Xantrex Technology 400R Connecting to an External Battery, Power Draw, Listening to the AM Band

Operation

Power Draw

The AM/FM radio on the back panel is powered by the internal battery in the XPower Powerpack 400R.

When turned on, the radio draws 30 mA, allowing you to use the radio for more than one month when the XPower Powerpack 400R is fully charged.

Listening to the AM Band

Due to signal interference, you cannot listen to the AM band while using the XPower Powerpack 400R to operate an AC appliance.

Connecting to an External Battery

You can extend battery operating times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery.

For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately four times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 20 Ah battery.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always disconnect the jump-start cables from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the jump-start cable port.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Jump-start cable clamps must be connected positive to positive (red clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery “–”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.

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