Operating 12 V DC Appliances | Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300

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

Having the AC Power 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 with the

XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-212 V DC Appliances and Run Times

12 V DC Appliance	Wattsa	Hoursb
Cellular telephonec	6	15
Stereo/CD player	10	9
Portable Cooler	30	2

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

b.Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary based on model or brand of appliance.

c.Represents talk time available from 5 recharge cycles.

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Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Operating 12 V DC Appliances, DC Appliance Watts a Hours b

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 Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Overheating Low Battery Protection Features Materials List XPower Powerpack Features Feature DescriptionFront 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 Operating AC Appliances Understanding 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 Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision 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 Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System