Purpose, Conventions Used | Xantrex Technology 400R specs

About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400R.

The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or to other equipment.

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Xantrex Technology 400R manual Purpose, Conventions Used

Contents

XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and 400R Owners Guide Date and Revision Conventions Used Purpose Related Information References to XPower Powerpack Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsWarranty and Product Information Xii Automatic overload About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Comprehensive Protection Low Battery Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety FeatureOverheating Materials List Features XPower Powerpack Features Feature DescriptionFront Panel Detail Not Required How to Condition Required Action Charging Status Rear Panel Detail XPower Powerpack 400R only Radio Operation Air Compressor Valve connector with connector hose Left Side View Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R Storage Compartment XPower Powerpack 400R shown Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables Accessories Operating Conditions and Guidelines Operation Choosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time Recharging with the AC ChargerTo recharge with the AC Charger Using the light Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours b Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Trouble Appliances Operating an AC Appliance To operate an AC appliance Operating 12 V DC Appliances DC Appliance Watts a Hours b To operate a 12 V DC appliance To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Over-Temperature Safety Protection Using the Air Compressor Other Inflatables Inflating TiresTires Bicycle Tires To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipment Using the Radio XPower Powerpack 400R Connecting to an External Battery Power DrawListening to the AM Band Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance Maintenance Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with the AC ChargerFunction button Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Maintenance Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet To recharge with a solar panel Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Life Recharging From a Solar Panel Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacing the BatteryReplacement Battery Where to Buy To replace the battery Replacing the Incandescent Light Replacing the External Fuse Television Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Specifications Electrical SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400R Physical SpecificationsRadio XPower Powerpack 400R only AccessoriesPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System 975-0162-01-01