Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery | Xantrex Technology 400R

Maintenance

CAUTION

Do not attempt to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery if it is frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 32 °F (0 °C) before recharging.

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

To check the battery’s charge level, press the Display

Function button.

Note: Battery Charge (%) status is only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes.

You can recharge the battery using:

•the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC Charger.

•the DC Charging Cable to recharge from your vehicle as you drive.

•a generator equipped with a regulated 12 V battery charging outlet.

•a solar panel.

Recharging with the AC Charger

Recharging with the AC Charger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” charging method.

CAUTION

Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the XPower Powerpack is being recharged with the AC Charger.

The AC Charger may be permanently damaged if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected.

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Xantrex Technology 400R manual Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery, Recharging with the AC Charger, Function button

Contents

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