Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Purpose, Organization

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 300.

Organization

This guide is organized into five chapters and an appendix: Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main features of the XPower Powerpack 300.

Chapter 2, “Features”, provides a detailed description of the features of the XPower Powerpack.

Chapter 3, “Operation”, gives instructions for the main operational procedures of the XPower Powerpack, including operating AC and DC appliances, using the air compressor, and jump-starting an engine.

Chapter 4, “Maintenance”, gives instructions for recharging the XPower Powerpack and changing the built-in light bulb. Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, provides a troubleshooting guide to the XPower Powerpack.

Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and physical specifications of the XPower Powerpack. “Warranty and Return” at the end of this guide provides detailed warranty information and instructions for getting warranty service.

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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