Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine, To operate a 12 V DC appliance

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Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine

To operate a 12 V DC appliance:

1.Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet of the XPower Powerpack.

2.Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power outlet on the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required).

If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the XPower Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC appliance. If this occurs, unplug the 12 V DC appliance. The internal circuit breaker automatically resets after a few seconds.

3.Fully recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use.

As the DC power outlet is internally wired directly to the XPower Powerpack’s battery, extended operation of a 12 V DC appliance may result in excessive battery discharge. See Caution for Equipment damage on page 17.

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine

You can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine (all 4 cylinder and most 6 cylinder engines) that has a 12 V starting battery.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always switch OFF the Jump-Start power switch and store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack after use.

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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 Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Overheating About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Materials List FeaturesFeature Description XPower Powerpack FeaturesFront 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 FlashlightUnderstanding AC Appliances Operating 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 Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision 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 ReturnProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service