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5Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems

than can occur with the XPower Powerpack 300.

If you cannot solve the problem with the XPower Powerpack,

record the information asked for on “Information About Your

System” on page 48 and then contact your dealer.

Common Problems

Buzz in Audio Equipment

Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal

power-supply filtering and may buzz slightly when powered

by the XPower Powerpack. The best solution to eliminate the

buzzing is to use an audio system with a good quality filter.

Television Interference

The XPower Powerpack is shielded to minimize interference

with TV signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see

interference in the form of lines scrolling across the TV

screen. Try one of the following suggestions to minimize or

eliminate the interference:

• Increase the distance between the XPower Powerpack

and the TV, antenna, and cables.

• Adjust the orientation of the XPower Powerpack,

television, antenna, and cables.

• Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna.

Use a shielded antenna cable where possible.

• Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in

their susceptibility to interference.

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