Xantrex Technology 400R manual WARNING Acid spills, WARNING Sparking and explosion

Connecting to an External Battery

WARNING: Acid spills

Use a sealed, non-spillable battery for indoor use. Common auto and marine batteries are not suitable for indoor use unless their fumes are vented outdoors. Common auto and marine batteries contain acid, which is hazardous if spilled. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when connecting the XPower Powerpack to an external battery.

To connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables:

1.Connect the cables to the Jump-Start Cable Port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack.

2.Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the red positive (+) terminal of the external battery.

3.Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the black negative (–) terminal of the external battery.

WARNING: Sparking and explosion

Do not remove the cables from the Jump-Start Cable Port when the positive and negative clamps are connected to the terminals of the external battery.

To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the XPower Powerpack:

1.To disconnect the XPower Powerpack from the external battery when the external battery is discharged or no longer needed, remove the red positive (+) clip, and then remove the black negative (–) clip.

2.Remove the cables from the Jump-Start Cable Port.

3.Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after use.

CAUTION

Do not recharge the XPower Powerpack when an external battery is connected. The AC charger may be damaged.

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