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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

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Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

CAUTION

The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal.

Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.

Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack Solar 400.

Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack Solar 400:

•Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

•Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.

Important: If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the Powerpack Solar 400, contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the rechargeable appliance’s compatibility with the modified sine wave (non-sinusoidal) AC waveform.

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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

Contents

XPower Powerpack Solar Owner’s GuideExclusion for Documentation About XantrexTrademarks Notice of CopyrightConventions Used PurposeAbout This Guide About This Guide Related Information975-0328-01-01 WARNING Shock hazard. Keep away from children Important Safety InstructionsWarnings and Cautions WARNING Limitations on UseWARNING Heated surface WARNING Explosion hazardPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS SKIN IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS EYESFirst Aid 3 Operation Contents2 Features 1 Introduction4 Maintenance Contents 5 TroubleshootingA Specifications Warranty and Return InformationPage Tables Page Figures Page Automatic Overload About the Powerpack Solar1 Introduction Comprehensive ProtectionOverheating Low Battery ProtectionContents 2 FeaturesFeature Powerpack Solar 400 FeaturesFront and Side Panels Figure 2-2 Front and Side PanelsC-, then Battery charge capacity status as Lo Control Panel and DisplayControl Panel and Display FeatureDC Input/Output Power Socket DC Socket Power Socket Side PanelFigure 2-4 Power Sockets FeatureDescription Solar Panel ComponentsSolar Panel Component FeatureBackside Panel AccessoriesFigure 2-7 Accessories Backside PanelOperating Conditions and Guidelines 3 OperationWARNING Limitations on Use WARNING Fire or explosion Choosing a LocationDry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Important Charge Before Use Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 BatteryCharging with the AC Charger Powerpack Solar 400 AC Charging FeatureFigure 3-1 Charging with AC Power WARNING Fire and explosion hazard Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory CableRecharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery Figure 3-2 Charging with DC Power975-0328-01-01 Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Powerpack Solar Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc OutletWARNING Fire and explosion hazard To reconnect the solar panel to the unit Recharging From the Solar PanelTo recharge with a solar panel CAUTION Risk of Equipment DamageInterpreting Display Codes Checking Battery and AC StatusHow to OperationRequired RequiredCondition RequiredRequired How toImportant Know the size of the loads AC AppliancesOperating AC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmHigh Surge Appliances Overload ProtectionTrouble Appliances Important Know the size of the loads 12 Vdc AppliancesOverload Protection Operating DC AppliancesFigure 3-7 Operating DC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmTable 3-3 Typical USB Devices and Charge Times USB DevicesCharging Devices via the USB Port Low Battery AlarmLow Battery Alarm Using the LED LampsFigure 3-10 Back Stand Using the Back StandWARNING Shock hazard 4 MaintenanceSolar Panel Maintenance Battery MaintenanceRecycling Battery LifeThe following website provides additional recycling information Battery Maintenance975-0328-01-01 Page Television Interference 5 TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentWARNING Electric shock hazard Troubleshooting ReferencePossible Cause ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Referencebattery run times, see the Battery Table 5-1 Troubleshooting referenceProblem SolutionPossible Cause Display Error CodesProblem SolutionPage Electrical Specifications A SpecificationsAC Power Section Internal Battery Section DC Power SectionUSB Section Accessories Physical SpecificationsSolar Panel Section Page Warranty Warranty and Return Information975-0328-01-01 DisclaimerProduct Warranty and ReturnWarranty and Return Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure ExclusionsWarranty and Return Out of Warranty Service975-0328-01-01 Information About Your System