Xantrex Technology 300 PLUS 5 Troubleshooting

5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack.

Read this chapter before calling Xantrex Customer Service.

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

The information recorded on page 49 will help our Customer Service Representatives to assist you better.

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Contents

Owner’s Guide About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Disclaimer Date and Revision Page About This Guide Conventions Used References to XPower Powerpack Related Information Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Explosion hazard WARNING: Heated surface CAUTION: XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents 1 Introduction 2 Features 3 Operation 4 Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting 6 Specifications 7 Warranty and Product Information Page 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack Comprehensive Protection 2 Features Materials List XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail Battery Status Button indicates Battery Status Button while Recharge Indicator illuminates Vehicle Jump-StartFeatures Reverse Polarity Alarm Air Compressor (XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only) Right Side View Left Side View Accessories Page 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines Choosing a Location Using XPower Powerpack 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 Appliance 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 Engine WARNING: Explosion Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Inflating Tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment Connecting to an External Battery WARNING: Sparking and Explosion 4 Maintenance Battery Maintenance Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 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