Xantrex Technology 200 manual 975-0057-01-01

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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 4–4.

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 Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Purpose Conventions UsedReferences to XPower Powerpack Related InformationImportant 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 Maintenance OperationSpecifications TroubleshootingWarranty and Product Information Xiv Introduction Comprehensive ProtectionAutomatic overload OverheatingLow Battery Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety FeatureFeatures Materials ListFeature Description Front Panel DetailRequired How to Condition Required Action NotCharging Status Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only Light On/Off Switch Left Side ViewStorage Compartment Accessories Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cablesOperation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesDry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a LocationRecharging with the AC Charger To recharge with the AC ChargerOperating AC Appliances Using the lightUnderstanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours bHigh Surge Appliances Operating an AC Appliance To operate an AC applianceOperating 12 V DC Appliances To operate a 12 V DC appliance DC Appliance Watts a Hours bJump-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 Tires TiresBicycle Tires Other InflatablesInflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tiresTo inflate small sports equipment Connecting to an External Battery 975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 Page Maintenance Battery MaintenanceRecharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Function button Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Hazard975-0057-01-01 975-0057-01-01 Replacing the Internal Battery Battery LifeRecharging From a Solar Panel To recharge with a solar panelReplacing the Battery Hazard Obtaining a Replacement BatteryReplacement Battery Where to Buy To replace the battery 975-0057-01-01 Replacing the Incandescent Light Replacing the External FusePage Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution1Troubleshooting reference Charging XPower XPower Powerpack Recharge the XPower Powerpack Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller SystemAccessories Physical SpecificationsPhysical specifications Page Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Purchased From Purchase Date