Xantrex Technology 975-0057-01-01 warranty Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet

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Maintenance

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 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 Introduction Comprehensive ProtectionAutomatic overload 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 Replacing the Internal Battery Battery LifeRecharging From a Solar Panel 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 Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment 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