Xantrex Technology 400R manual Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet

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Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet

WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard

The generator output must be intended for battery charging and have an output of 15 V or less. An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 V DC can damage the battery.

This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard.

Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack.

You can recharge the battery of the XPower Powerpack using a generator in several ways:

•Using the AC Charger to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a generator is possible, but would require extended generator running time.

•Using a generator which has an auxiliary regulated 12 V DC output designed for charging 12 V batteries. Most generators are equipped with them. Use this power source for faster charging.

•Using a generator with a regulated 12 V DC lighter socket. Follow the connection instructions in “Recharging with the DC Charging Cable” on page 4–3.

Most of the XPower Powerpack’s battery capacity will be recharged in a few hours.

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

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Contents XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and 400R Owners Guide Date and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information References to XPower PowerpackImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation MaintenanceSpecifications TroubleshootingWarranty and Product Information Xii Introduction About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic overloadJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery ProtectionOverheating Materials List FeaturesFeature Description XPower Powerpack FeaturesFront Panel Detail Not Required How to Condition Required ActionCharging Status Rear Panel Detail XPower Powerpack 400R only Radio Operation Air Compressor Valve connector with connector hoseLeft Side View Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400RStorage Compartment XPower Powerpack 400R shownDetachable heavy-duty jump-start cables AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesRecharging with the AC Charger Using XPower Powerpack for the First TimeTo recharge with the AC Charger Operating AC Appliances Using the lightUnderstanding AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours b Run Time on Typical AC AppliancesTrouble Appliances Operating an AC ApplianceTo operate an AC appliance Operating 12 V DC Appliances DC Appliance Watts a Hours b To operate a 12 V DC applianceTo jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s EngineJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Over-Temperature Safety Protection Using the Air CompressorTires Inflating TiresBicycle Tires Other InflatablesTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports EquipmentTo inflate small sports equipment Using the Radio XPower Powerpack 400RPower Draw Connecting to an External BatteryListening to the AM Band Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance 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 Battery Life Replacing the Internal BatteryRecharging From a Solar Panel 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 Common Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionRadio XPower Powerpack 400R only Physical SpecificationsAccessories XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400RPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System975-0162-01-01