Xantrex Technology 975-0057-01-01 warranty Purpose, Conventions Used

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus.

The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or to other equipment.

Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to.

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Contents Fax 1 Page Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information References to XPower PowerpackImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Plus Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0057-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Maintenance Specifications TroubleshootingXii Overheating IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic overloadJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery ProtectionMaterials List FeaturesFront Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesInverter’sConditionRequiredON/OFF Condition Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only Left Side View Light On/Off SwitchFeature Accessory bag AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location CoolTo recharge with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC ChargerUsing the light Understanding AC Appliances Operating AC AppliancesHigh Surge Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC ApplianceOperating 12 V DC Appliances To operate 12 V DC appliance ApplianceJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Powerpack 400 Plus Using the Air Compressor XPowerInflating Tires Over-Temperature Safety ProtectionTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires To inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance MaintenanceFunction button Recharging with the AC ChargerRecharging with the DC Charging Cable 975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet To recharge with a solar panel Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Life Recharging From a Solar PanelObtaining a Replacement Battery PanasonicReplacementBatteryWhere PanasonictoBuyTo replace the battery Replacing the Battery975-0057-01-01 Replacing the Incandescent Light RecyclingReplacing the External Fuse Television Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment1Troubleshooting reference Troubleshooting ReferenceSolution Charging ProblemPossibleCause ProblemPossibleCauseSolution Electrical Specifications SpecificationsOutputACPowerpowerSection DepthPhysicalspecifications Page Warranty Warranty and ReturnDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service