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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet

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Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet

Operation

Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet

WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard

The generator output must be intended for battery charging and have an output of 15 volts or less. An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 Vdc can damage the battery.

This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard.

Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Powerpack Solar 400.

You can recharge the battery of the Powerpack Solar 400 using a generator in several ways:

•Using the AC Charger to recharge the Powerpack Solar 400 from a generator is possible, but would require extended generator running time.

•Using a generator which has an auxiliary regulated DC output designed for charging 12-volt batteries. Most generators are equipped with them. Use this power source for faster charging.

Most of the Powerpack Solar 400’s battery capacity will be recharged in a few hours.

Note: The Battery Charge (%) reading on the digital display is only accurate after the Powerpack Solar 400 has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.

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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet, WARNING Fire and explosion hazard

Contents

Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack SolarAbout Xantrex TrademarksNotice of Copyright Exclusion for DocumentationAbout This Guide PurposeConventions Used 975-0328-01-01 Related InformationAbout This Guide Important Safety Instructions Warnings and CautionsWARNING Limitations on Use WARNING Shock hazard. Keep away from childrenWARNING Explosion hazard WARNING Heated surfacePrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances First Aid IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS EYESIF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS SKIN Contents 2 Features1 Introduction 3 Operation4 Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting A SpecificationsWarranty and Return Information ContentsPage Tables Page Figures Page About the Powerpack Solar 1 IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Overheating2 Features ContentsPowerpack Solar 400 Features Front and Side PanelsFigure 2-2 Front and Side Panels FeatureControl Panel and Display Control Panel and DisplayFeature C-, then Battery charge capacity status as LoPower Socket Side Panel Figure 2-4 Power SocketsFeature DC Input/Output Power Socket DC SocketSolar Panel Components Solar Panel ComponentFeature DescriptionAccessories Figure 2-7 AccessoriesBackside Panel Backside PanelWARNING Limitations on Use 3 OperationOperating Conditions and Guidelines Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a LocationWARNING Fire or explosion Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery Important Charge Before UsePowerpack Solar 400 AC Charging Feature Charging with the AC ChargerFigure 3-1 Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable WARNING Fire and explosion hazard975-0328-01-01 Figure 3-2 Charging with DC PowerRecharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery WARNING Fire and explosion hazard Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc OutletRefer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Powerpack Solar Recharging From the Solar Panel To reconnect the solar panel to the unitCAUTION Risk of Equipment Damage To recharge with a solar panelChecking Battery and AC Status Interpreting Display CodesOperation RequiredRequired How toRequired RequiredHow to ConditionAC Appliances Important Know the size of the loadsLow-Battery Alarm Operating AC AppliancesTrouble Appliances Overload ProtectionHigh Surge Appliances 12 Vdc Appliances Important Know the size of the loadsOperating DC Appliances Figure 3-7 Operating DC AppliancesLow-Battery Alarm Overload ProtectionUSB Devices Table 3-3 Typical USB Devices and Charge TimesLow Battery Alarm Charging Devices via the USB PortUsing the LED Lamps Low Battery AlarmUsing the Back Stand Figure 3-10 Back Stand4 Maintenance Solar Panel MaintenanceBattery Maintenance WARNING Shock hazardBattery Life Recycling975-0328-01-01 Battery MaintenanceThe following website provides additional recycling information Page 5 Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference WARNING Electric shock hazardProblem SolutionTroubleshooting Reference Possible CauseTable 5-1 Troubleshooting reference ProblemSolution battery run times, see the BatteryDisplay Error Codes ProblemSolution Possible CausePage AC Power Section A SpecificationsElectrical Specifications USB Section DC Power SectionInternal Battery Section Solar Panel Section Physical SpecificationsAccessories Page Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductWarranty and Return 975-0328-01-01Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureExclusions Warranty and Return975-0328-01-01 Out of Warranty ServiceWarranty and Return Information About Your System