Operation | Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 specification

3 Operation

Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack

300 efficiently. This chapter covers:

•Recharging the XPower Powerpack for first-time use

•Using the flashlight

•Operating AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances

•Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine

•Using the air compressor

•Connecting to an external battery for additional run time

Operating Conditions and Guidelines

CAUTION

Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack.

CAUTION

The XPower Powerpack is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply.

Important: The XPower Powerpack is not suitable for use with certain products and loads

The continuous output wattage of this product is limited to 320 watts total when supplying backup power from its batteries. This limit applies to the total of all items plugged into the product.

This output wattage is not sufficient to run the following products:

•Items producing heat: examples include toasters, microwaves, heaters, pellet stove igniters

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Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Operation, Operating Conditions and Guidelines

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 Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Overheating Low Battery Protection Features Materials List Feature Description XPower Powerpack FeaturesFront Panel Detail 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 Understanding AC Appliances Operating AC AppliancesAC Appliance Watts a Hours b 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 Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision Interference 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 Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System