Important Safety Instructions | Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R

Important Safety Instructions

The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Limitations on Use

The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R are not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

The XPower Powerpack generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet, the DC Power Socket, the Jump-Start Cable Port, or the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.

Do not open the XPower Powerpack except to replace the internal battery. Have a qualified technician complete any service work.

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Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Important Safety Instructions

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 Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Xii Figures Xiv Introduction About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic Overload Overheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse 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 Listening to the AM Band Power DrawRadio Features 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 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section Air Compressor Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAccessories 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