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Page 3: ...0 Powering 115 Volt AC Products 10 5 1 General Information 10 5 2 Connecting Your AC Products 10 5 3 Automatic Protection Overload Overheating and Low Battery 11 5 4 Interference with Electronic Equipment 12 5 4 1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems 12 5 4 2 Television Interference 12 5 5 Battery Operating Times 13 6 0 Powering 12 Volt DC Accessories 14 6 1 Connecting 12 Volt DC Accessories 14 6 3 Batt...

Page 4: ...utlet 20 8 5 Recharging with a Solar Panel 20 9 0 Connecting to an External Battery 21 9 1 Extended Operating Time 21 9 2 Connecting an External Battery 21 10 0 Battery Replacement 22 10 1 General Information About Battery Life 22 10 2 Replacing xPower 600 s Internal Battery 22 10 3 Obtaining a Replacement Battery 24 11 0 Troubleshooting 25 12 0 Specifications 26 13 0 Limited Warranty USA and Cana...

Page 5: ...mp start cables xPower600 can even start a vehicle or boat Read this manual before using xPower600 and save it for future reference Be sure to charge xPower600 immediately after purchase see Section 8 0 xPower600 s plug in and forget charging system is intended to be left permanently plugged into a wall outlet and will keep its battery fully charged and ready for use The following main topics are ...

Page 6: ...the above safety instructions may result in personal injury and or damage to xPower600 WARNING Explosion hazard Do not use xPower600 where there are flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near propane tanks Do not use xPower600 in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike the sealed battery in the xPower600 vent explosiv...

Page 7: ...ic instructions are intended to provide a brief overview of xPower600 s key features For complete information be sure to read this manual fully Figure 1 below shows xPower600 s key features and accessories Figure 1 Key Features and Accessories Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 8: ...r Watts an AC product uses or the fewer Amps a DC accessory draws the longer xPower600 will operate before recharging is required 3 3 Operating 115 Volt AC Products 1 Ensure xPower600 s battery is fully charged See Section 8 0 for details 2 Turn the AC Outlets switch ON The green POWER light indicates AC power is available at the AC outlets 3 Plug the AC product s you wish to operate into the AC o...

Page 9: ...us switch on the AC Power Panel 2 To recharge plug the AC Charger into a standard 115 Volt AC outlet and the DC plug into the DC Power Socket located on the DC Power Panel The Recharge Indicator on the AC Charger will change from amber to green when charging is complete 8 to 10 hours It is safe and recommended to leave the AC Charger connected indefinitely 3 Charging may also be done from an autom...

Page 10: ...n Points 4 1 AC Power Panel As shown in Figure 2 below the AC Power Panel contains the Battery Status Switch Battery Level Indicator AC Outlets Switch AC Power Light Fault Light and dual AC Outlets Figure 2 View of AC Power Panel Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 11: ... to anAC product may result in a false battery charge level reading 4 1 2 AC Outlets Switch POWER Light AC Outlets Turning this switch ON supplies power to bothAC Outlets An audio tone sounds briefly when the AC Outlets are turned on The POWER light illuminates to confirm theAC Outlets are on Turning this switch OFF cuts power to the AC Outlets The POWER Light is off when the AC Outlets are off IM...

Page 12: ... recharging with either theAC Charger or DC Charging Cable See Section 8 0 for details IMPORTANT The vents below the DC Power Socket allow the xPower600 s internal cooling fan to intake air This area should never be covered or blocked when xPower600 is used The internal cooling fan runs any time theAC Outlets Switch is on and is essential for maintaining optimal performance Figure 4 View of DC Pow...

Page 13: ...Power600 s battery and supply power for jump starting a vehicle See Section 7 1 for details These terminals also can be used to connect an external battery which can increase xPower600 s total battery capacity and extend operating times See Section 9 0 for details Figure 5 View of High Power DC Terminals Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 14: ...entary surge power greater than 600 Watts some products may exceed its capabilities and trigger the inverter s safety overload shutdown circuit See details in Section 5 3 for the reset procedure If this problem occurs when attempting to operate several products at the same time try first switching on the AC Outlets with all products switched off then one by one switch each on starting with the hig...

Page 15: ... and the red FAULT light will switch on To reset unplug the product and turn the AC Outlets Switch off for 5 seconds then turn it back on Normal operation should resume If not turn the AC Outlets Switch off again and allow xPower600 to cool for several minutes While AC power is off press the Battery Status Switch to make sure the charge level is sufficient If the battery is allowed to discharge ex...

Page 16: ...er filter 5 4 2 Television Interference xPower600 is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals In some cases particularly with weakTV signals some interference may still be visible in the form of scrolling lines across the screen In this case take the following corrective measures 1 Use an extension cord to position xPower600 as far away as possible from the television antenna and cables 2...

Page 17: ...roduct labels may vary from actual power consumption 2 Not recommended for use with laser printers 3 Assumes 30 duty cycle s t c u d o r P d e r e w o P C A s t t a W 1 s r u o H o i d a R 8 0 5 t h g i L k r o W t n e c s e r o u l F 4 1 0 2 r e t n i r P t e J k n I 2 5 1 8 1 o e r e t S e l b a t r o P 0 2 5 1 r e t u p m o C p o t p a L 5 2 0 1 r o t a r e g i r f e R l l a m S 3 0 9 0 1 p m a...

Page 18: ...id battery damage due to excessive discharge 3 If an accessory that draws more than 12 Amps or which has a short circuit defect is connected xPower600 s internal circuit breaker will immediately switch off power to the accessory If this occurs unplug the accessory and the breaker will automatically reset after a few seconds 4 Fully recharge xPower600 s battery as soon as possible after each use IM...

Page 19: ...red on sample products Ratings on product labels may vary from actual power consumption 2 Represents talk time available from 24 recharge cycles s t c u d o r P d e r e w o P C D s t t a W 1 s r u o H e n o h p e l e T r a l u l l e C 2 6 0 7 r e d n u o S h t p e D r e d n i F h s i F 7 0 6 t h g i L t n e c s e r u o l F 8 0 5 r e l o o C e l b a t r o P 0 3 8 p m u P e g l i B 6 3 7 m u u c a V...

Page 20: ... off the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories 2 Engage the vehicle s park or emergency brake and place the transmission in park automatic or neutral manual 3 Purge the area where connections will be made of all fumes before making any connections 4 Position xPower600 so that it is a convenient distance from the battery that supplies power to the engine you wish to start but will not cause ...

Page 21: ...edure is often sufficient to start a vehicle when its battery has sufficient power to crank the engine slightly but not start it 1 Connect your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket to xPower600 s DC Power Socket using the DC Charging Cable You may need to switch the ignition key to the accessory position to supply power to the lighter socket 2 Wait 15 minutes while xPower600 partially charges your v...

Page 22: ...attery is always fully charged but never overcharged To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life charge only with Xantrex supplied or approved products CAUTION Due to inherent self discharge lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months especially in a warm environment Leaving a battery in a discharged state or not recharging every 3 months risks permanent damage CAUTION Do no...

Page 23: ... Section 13 0 for details Note Battery Level Indicator readings will not be accurate until the battery has rested for 15 minutes after charging CAUTION Do not use xPower600 to operate any AC products or DC accessories while charging with the AC Charger CAUTION Do not use xPower600 s AC Charger to recharge nickel cadmium or dry cell batteries commonly used with home appliances and electronic equipm...

Page 24: ...ion 8 3 Most of xPower600 s capacity will be restored in about 4 to 6 hours when using a generator s regulated 12 Volt DC output Level of charge can be verified by checking the Battery Level Indicator 15 minutes after disconnecting the charging source CAUTION The generator output must be intended for battery charging An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 Volts DC can damage the battery 8 5 ...

Page 25: ...wing order and make sure the polarity is correct The battery s positive terminal is identified as being larger in diameter than the negative terminal In most vehicles it has a red wire connected to it Do not proceed until you are sure you have identified the positive terminal 1 Remove the Terminal Covers rotate counter clockwise and place them in xPower600 s Accessory Storage Compartment 2 Connect...

Page 26: ...e section before disassembling the unit WARNING To avoid potentially serious injury follow these precautions when working with batteries 1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing ...

Page 27: ...re positioned in the same order when connected to the new battery Note Before removing the old battery from the housing it may be helpful to tape the positive or negative cables together and in the same order as attached to battery terminal Mark on the taped cable set positive or negative to eliminate the possibility of reconnecting incorrectly to the new battery 4 When installing the new battery ...

Page 28: ...erage deep cycle batteries The following batteries are approved for use with xPower600 If you are not able to find a replacement battery please contact Xantrex Customer Service See Section 13 0 for the telephone number or email address r e r u t c a f u n a M r e b m u N t r a P n i p o T B 0 4 2 1 P T o y o T 0 4 M F 6 Get user manuals See SafeManuals com ...

Page 29: ...t u n i m 5 1 r o f l o o c o t t i n u n e h t s a e r a n o i t a l i t n e v g n i r e v o c s t c e j b o t r a t s e r e s u a C e l b i s s o P y d e m e R d e t s e g g u S y l l u f t o n s i y r e t t a b 0 0 6 r e w o P x d e g r a h c l i t n u r e g r a h C C A g n i s u e g r a h c e R n e e r g s i r o t a c i d n I e g r a h c e R n o i t p m u s n o c r e w o p t c u d o r p C A d ...

Page 30: ...0 Watts AC output frequency 60 Hz 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Battery drain with no load outlets on 0 3 Amps Operating storage temperature 32 100 F 0 40 C Low battery alarm trigger point nominal 10 7 Volts Low battery shutdown point nominal 10 0 Volts Charging System AC charger bulk charging current maximum 5 Amps Bulk charge to float charge transition 14 4 Volts voltage peak chargi...

Page 31: ...ion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you What Will Xantrex Do With the exception of the internal battery Xantrex will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge Xantrex will at its own option use new and or reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repair and building replacement pr...

Page 32: ...y from jurisdiction to jurisdiction For Our Canadian Customers Whenusedherein impliedwarrantiesofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose includes all warranties and conditions express or implied statutory or otherwise including without limitation implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Service Out Of Warranty If the warranty period for...

Page 33: ...onal and industrial applications the PORTAWATTZ 600 produces 600 Watts of continuous power from a 12 Volt DC source and can run loads ranging from power drills to bread makers It is also ideal for operating a computer inkjet printer and fax machine simultaneously PORTAWATTZ 1000 Inverter A compact 1000 Watt inverter designed for installation in trucks vans boats and RV s This inverter can operate ...

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