Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Operating AC Appliances, Understanding AC Appliances

Page 27

Operating AC Appliances

Operating AC Appliances

Understanding AC Appliances

AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower Powerpack can power most appliances within its continuous power rating (240 W, 1 A).

Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack. They may have high surge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack. See “High Surge Appliances” on page 15 and “Trouble Appliances” on page 15.

Run Time on Typical AC Appliances

Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower

Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1AC Appliances and Run Times

AC Appliance	Wattsa	Hoursb
Cordless telephone (stand by)	5	20
Clock radio	8	11
Portable stereo	10	9
Fluorescent work light	14	5
Fireplace fan	20	4
Laptop computer	25	3
Table lamp	40	1 hr. 30 min.
Color TV – 13"	60	1 hr. 30 min.
Computer with 15" monitor	150	30 min.

a.Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.

b.Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary based on model/brand of appliance.

14

Image 27

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 Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Overheating About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Materials List FeaturesXPower Powerpack Features Feature DescriptionFront Panel Detail 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 FlashlightOperating AC Appliances Understanding AC AppliancesAC Appliance Watts a Hours b 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 Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision Interference 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 ReturnDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service