Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Recharging with the AC Charger

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Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

CAUTION

Due to inherent self-discharge, lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months, especially in a warm environment. Leaving a battery in a discharged state, or not recharging every 3 months, may result in permanent battery damage and poor jump-starting performance.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery if it is frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 0°C (32°F) before recharging.

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

To check the XPower Powerpack’s charge level, press the Battery Level button.

Note: The XPower Powerpack Battery Level LEDs are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.

You can recharge the battery using:

•the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC charger.

•the DC charging cable to recharge from your vehicle as you drive.

•a generator equipped with a regulated 12 V battery charging outlet.

•a solar panel.

Recharging with the AC Charger

Recharging with the AC charger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” charging method.

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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 Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Comprehensive Protection About the XPower PowerpackAutomatic Overload OverheatingLow Battery Protection Materials List FeaturesFront Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description 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 FlashlightAC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances 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 Television Interference Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Switch on Page DC Section Electrical SpecificationsInternal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionAccessories Physical SpecificationsPhysical specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Internal SW12120 batteryPage Warranty Warranty and ReturnExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service