Xantrex Technology 400R manual Operating 12 V DC Appliances

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Operation

Operating 12 V DC Appliances

The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket.

CAUTION Equipment damage

The DC Power Socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged. To protect the internal battery against damage resulting from total discharge, We recommend that the AC Outlet On/Off switch is turned On when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance.

Having the AC Outlet On/Off switch turned On enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery.

Note: The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

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Contents XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and 400R Owners Guide Date and Revision Purpose Conventions UsedReferences to XPower Powerpack Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Maintenance OperationSpecifications TroubleshootingWarranty and Product Information Xii Comprehensive Protection About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Automatic overloadJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery ProtectionOverheating Features Materials ListFeature Description XPower Powerpack FeaturesFront Panel Detail Required How to Condition Required Action NotCharging Status Rear Panel Detail XPower Powerpack 400R only Radio Operation Valve connector with connector hose Air CompressorLight ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R Left Side ViewXPower Powerpack 400R shown Storage CompartmentAccessories Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cablesOperation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesDry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a LocationRecharging with the AC Charger Using XPower Powerpack for the First TimeTo recharge with the AC Charger Operating AC Appliances Using the lightUnderstanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours bOperating an AC Appliance Trouble AppliancesTo operate an AC appliance Operating 12 V DC Appliances To operate a 12 V DC appliance DC Appliance Watts a Hours bJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engineJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Using the Air Compressor Over-Temperature Safety ProtectionBicycle Tires Inflating TiresTires Other InflatablesInflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tiresUsing the Radio XPower Powerpack 400R To inflate small sports equipmentPower Draw Connecting to an External BatteryListening to the AM Band Connecting to an External Battery Page Maintenance Battery MaintenanceRecharging with the AC Charger Recharging the XPower Powerpack BatteryFunction button Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Maintenance Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Recharging From a Solar Panel Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Life To recharge with a solar panelReplacing the Battery Obtaining a Replacement BatteryReplacement Battery Where to Buy To replace the battery Replacing the Incandescent Light Replacing the External Fuse Buzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller SystemAccessories Physical SpecificationsRadio XPower Powerpack 400R only XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400RPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date975-0162-01-01