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1Introduction

About the XPower Powerpack 300

Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the

XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances and

12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or

play, at home or on the road.

XPower Powerpack:

• Powers 120 V AC appliances

• Powers 12 V DC appliances

• Jump-starts vehicle engines

• Provides lighting for emergency use

• Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment

Comprehensive Protection

Automatic Overload

The XPower Powerpack has built-in protection against output

overload. If you connect an appliance that draws more than

300 W to the AC power outlet on the XPower Powerpack, or

one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC

power outlet automatically shuts off.

Overheating

The XPower Powerpack is protected from overheating. If the

inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC power

outlet automatically shuts off.

Contents

Main Page Page About This Guide Purpose Organization Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms WARNING Important Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children. WARNING: Explosion hazard WARNING: Heated surface WARNING: Limitations on use Page Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery WARNING: Risk of Explosion, Fire or Burns Page Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Page 1 About the XPower Powerpack 300 Comprehensive Protection Automatic Overload Overheating Page 2 Materials List XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail Page Left Side View Accessories Page 3 Operating Conditions and Guidelines Choosing a Location WARNING: Fire or explosion Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time Recharging with the AC Charger Page Using the Flashlight Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances High Surge Appliances Trouble Appliances Operating Several Appliances at Once Operating an AC Appliance Operating 12 V DC Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Jump-Starting a Vehicles Engine Page Page Using the Air Compressor Inflating Tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment Connecting to an External Battery WARNING: Acid spills Page Page 4 Battery Maintenance WARNING: Shock hazard Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with the AC Charger Page Recharging with the DC Charging Cable WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard Page Recharging with a Generators Regulated 12 V DC Outlet WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard Recharging from a Solar Panel Recycling 5 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Page Page Page Page A Electrical Specifications Page Physical Specifications Page Warranty and Return Warra nty Warranty and Return 46 Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warranty and Return 47 Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System