Operating AC Appliances
•Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged.
•Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii for details.
•Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.
Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the inverter, contact the manufacturer of the device.
Operating Several Appliances at Once
You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 160 W. You can run appliances using an AC power bar.
Run time, however, will decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the AC power being consumed.
Operating an AC Appliance
Before operating your AC appliance, ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged. See “Recharging with the AC Charger” on page 11 for details.
To operate an AC appliance:
1.Turn the AC Power On/Off Switch to the ON position.
The switch illuminates to indicate AC power is available at the AC Power Outlet.
2.Remove the protective cover on the AC power outlet.
3.Plug the AC appliance into the AC Power Outlet and turn the appliance on. XPower Powerpack will operate most devices rated up to 160 W.
4.Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use.
When using the XPower Powerpack to operate an AC appliance and the low battery warning sounds, the warning gives you time to shut your AC appliance off before loss of AC power.
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