Important Safety Instructions | Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300

Important Safety Instructions

The XPower Powerpack 300 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 300, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

The XPower Powerpack 300 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC power outlet, the DC power outlet, or the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.

Do not open the XPower Powerpack 300. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the unit.

CAUTION

The unit will be damaged if connected to any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground. Such loads include AC distribution wiring and house wiring.

CAUTION

Do not expose the XPower Powerpack 300 to temperatures over 40°C (104°F).

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Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual Important Safety Instructions

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