Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine

To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:

Figure 3-9Using the Jump-start Cables

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Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine

Contents

Owner’s Guide Powerpack 400 R Date and Revision Conventions Used Purpose Related Information References to XPower Powerpack Important Safety Instructions Figure i Basic Safety Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Xii Figures Xiv Introduction About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic Overload Low Battery Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety FuseOverheating Contents Features Front Panel XPower Powerpack Features DC Power Socket can Feature Description Compressor Nozzle Adaptor compartment Storage Compartment Back Panel Radio Enlargement Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R only Air Compressor 5Air Compressor Features Emergency Light and Jump-Start Port Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R 7Accessories and Accessory Bag Accessories Operating Conditions and Guidelines Operation Choosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Charging with the AC Charger 2Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable 3Charging with DC Power Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet To recharge with a solar panel Recharging From a Solar Panel 5Checking the State-of-Charge Checking the State-of-Charge AC Appliance Watts a Hours b AC Appliances Operating AC Appliances Low-Battery Alarm Overload Protection Vdc Appliance Watts a Hours b Vdc Appliances 7Operating AC Appliances Operating DC Appliances Control Panel Operation Required How to Condition Action Charging Status Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine 10Emergency Light Using the Emergency Light 11Using the Emergency Light Using the Air Compressor 12XPower Powerpack Air Compressor To use a Nozzle Adapter Over-Temperature Safety Protection Tires Inflating TiresBicycle Tires Other Inflatables To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires To inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports Equipment Power Draw Radio FeaturesListening to the AM Band Radio Operation Required How to Condition Required Action Connecting to an External Battery 18Basic Jump-start Cable Safety 19Connecting the XPower Powerpack to an External Battery Battery Maintenance Maintenance Battery Life Replacing the Internal Battery Battery Capacity Ah Obtaining a Replacement Battery Fasteners Battery Replacement Procedure To replace a light bulb Replacing the Incandescent Light To replace the external fuse Replacing the External Fuse Recycling Maintenance 975-0162-01-01 Specifications Electrical SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R only AccessoriesAir Compressor XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 R Physical Specifications Common Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Warranty Warranty and Return Product Disclaimer Exclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Out of Warranty Service Return Procedure Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System WA-6