Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Charging with the AC Charger

Operation

Charging with the AC Charger

Using the AC Charger is the simplest method for recharging the battery. While charging from an AC source, the Charging Status LED on the Control Panel will flash. The LED will illuminate steady when the battery has reached capacity.

Charging using this method can take approximately 35 hours assuming the battery is fully-discharged and that there is a full 120 volts of power at the AC wall outlet being used. If the voltage at the wall outlet is less than 120 Vac, it may take more than 35 hours to fully recharge the XPower Powerpack. If, after 35 hours of charging, the green Charging Status LED is still flashing, continue to charge the unit for another

15 hours.

The AC Charger for the XPower Powerpack uses standard

120Vac power outlets. The AC Charger Input Socket is located in the Storage Compartment on the back of the unit. The Input Socket connects to a regulated relay that monitors the input for charging to prevent the battery from being overcharged. Once the battery reaches 100% charge level, the relay opens to disconnect the charging source from the unit and the unit goes into a maintenance charge mode. This feature allows the XPower Powerpack to remain connected to the AC Charging source until it’s needed to power loads.

It is recommended that the XPower Powerpack be stored with the AC Charger connected to a 120 Vac power outlet if possible. This keeps the battery fully charged and ready for use. This storage method also prevents the battery from being over-discharged by non-use over a long period of time. If you must store the XPower Powerpack with no AC power available, remember to pull it out and recharge it approximately every three months. Failure to do so may irreparably damage the battery and renders the unit inoperable. Damage occurring in this manner is not covered by the product warranty.

Note: You may hear a clicking noise when the relay opens up to start charging. This is normal. It should stop as the charging voltage rises. If the clicking noise does not stop, disconnect the AC Charger and contact Customer Service for assistance.

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