Xantrex Technology 300 Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

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Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

To check the XPower Powerpack’s charge level, press the

Battery Level button.

You can recharge the battery using:

• the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC charger.

• the DC charging cable to recharge from your vehicle as

you drive.

• a generator equipped with a regulated 12 V battery

charging outlet.

• a solar panel.

Recharging with the AC Charger

Recharging with the AC charger is a true “plug-in-and-

forget” charging method.

CAUTION

Due to inherent self-discharge, lead acid batteries must be charged at

least every 3 months, especially in a warm environment. Leaving a

battery in a discharged state, or not recharging every 3 months, may

result in permanent battery damage and poor jump-starting

performance.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery if it is

frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 0°C (32°F) before

recharging.

Note:The XPower Powerpack Battery Level LEDs are only

accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected

from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.

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