Replacing the Internal Battery
Recharging From a Solar Panel
Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket.
You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm (0.217” x 0.10”) ID DC Coaxial (barrel type) connector to mate with the Charger Input Socket.
To recharge with a solar panel:
1.Connect the solar panel’s red positive (+) wire to the coaxial plug’s inner contact.
2.Connect the solar panel’s black negative
Once the connector is inserted into the Charger Input Socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun, the XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with the AC Charger. See “Recharging with the AC Charger” on page
It takes about ten hours in direct sunlight to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 2.5 A solar panel.
Replacing the Internal Battery
Battery Life
The high quality battery used in the XPower Powerpack will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained.
To maximize battery life, it is important to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery after each use.
Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack fully at least every three months if it is placed in storage or in a vehicle trunk. Store in a location that maintains a temperature range between 32 and 86 °F (0 and 30°C).
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