Important Safety Instructions | Xantrex Technology 400R manual

Important Safety Instructions

The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400R 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 400R, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.

Warnings and Cautions

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.

CAUTION

Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower Powerpack.

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Xantrex Technology 400R manual Important Safety Instructions

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 Warranty and Product Information TroubleshootingSpecifications Xii Introduction About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic overload Overheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Materials List Features Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description 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 To recharge with the AC Charger Using XPower Powerpack for the First TimeRecharging with the AC Charger Understanding AC Appliances Using the lightOperating 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 Tires Inflating TiresBicycle Tires Other Inflatables To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipment Using the Radio XPower Powerpack 400R Listening to the AM Band Connecting to an External BatteryPower Draw Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance Maintenance Function button Recharging the XPower Powerpack BatteryRecharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Maintenance Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Battery Life Replacing the Internal BatteryRecharging From a Solar Panel To recharge with a solar panel Replacement Battery Where to Buy Obtaining a Replacement BatteryReplacing the Battery To replace the battery Replacing the Incandescent Light Replacing the External Fuse 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 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section Radio XPower Powerpack 400R only Physical SpecificationsAccessories XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400RPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System 975-0162-01-01