Xantrex Technology 300 C 5 Troubleshooting

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5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the Jazz PP 300 C.

Read this chapter before calling Xantrex Customer Service.

If you cannot solve the problem with the Jazz PP 300 C, record the information asked for on “Contacting Xantrex Customer Service” on page 49 and then call Customer Service.

The information recorded on page 47 will help our Customer Service Representatives to assist you better.

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Contents

Owner’s Guide Jazz™ Portable Power 300 C About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Disclaimer Date and Revision Page Conventions Used Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Heated surface Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Page Contents 1 Introduction 2 Features 3 Operation 4 Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting 6 Specifications 7 Warranty and Product Information Page 1 Introduction About the Jazz Portable Power 300 C Comprehensive Protection 2 Features Materials List Jazz PP 300 C Features Front Panel Detail Battery Status Button indicates Battery Status Button while Recharge Indicator illuminates Vehicle Jump-StartFeatures Reverse Polarity Alarm Compressor Unit Right Side View Left Side View Accessories Page 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines Choosing a Location Using Jazz PP 300 C for the First Time Recharging with the AC Charger Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Table AC Appliances and Run Times AC Product Watts1 Operating an AC Appliance Operating 12 Volt DC Appliances 12 Volt DC Appliances and Run Times 12 Volt DC Appliance To operate a 12 volt DC appliance: Jump-startinga Vehicle or Boat Engine WARNING: Explosion Using the Compressor Inflating Tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment Connecting to an External Battery WARNING: Sparking and Explosion 4 Maintenance Battery Maintenance Recharging the Jazz PP 300 C Battery Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging with a Generator’s 12 Volt DC Outlet Recharging From a Solar Panel Replacing the Internal Battery Battery Life Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacing the Battery To replace the battery: Replacing the Fluorescent Tubes Replacing the External Fuse 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Page Page Page 6 Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System Physical Specifications Page Warranty and Warranty Information What will Xantrex do Service during warranty Returning a Product Out of Warranty Service Contacting Xantrex Customer Service