Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual High Surge Appliances

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Operating AC Appliances

High Surge Appliances

The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on.

Although the XPower Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 600 W, some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the XPower Powerpack and trigger the safety overload shutdown circuit.

Trouble Appliances

CAUTION

The output of the XPower Powerpack’s inverter is a non-sinusoidal modified sine wave. Some equipment may be damaged by the XPower Powerpack’s inverter modified sine wave (non-sinusoidal) output .

Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter:

•Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged.

•Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged.

•Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii for details.

•Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.

Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the inverter, contact the manufacturer of the device.

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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 About the XPower Powerpack Comprehensive ProtectionAutomatic Overload 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 AccessoriesPhysical specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Internal SW12120 batteryPage Warranty and Return WarrantyProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System