Xantrex Technology 600HD manual Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet

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Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery

Note: The green Charging Status light will not illuminate when the XPower Powerpack is recharged through the DC charging cable.

Note: Battery Charge (%) indicator is only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.

Important: Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet.

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 28.

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Contents Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack 600HDDate and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Automatic Overload About the XPower Powerpack 600HDIntroduction Comprehensive ProtectionJump-Start Cables’ Safety Feature Low Battery ProtectionMaterials List FeaturesFront Panel Detail XPower Powerpack 600HD FeaturesFront Panel Features Feature DescriptionControl Panel Operation Required How to Condition Required ActionCharging Status Radio and Clock Features AM/FM Radio with Digital Alarm ClockRadio and Clock Operation Left Side View DC Power Socket canDetachable heavy-duty jump-start cables AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesUsing XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First Time Recharging with the AC ChargerTo recharge with the AC Charger Using the Light Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances AC-powered Products Watts a Run time hours bTrouble Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC ApplianceDC Appliance Watts a Run Time Hours b Operating 12 V DC AppliancesTo operate a 12 V DC appliance To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s EngineJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Listening to the AM Band Using the RadioConnecting to an External Battery Power DrawConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Battery Maintenance MaintenanceFunction button Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD BatteryRecharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Recharging From a Solar Panel To wire the coaxial DC connectorTo replace the external fuse Replacing the Incandescent LightReplacing the External Fuse To replace the light bulbRecycling Television Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceGreen Charging Status light is Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies Page Specifications Electrical SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionPhysical Specifications AccessoriesRadio Page Warranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Exclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyDisclaimer ProductReturn Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System

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