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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Contents, Introduction, Features, Operation

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Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - v First Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vi

1 Introduction

About the Powerpack Solar 400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Low Battery Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

2 Features

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

Powerpack Solar 400 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Front and Side Panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Control Panel and Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Power Socket Side Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Solar Panel Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Backside Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

3 Operation

Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

Charging with the AC Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Powerpack Solar 400 AC Charging Feature- - - - - - - - - 12

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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Contents, Introduction, Features, Operation

Contents

XPower Powerpack Solar Owner’s GuideTrademarks About XantrexNotice of Copyright Exclusion for DocumentationPurpose Conventions UsedAbout This Guide Related Information About This Guide975-0328-01-01 Warnings and Cautions Important Safety InstructionsWARNING Limitations on Use WARNING Shock hazard. Keep away from childrenWARNING Heated surface WARNING Explosion hazardPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS EYES IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS SKINFirst Aid 2 Features Contents1 Introduction 3 Operation4 Maintenance A Specifications 5 TroubleshootingWarranty and Return Information ContentsPage Tables Page Figures Page 1 Introduction About the Powerpack SolarComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadOverheating Low Battery ProtectionContents 2 FeaturesFront and Side Panels Powerpack Solar 400 FeaturesFigure 2-2 Front and Side Panels FeatureControl Panel and Display Control Panel and DisplayFeature C-, then Battery charge capacity status as LoFigure 2-4 Power Sockets Power Socket Side PanelFeature DC Input/Output Power Socket DC SocketSolar Panel Component Solar Panel ComponentsFeature DescriptionFigure 2-7 Accessories AccessoriesBackside Panel Backside Panel3 Operation Operating Conditions and GuidelinesWARNING Limitations on Use Choosing a Location WARNING Fire or explosionDry 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 CableFigure 3-2 Charging with DC Power Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery975-0328-01-01 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Powerpack SolarWARNING 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 StatusRequired OperationRequired How toRequired RequiredHow to ConditionImportant Know the size of the loads AC AppliancesOperating AC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmOverload Protection High Surge AppliancesTrouble Appliances Important Know the size of the loads 12 Vdc AppliancesFigure 3-7 Operating DC Appliances Operating DC AppliancesLow-Battery Alarm Overload ProtectionTable 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 StandSolar Panel Maintenance 4 MaintenanceBattery Maintenance WARNING Shock hazardRecycling Battery LifeBattery Maintenance The following website provides additional recycling information975-0328-01-01 Page Common Problems 5 TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceWARNING Electric shock hazard Troubleshooting ReferenceSolution ProblemTroubleshooting Reference Possible CauseProblem Table 5-1 Troubleshooting referenceSolution battery run times, see the BatteryProblem Display Error CodesSolution Possible CausePage A Specifications Electrical SpecificationsAC Power Section DC Power Section Internal Battery SectionUSB Section Physical Specifications AccessoriesSolar Panel Section Page Warranty Warranty and Return InformationProduct DisclaimerWarranty and Return 975-0328-01-01Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Warranty and ReturnOut of Warranty Service Warranty and Return975-0328-01-01 Information About Your System