Precautions When Working With Batteries | Xantrex Technology 400R

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions When Working With Batteries

WARNING: Explosion and fire hazard

1.Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.

2.Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated.

3.Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries.

4.Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion.

5.Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal, causing a severe burn.

6.If you need to remove a battery, always remove the positive terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

7.Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead- acid battery.

8.Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, and eyes.

9.Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries.

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Xantrex Technology 400R manual Precautions When Working With Batteries

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 Warranty and Product Information TroubleshootingSpecifications Xii About the XPower Powerpack IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic overload Overheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Feature Features Materials List Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description 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 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 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 Inflating Tires TiresBicycle Tires 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 Listening to the AM Band Connecting to an External BatteryPower Draw Connecting to an External Battery Page Maintenance Battery 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 Replacing the Internal Battery Battery LifeRecharging 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 Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution 1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System Physical Specifications Radio XPower Powerpack 400R onlyAccessories XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400RPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty Page Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date 975-0162-01-01