Xantrex Technology 400R Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery, Recharging with the AC Charger

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Maintenance

CAUTION

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

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

To check the battery’s charge level, press the Display

Function button.

Note: Battery Charge (%) status is only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen 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.

CAUTION

Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the XPower Powerpack is being recharged with the AC Charger.

The AC Charger may be permanently damaged if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected.

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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