About the XPower Powerpack | Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300

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About the XPower Powerpack 300

Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances and

12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.

XPower Powerpack:

•Powers 120 V AC appliances

•Powers 12 V DC appliances

•Jump-starts vehicle engines

•Provides lighting for emergency use

•Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment

Comprehensive Protection

Automatic Overload

The XPower Powerpack has built-in protection against output overload. If you connect an appliance that draws more than 300 W to the AC power outlet on the XPower Powerpack, or one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC power outlet automatically shuts off.

Overheating

The XPower Powerpack is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC power outlet automatically shuts off.

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Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 About the XPower Powerpack, Comprehensive Protection, Automatic Overload, Overheating

Contents

XPower Powerpack Emergency Power XPower Powerpack Date and Revision Purpose Organization Conventions Used Abbreviations and Acronyms Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Overheating Low Battery Protection Features Materials List Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack FeaturesFeature Description Not Left Side View Accessories Accessory DescriptionPage Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines Choosing a Location Recharging with the AC Charger To recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the AC Charger Using the Flashlight To recharge the flashlight from the XPower Powerpack AC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC Appliances High Surge Appliances Operating an AC Appliance To operate an AC appliance Operating 12 V DC Appliances DC Appliance Watts a Hours b Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To operate a 12 V DC appliance To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Using the Air Compressor Over-temperature Safety Protection Inflating Tires To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipment Connecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Maintenance Battery Maintenance Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with the AC Charger To recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet To wire the coaxial DC connector Recharging from a Solar Panel Recycling Television Interference Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Switch on Page Electrical Specifications DC Section AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System Physical specifications XPower Powerpack Physical SpecificationsAccessories Physical specifications Internal SW12120 batteryPage Warranty and Return Warranty Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System