Xantrex Technology 200 manual Run Time on Typical AC Appliances, AC Appliance Watts a Hours b

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Operating AC Appliances

Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack. They may have high surge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack. See “High Surge Appliances” on page 3–6and “Trouble Appliances” on page 3–6.

Run Time on Typical AC Appliances

Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower

Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1AC Appliances and Run Times

AC Appliance	Wattsa	Hoursb
Cordless telephone (stand by)	5	40
Home security system	5	40
Clock radio	8	22
Portable stereo	10	17
Fluorescent work light	14	10
Fireplace fan	20	8
Laptop computer	25	6
Table lamp	40	3
Color TV – 13"	60	2 h 30 min.
3/8 “ drill	190	20 min.

a. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.

b.Operating times assume a fully charged 20 Ah battery and may vary based on model/brand of appliance.

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Contents Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information References to XPower PowerpackImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 975-0057-01-01 Powerpack 400 Plus Precautions When Working With Batteries Viii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Page Contents Operation MaintenanceSpecifications TroubleshootingWarranty and Product Information Xiv Overheating IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic overloadJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery ProtectionMaterials List FeaturesFront Panel Detail Feature DescriptionNot Required How to Condition Required ActionCharging Status Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only Left Side View Light On/Off SwitchStorage Compartment Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines Operation Choosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesTo recharge with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC ChargerOperating AC Appliances Using the lightUnderstanding AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours b Run Time on Typical AC AppliancesHigh Surge Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC ApplianceOperating 12 V DC Appliances DC Appliance Watts a Hours b To operate a 12 V DC applianceJump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Powerpack 400 Plus Using the Air Compressor XPowerOver-Temperature Safety Protection Other Inflatables Inflating TiresTires Bicycle TiresTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports EquipmentTo inflate small sports equipment Connecting to an External Battery 975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 Page Battery Maintenance MaintenanceFunction button Recharging the XPower Powerpack BatteryRecharging with the AC Charger Hazard Recharging with the DC Charging Cable975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 To recharge with a solar panel Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Life Recharging From a Solar PanelReplacing the Battery Hazard Obtaining a Replacement BatteryReplacement Battery Where to Buy To replace the battery 975-0057-01-01 Replacing the External Fuse Replacing the Incandescent LightPage Television Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting reference Charging XPower XPower Powerpack Recharge the XPower Powerpack Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionAccessories Physical SpecificationsPhysical specifications Page Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System