Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Connecting to an External Battery

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Connecting to an External Battery

To connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables:

1.Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

2.Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the red positive (+) terminal of the external battery.

3.Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to the black negative (–) terminal of the external battery.

If the Red Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates and the alarm sounds, then reverse polarity has been detected. Correct polarity must be established before proceeding. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the battery and redo steps 2 and 3 in this procedure.

If no alarm sounds, and the Green Jumpstart Connection LED is illuminated, then proceed to the next step.

4.Switch ON the jump-start power switch.

To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the XPower Powerpack:

1.Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

2.Remove the red positive (+) clamp, and then remove the black negative (–) clamp from the external battery terminals.

3.Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack.

4.Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after use.

CAUTION

Do not recharge the XPower Powerpack when an external battery is connected. The AC charger may be damaged.

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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 Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection OverheatingLow Battery Protection Features Materials ListFront Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description 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 PowerpackAC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances 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 Television Interference Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment 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 WarrantyExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System