Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Operating 12 V DC Appliances, DC Appliance Watts a Hours b

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Operating 12 V DC Appliances

Operating 12 V DC Appliances

The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket.

CAUTION: Equipment damage

The DC power outlet does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged. To protect the internal battery against damage resulting from total discharge, turn the AC Power ON/OFF switch ON when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance.

Having the AC Power ON/OFF switch turned ON enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery.

Note: The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

Typical 12 V DC appliances that can be used with the

XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-212 V DC Appliances and Run Times

12 V DC Appliance	Wattsa	Hoursb
Cellular telephonec	6	15
Stereo/CD player	10	9
Portable Cooler	30	2

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 or brand of appliance.

c.Represents talk time available from 5 recharge cycles.

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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 Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection OverheatingLow Battery Protection Features Materials ListXPower Powerpack Features Feature DescriptionFront 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 PowerpackOperating AC Appliances Understanding 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 Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision 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 WarrantyDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System