Replacing the Internal Battery
Note: Battery Level indicators are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes.
Recharging From a Solar Panel
Small, unregulated 12 volt solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 amps (or 30 watts) 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 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 27.
It takes about ten hours in direct sunlight to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 2.5 amp 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.
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