Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Troubleshooting Reference, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting Reference

Troubleshooting Reference

WARNING: Electric shock hazard

Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or disassemble the XPower Powerpack. The XPower Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or burn.

Table 5-1Troubleshooting reference

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

AC appliance

AC appliance rated more

Use an AC appliance with a

will not

than 300 W: the safety

power rating less than 300 W.

operate;

overload has tripped.

 

audible alarm

AC appliance is rated less

AC appliance may exceed the

is not

sounding.

than 300 W: high starting

XPower Powerpack’s surge

 

surge has tripped the

capability. Use an AC appliance

 

safety overload.

with a starting surge within the

 

 

XPower Powerpack surge rating.

 

 

 

Overload

Appliance power

Unplug the appliance and

shutdown

requirements exceed the

confirm that the appliance’s

 

capability of the XPower

power requirement is 300 W or

 

Powerpack.

less before attempting to restart

 

 

the appliance.

 

 

 

Alarm sounds

XPower Powerpack

Turn OFF the AC Power ON/OFF

 

battery is nearly

Switch and recharge the XPower

 

discharged (11.0 V).

Powerpack.

 

If you ignore this warning,

 

 

the XPower Powerpack

 

 

automatically switches off

 

 

when the battery reaches

 

 

10.5 V.

 

 

 

 

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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 Comprehensive Protection About the XPower PowerpackAutomatic Overload OverheatingLow 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 SectionAccessories Physical SpecificationsPhysical specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Internal SW12120 batteryPage Warranty Warranty and ReturnProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service