Xantrex Technology 800, 400 manual Using the Built-in Light, Operating AC Appliances

Using the Built-in Light

Important: If you keep the XPower Powerpack in storage, the battery will self-discharge over time. Remember to recharge the battery every three months to keep the XPower Powerpack operational.

Note: Once fully charged, the charging current automatically reduces to a maintenance charge mode, and the XPower Powerpack may be left permanently connected to the AC Charger.

Using the Built-in Light

The XPower Powerpack has a built-in incandescent light which will operate for about 15 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. The On/Off switch is located above the light.

Operating AC Appliances

Understanding AC Appliances

AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower Powerpack can power most appliances within its continuous power rating (160 W, 1 A).

Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack. They may have high surge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack. See “High Surge Appliances” on page 13 and “Trouble Appliances” on page 13.

Run Time on Typical AC Appliances

Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.

Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1.

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