Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 specs

Connecting to an External Battery

To connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables:

1.Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

2.Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the red positive (+) terminal of the external battery.

3.Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to the black negative (–) terminal of the external battery.

If the Red Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates and the alarm sounds, then reverse polarity has been detected. Correct polarity must be established before proceeding. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the battery and redo steps 2 and 3 in this procedure.

If no alarm sounds, and the Green Jumpstart Connection LED is illuminated, then proceed to the next step.

4.Switch ON the jump-start power switch.

To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the XPower Powerpack:

1.Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF.

2.Remove the red positive (+) clamp, and then remove the black negative (–) clamp from the external battery terminals.

3.Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack.

4.Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after use.

CAUTION

Do not recharge the XPower Powerpack when an external battery is connected. The AC charger may be damaged.

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Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Connecting to an External Battery

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