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Operating 12 V DC Appliances

Operating 12 V DC Appliances

The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket.

CAUTION: Equipment damage

The DC power socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged. To protect the internal battery against damage resulting from total discharge, we recommend that the AC outlet ON/OFF switch is turned ON when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance.

Having the AC outlet ON/OFF switch turned ON enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery.

Note: The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

Typical 12 V DC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-212 V DC Appliances and Run Times

12 V DC Appliance	Wattsa	Run Time (Hours)b
5 W incandescent light (built	5	56
into the unit)

Cellular telephonec	6	46
Portable cooler	30	9

a. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.

b.Operating times assume a fully charged 28 Ah battery and may vary based on model or brand of appliance.

c.Represents talk time available from 10 recharge cycles.

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Xantrex Technology 600HD manual Operating 12 V DC Appliances, DC Appliance Watts a Run Time Hours b

Contents

XPower Powerpack 600HD Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack 600HD Date and Revision Conventions Used Purpose Related Information Important Safety Instructions Safety Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Automatic overload About the XPower Powerpack 600HDIntroduction Comprehensive Protection Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery Protection Materials List Features Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack 600HD FeaturesFront Panel Features Feature Description Control Panel Operation Required How to Condition Required Action Charging Status Radio and Clock Features AM/FM Radio with Digital Alarm Clock Radio and Clock Operation Left Side View DC Power Socket can Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables Accessories Operating Conditions and Guidelines Operation Choosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Recharging with the AC Charger Using XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First TimeTo recharge with the AC Charger Operating AC Appliances Using the LightUnderstanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances AC-powered Products Watts a Run time hours b Trouble Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC Appliance DC Appliance Watts a Run Time Hours b Operating 12 V DC Appliances 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 Listening to the AM Band Using the RadioConnecting to an External Battery Power Draw Connecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Battery Maintenance Maintenance Function button Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery Recharging From a Solar Panel Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 1Typical DC Coaxial Connector Connection To wire the coaxial DC connector To replace the external fuse Replacing the Incandescent LightReplacing the External Fuse To replace the light bulb Television Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference Green Charging Status light is Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies Page Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section Accessories Physical SpecificationsRadio Page Warranty Warranty and Return Information Warranty and Return Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization Policy Out of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System 975-0213-01-01 REV. a