Xantrex Technology 975-0057-01-01 warranty High Surge Appliances

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Operation

High Surge Appliances

The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on.

Although XPower Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 600 W, some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the XPower Powerpack and trigger the inverter’s safety overload shutdown circuit.

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CAUTION

The output of the Powerpack’s inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter’s modified sine wave output (non-sinusoidal).

Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter:

•Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged.

•Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged.

•Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii for details.

•Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.

Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the inverter, contact the manufacturer of the device.

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Contents Fax 1 Page Purpose Conventions UsedReferences to XPower Powerpack Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Plus Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0057-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsXii Automatic overload IntroductionComprehensive Protection OverheatingLow Battery Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety FeatureFeatures Materials ListXPower Powerpack Features Front Panel DetailInverter’sConditionRequiredON/OFF Condition Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only Light On/Off Switch Left Side ViewFeature Accessories Accessory bagOperation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesCool Choosing a LocationRecharging with the AC Charger To recharge with the AC ChargerUsing the light Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC AppliancesHigh Surge Appliances Operating an AC Appliance To operate an AC applianceOperating 12 V DC Appliances Appliance To operate 12 V DC applianceJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Using the Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 PlusOver-Temperature Safety Protection Inflating TiresTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipmentConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Maintenance Battery MaintenanceRecharging with the AC Charger Function buttonRecharging with the DC Charging Cable 975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 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 panelPanasonicReplacementBatteryWhere PanasonictoBuy Obtaining a Replacement BatteryReplacing the Battery To replace the battery975-0057-01-01 Recycling Replacing the Incandescent LightReplacing the External Fuse Buzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting referenceSolution Charging ProblemPossibleCause ProblemPossibleCauseSolution Specifications Electrical SpecificationsOutputACPowerpowerSection DepthPhysicalspecifications Page Warranty and Return WarrantyDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System