Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Choosing a Location

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Choosing a Location

•Motor loads with high startup power surge requirements: Sump pumps, circular saws, larger power tools, refrigerators.

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Choosing a Location

WARNING: Fire or explosion

The XPower Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the XPower Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.

The XPower Powerpack should be operated only in a location that meets these requirements:

Dry	Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the
Dry	XPower Powerpack.
Cool	Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC
Cool	(32 and 104ºF)—the cooler the better within this range.
	Leave at least 2" (5 cm) clearance around the XPower
Ventilated	Powerpack for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings
Ventilated	are not obstructed.
	Do not operate the unit in the same compartment as
Safe	batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
Safe	flammable liquids like gasoline.
Protected	Do not operate the XPower Powerpack where it will be
Protected	exposed to battery gases. These gases are very corrosive,
from battery	and prolonged exposure will damage the XPower
gases	Powerpack.

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Contents XPower Powerpack Emergency Power XPower Powerpack Date and Revision Organization PurposeAbbreviations and Acronyms Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Overheating About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Materials List FeaturesFront Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description Not Left Side View Accessory Description AccessoriesPage Operating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location To recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the AC ChargerRecharging with the AC Charger To recharge the flashlight from the XPower Powerpack Using the FlashlightAC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances High Surge Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC ApplianceDC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating 12 V DC AppliancesTo operate a 12 V DC appliance Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s EngineTo jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Over-temperature Safety Protection Using the Air CompressorTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating TiresTo inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance MaintenanceRecharging with the AC Charger Recharging the XPower Powerpack BatteryTo 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 Recharging from a Solar Panel To wire the coaxial DC connectorRecycling Television Interference Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Switch on Page DC Section Electrical SpecificationsInternal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionPhysical specifications Internal SW12120 battery Physical SpecificationsAccessories Physical specifications XPower PowerpackPage Warranty Warranty and ReturnExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service