: The XPower Powerpack is not suitable for use with certain products and loads

The continuous output wattage of this product is limited to 320 watts total when supplying backup power from its batteries. This limit applies to the total of all items plugged into the product.

This output wattage is not sufficient to run the following products:

•Items producing heat: examples include toasters, microwaves, heaters, pellet stove igniters

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Contents XPower Powerpack Emergency Power XPower Powerpack Date and Revision Purpose OrganizationConventions Used Abbreviations and AcronymsImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection OverheatingLow Battery Protection Features Materials ListFeature Description XPower Powerpack FeaturesFront Panel Detail Not Left Side View Accessories Accessory DescriptionPage Operation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesChoosing a Location Recharging with the AC Charger To recharge with the AC chargerRecharging with the AC Charger Using the Flashlight To recharge the flashlight from the XPower PowerpackUnderstanding AC Appliances Operating AC AppliancesAC Appliance Watts a Hours b High Surge Appliances Operating an AC Appliance To operate an AC applianceOperating 12 V DC Appliances DC Appliance Watts a Hours bJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To operate a 12 V DC applianceTo jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Using the Air Compressor Over-temperature Safety ProtectionInflating Tires To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tiresInflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipmentConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Maintenance Battery MaintenanceRecharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with the AC ChargerTo recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet To wire the coaxial DC connector Recharging from a Solar PanelRecycling Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision Interference Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Switch on Page Electrical Specifications DC SectionAC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller SystemPhysical specifications XPower Powerpack Physical SpecificationsAccessories Physical specifications Internal SW12120 batteryPage Warranty and Return WarrantyProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System