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WARNING: Shock and fire hazard

The battery clip adapter, lighter plug adapter, 
and ring terminal adapter are to be used 
individually with the XPower Charger 2 as 
specified in this manual. Connecting adapters 
together for other, non-specified use will 
result in reverse polarity and may result in 
damaged equipment and personal injury.

Summary of Contents for XPower Charger 2

Page 1: ...Guide 975 0135 01 01 REV B Printed in China t 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 360 925 5097 direct f 1 800 994 7828 toll free in North America 1 360 925 5143 direct e CustomerService xantre...

Page 2: ...MW utility scale systems for wind solar batteries fuel cells microturbines and backup power applications in both grid connected and stand alone systems Xantrex products include inverters battery charg...

Page 3: ...REX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR...

Page 4: ...ng to Charge 7 Charger Location 8 DC Connection Precautions 8 3 XPower Charger 2 Features 10 Front Panel 10 DC Cable Connections 12 4 Charging a 12 volt Battery 14 Using the Lighter Plug Adapter 14 Us...

Page 5: ...2 regulates the charging process ensuring the battery is always fully charged but never overcharged About This Guide To get the best performance from your XPower Charger 2 Xantrex recommends that you...

Page 6: ...g statements in the guide Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or other equipment Warnings...

Page 7: ...d result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure that a pins on plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on the XPower Ch...

Page 8: ...er 2 if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified service technician 7 Do not disassemble XPower Charger 2 take it to a qualified service technic...

Page 9: ...soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood eye WARNING Risk of explosive gases Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal bat...

Page 10: ...racelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn 8 Use...

Page 11: ...ttery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes 4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps purge...

Page 12: ...not restrict ventilation in any way 5 If the ring terminal adapter accessory is connected permanently to the battery terminals be sure the safety cap is put on when the adapter is not in use 6 Do not...

Page 13: ...from slipping off the terminals and helps to reduce the risk of sparking Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and or damage to the XPower Charger 2 It may also void you...

Page 14: ...2 Front Panel Figure 1 shows the XPower Charger 2 Use Table 1 to identify the function of items Figure 1 XPower Charger 2 Features Table 1 XPower Charger 2 Features Item Feature 1 Mounting Flanges Fo...

Page 15: ...r light The green power light indicates that AC power is connected to the unit and 12 volts are available at the output 4 Charging light The red charging light indicates that charging is in progress W...

Page 16: ...C cable connections available for the XPower Charger 2 Use Table 2 to identify the usage Figure 2 DC Cable Connections Table 2 DC Cable Connections Usage Item Function 1 Battery clip adapter 2 Lighter...

Page 17: ...plug adapter and ring terminal adapter are to be used individually with the XPower Charger 2 as specified in this manual Connecting adapters together for other non specified use will result in reverse...

Page 18: ...Turn off any lights audio equipment or other 12 volt accessories that are connected to your vehicle s electrical system Make sure your vehicle is in the park position and secured by the emergency brak...

Page 19: ...off and the green Power light remains on The recharge time will vary based on the capacity and discharge state of your vehicle s battery 7 Once the vehicle s battery is fully charged disconnect XPowe...

Page 20: ...n the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by a hood door or moving engine part 3 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons 4 Connect the XPower C...

Page 21: ...f the frame or to the engine block away from the battery Do not connect the clip to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts 8 For a positive grounded vehicle connect the NEGATIVE BLACK cli...

Page 22: ...vehicle s battery is fully charged disconnect the AC cord remove the clip from the vehicle s chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal CAUTION If the green Power light turns off and t...

Page 23: ...XPower Charger 2 DC cable to the battery clips adapter 4 Connect the POSITIVE RED charge clip to the POSITIVE POS P battery post 5 Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the...

Page 24: ...n the capacity and discharge state of your battery 9 Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the AC cord remove the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip from the cable and then remove the POSITIVE RED cli...

Page 25: ...t s connectors 3 Position the RED terminal on the bolt of the POSITIVE battery post connector 4 Position the BLACK terminal on the bolt of the NEGATIVE battery post connector 5 Replace the nuts 6 If t...

Page 26: ...light turns off and the green Power ON light remains on The recharge time will vary based on the capacity and discharge state of your battery 6 Once the battery is fully charged disconnect XPower Char...

Page 27: ...please prepare for the call by writing down the following details Charger s serial number How long the charger has been in use A brief description of the problem PROBLEM Green Power light is off when...

Page 28: ...The battery being charged requires higher charging current Use a higher charging current charger such as XPower Charger 15 A heavy load is connected to the battery being charged Remove the load from...

Page 29: ...ject to change without notice Table 3 Specifications Bulk charging current 2 amps Bulk charge to float charge transition voltage peak charging voltage 14 3 volts Float charge to bulk charge transition...

Page 30: ...trex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved d...

Page 31: ...e facilities What proof of purchase is required In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior writt...

Page 32: ...uct specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter AS...

Page 33: ...product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited...

Page 34: ...t shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if the...

Page 35: ...elephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are...

Page 36: ...r Charger 2 for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 31 Payment optio...

Page 37: ...33 8 Other Xantrex Products To see the range of inverters and chargers offered by Xantrex visit our web site at http www xantrex com...

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