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XPower Powerpack Features

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Left Side View

Feature

Description

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Light On/Off Switch

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Incandescent Light illuminates for about 15 hours when the
battery is fully charged.

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Pressure Gauge shows the PSI (lb/in

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Boosting Clamp

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Boosting Power Switch

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AC Charger Input Socket

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On/Off Switch turns compressor unit on and off.

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Valve connector with connector hose

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Summary of Contents for XPower Powerpack 200 Plus

Page 1: ...by XPower Powerpack 200 Plus Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ...nd product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Powerpack 200 Plus Owner s Guide October 2005 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OT...

Page 3: ... XPower Powerpack Chapter 3 Operation gives instructions for the main operational procedures of the XPower Powerpack including operating AC and DC appliances using the air compressor and boosting an engine Chapter 4 Maintenance gives instructions for recharging the XPower Powerpack and changing the built in light bulb Chapter 5 Troubleshooting provides a troubleshooting guide to the XPower Powerpa...

Page 4: ...ntify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment Important These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to A Ampere s AC Alternating Current AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Ah Amp hours ASC Authorized Service Centre DC Direct Current Hz Hertz mA Milli ampere MHI Metal halide arc RMS Root Mean Square UPS Uninterruptible Power...

Page 5: ...ING Shock hazard Keep away from children The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Power Outlet the DC Power Outlet or the ventilation holes Do not expose this product to water rain snow or spray Do not open the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit...

Page 6: ...t 2 5 cm air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus During operation keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets pillows and sleeping bags WARNING Fire hazard Never allow boosting cables red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion ...

Page 7: ...XPower Powerpack 200 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each boost WARNING Fire hazard Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating The compressor is designed for short term operation only Operation of the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat and may cause damage Allow the compressor to cool down for 10 minutes after each 10 mi...

Page 8: ...ause an explosion 5 Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery produces a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal causing a severe burn 6 If you need to remove a battery always remove the positive terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off so yo...

Page 9: ...diately with soap and water If acid enters your eyes immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately 11 Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte ...

Page 10: ... 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 CAUTION The output of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus inverter is non sinusoidal Note If you are unsure...

Page 11: ...3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines 9 Choosing a Location 10 Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time 11 Recharging with the AC Charger 11 Using the Built in Light 12 Operating AC Appliances 12 Understanding AC Appliances 12 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances 12 High Surge Appliances 13 Trouble Appliances 13 Operating Several Appliances at Once 14 Operating an AC Appliance 14 Operating...

Page 12: ...tery 26 Recharging with the AC Charger 26 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable 27 Recharging with a Generator s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 29 Recharging from a Solar Panel 30 Recycling 31 Replacing the Built in Light 31 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems 33 Buzz in Audio Equipment 33 Television Interference 33 Troubleshooting Reference 34 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 39 Physical Specif...

Page 13: ...ing for emergency use Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment Comprehensive Protection Automatic Overload The XPower Powerpack has built in protection against output overload If you connect an appliance that draws more than 200 W to the AC Power Outlet on the XPower Powerpack or one which draws excessive surge power the power to the AC Power Outlet automatically shuts off Overheating The...

Page 14: ...ttery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage When the AC Power On Off Switch is turned ON an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged 11 0 V DC and the unit turns OFF at 10 5 V DC ...

Page 15: ...ck We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items p XPower Powerpack p Owner s Guide p AC Charger p DC Charging Cable p Nozzle and needle adaptors for the compressor ...

Page 16: ...ng the DC Charging Cable 2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicate the XPower Powerpack battery charge level All LEDs two green one yellow and one red are illuminated when the battery is fully charged Full only the red LED is illuminated when the battery is completely discharged Empty 3 Battery Level button triggers the Battery Level Full Empty LED indicators Press to view the battery charge sta...

Page 17: ...nds when the boosting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery 6 Green Boosting Connection LED illuminates when the Boosting clamps are properly connected to the vehicle battery 7 AC Power Outlet is a standard 3 prong outlet supplying 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance 8 AC Power On Off Switch illuminates when the switch is turned ON Not shown Audible Alarm inside the unit so...

Page 18: ...ncandescent Light illuminates for about 15 hours when the battery is fully charged 3 Pressure Gauge shows the PSI lb in2 4 Boosting Clamp 5 Boosting Power Switch 6 AC Charger Input Socket 7 On Off Switch turns compressor unit on and off 8 Valve connector with connector hose 2 6 1 4 5 3 7 8 ...

Page 19: ...r Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack 2 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car SUV RV or a boat Not shown Nozzle packet containing nozzle adaptor and sports needle adaptor 1 2 ...

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Page 21: ...to an external battery for additional run time Operating Conditions and Guidelines CAUTION Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack CAUTION Do not use the XPower Powerpack to operate any AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances while recharging with the AC Charger The AC Charger may fail if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected C...

Page 22: ... or other liquids to drop or splash on the XPower Powerpack Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC 32 and 104ºF the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Leave at least 2 5 cm clearance around the XPower Powerpack for air flow Ensure that the ventilation openings are not obstructed Safe Do not operate the unit in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment c...

Page 23: ...bout 24 hours if the battery is completely discharged Important Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 V DC appliance ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged If the battery has been fully discharged recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 24 hours Note The XPower Powerpack battery level LEDs are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from a...

Page 24: ... high surge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack See High Surge Appliances on page 13 and Trouble Appliances on page 13 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3 1 Important If you keep the XPower Powerpack in storage the battery will self discharge over time Remember to recharge the battery every t...

Page 25: ...f they are connected to the inverter Electronics that modulate RF radio frequency signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged Table 3 1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC Appliance Wattsa a Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances Hoursb b Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary based on model brand of appliance Cordless telephone stand...

Page 26: ... operating your AC appliance ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged See Recharging with the AC Charger on page 11 for details To operate an AC appliance 1 Turn the AC Power On Off Switch to the ON position The switch illuminates to indicate AC power is available at the AC Power Outlet 2 Remove the protective cover on the AC power outlet 3 Plug the AC appliance into the AC...

Page 27: ...5 If you ignore the warning the XPower Powerpack automatically turns off a few minutes later to prevent battery damage In the event of an overload low battery voltage or overheating the XPower Powerpack automatically shuts down ...

Page 28: ...the AC Power On Off Switch is turned ON when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance Having the AC Power On Off Switch turned ON enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery Note The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required Table 3 2 12 V DC Appliances and ...

Page 29: ... as soon as possible after each use As the DC Power Outlet is internally wired directly to the XPower Powerpack s battery extended operation of a 12 V DC appliance may result in excessive battery discharge See Caution for Equipment damage on page 16 Boosting a Vehicle s Engine You can use the XPower Powerpack to boost a vehicle or boat engine all 4 cylinder and most 6 cylinder engines that has a 1...

Page 30: ...al has a red wire connected to it 6 Connect the black negative clamp of the cables to the engine block cylinder head or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor If the Red Boosting Connection LED illuminates and the XPower Powerpack s alarm sounds then reverse polarity has been detected Correct polarity must be established before proceeding Disconnect the boosting clamps from the vehicle s b...

Page 31: ...e the red positive clamp and then the black negative clamp from the vehicle 11 Store the boosting clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack WARNING Fire hazard Do not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds The boosting feature is designed for short term operation only Operating the boosting feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit Allow the XPower ...

Page 32: ...rm operation only Operating the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat which could lead to fire Allow the compressor to cool down for 10 minutes after each 10 minutes of continuous operation WARNING Risk of personal injury or damage to equipment Never leave the compressor unattended while in operation Keep out of reach of children The compressor is ca...

Page 33: ...bles PSI 520 13 26 Football 13 A 78 14 26 Basketball 9 E78 14 30 Volleyball 5 H 78 14 24 Lawn Tractor Tire 22 HR 78 15 28 Bicycle Tires 27 x 1 85 20 x 1 40 Note The information in the table is for reference only For precise pressure specifications refer to the information supplied with the item to be inflated CAUTION If the pressure gauge on the compressor indicates more than twice the recommended...

Page 34: ...e adaptor insert the nozzle adaptor into the valve stem and close the thumb latch 3 Insert nozzle adaptor into the valve receptacle of the item 4 Turn the compressor on and inflate to appropriate pressure 5 Turn the compressor off before removing nozzle adaptor from valve stem Note Leave the thumb latch in the open position for storing to relieve pressure on the internal mechanisms CAUTION The XPo...

Page 35: ...g to relieve pressure on the internal mechanism WARNING Fire hazard Never allow boosting cables red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard WARNING Fire hazard Boosting cable clamps must be connected positive to positive red clamp to battery and negative to negative black clamp to battery A...

Page 36: ...ounds and the Green Boosting Connection LED is illuminated then proceed to the next step 4 Switch ON the Boosting Power Switch To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the XPower Powerpack 1 Ensure that the Boosting Power Switch is OFF 2 Remove the red positive clamp and then remove the black negative clamp from the external battery terminals 3 Store the boosting clamps in the ap...

Page 37: ...signed to regulate the charging process ensuring that the battery is always fully charged but never overcharged To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life recharge the XPower Powerpack only with the supplied charger or approved battery chargers WARNING Shock hazard Disconnect all sources of AC power and DC power before performing any type of maintenance CAUTION Due to inherent self dischar...

Page 38: ...recharge with the AC Charger 1 Disconnect any 12 V DC appliance and turn the light switch to OFF 2 Turn the AC Power On Off Switch to OFF 3 Plug the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet 4 Insert the AC Charger cable end into the AC Charger Input Socket located under the red boosting clamp Note The XPower Powerpack Battery Level LEDs are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconn...

Page 39: ...rged while you drive your vehicle Important The 24 hour charging time for the XPower Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet If the voltage is less than 120 V AC it may take more than 24 hours to fully recharge the XPower Powerpack If after 24 hours of charging the Battery Status LED is still red continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours The XPower Powerpack will be read...

Page 40: ...arging Cable from both sockets Most of the XPower Powerpack s capacity will be restored in 2 hours while the vehicle engine is running CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the XPower Powerpack is being recharged with the DC Charging Cable from your vehicle Note The Battery Status LED will not illuminate when the XPower Powerpack is recharged through the DC Charging Cable Note The Batte...

Page 41: ...es Most generators are equipped with them Use this power source for faster charging Using a generator with a regulated 12 V DC lighter socket Follow the connection instructions in Recharging with the DC Charging Cable on page 27 Most of the XPower Powerpack s battery capacity will be recharged in a few hours WARNING Fire and explosion hazard The generator output must be intended for battery chargi...

Page 42: ... To wire the coaxial DC connector 1 Connect the solar panel s red positive wire to the coaxial plug s inner or centre contact 2 Connect the solar panel s black negative wire to the plug s outer contact See Figure 4 1 Once the connector is inserted into the AC Charger Input Socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun the XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with the AC Charger See Rec...

Page 43: ...e recycled or safely disposed of at your local recycling depot Do not dispose of the XPower Powerpack with common household waste Please ask your local authorities about recycling services that are available in your area Replacing the Built in Light To replace the light bulb 1 Turn the light switch off 2 Pop out the plastic lens cover 3 Gently grasp the bulb and twist clockwise to unscrew the bulb...

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Page 45: ... The best solution to eliminate the buzzing is to use an audio system with a good quality filter Television Interference The XPower Powerpack is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals If TV signals are weak you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the TV screen Try one of the following suggestions to minimize or eliminate the interference Increase the distance betw...

Page 46: ...ted less than 160 W high starting surge has tripped the safety overload Use an AC appliance with a power rating less than 160 W AC appliance may exceed the XPower Powerpack s surge capability Use an AC appliance with a starting surge within the XPower Powerpack surge rating Overload shutdown Appliance power requirements exceed the capability of the XPower Powerpack Unplug the appliance and confirm...

Page 47: ...e objects covering the unit then restart the XPower Powerpack and move it to a cooler environment Run time is less than expected XPower Powerpack battery is not fully charged AC appliance power consumption is higher than expected Environmental temperature is less than 0 C 32 F or more than 40 C 104 F Recharge using the AC Charger until Battery Status LED is green Check AC appliance power or wattag...

Page 48: ...es The light does not turn on Light bulb has burnt out Remove lens cover and replace bulb with one of the same type and rating Battery Status LED is OFF when AC Charger is connected No AC power at the AC wall outlet AC Charger is faulty Ensure power is available at the AC wall outlet Replace the AC Charger Battery Status LED is red and Battery Level LEDs show the battery is full when the Battery L...

Page 49: ...Powerpack boosting capability Recharge the XPower Powerpack battery Have the engine serviced Use a higher power XPower Powerpack The battery clamps of the boosting cables measure zero volts Boosting power switch is OFF XPower Powerpack battery is dead Turn boosting power switch ON The compressor runs but won t inflate The valve connector may not be securely placed on the valve stem The item being ...

Page 50: ... may have overheated from excessive use Battery voltage is too low Turn off the compressor and let it cool down Check the condition of the internal battery The battery may need to be recharged or replaced Table 5 1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 51: ...ble AGM Absorbed Glass Mat lead acid Internal battery voltage nominal 12 V DC Internal battery capacity minimum 12 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 120 CCA Internal battery CA rating 180 CA DC Power Outlet maximum continuous load 12 A with automatic reset Built in incandescent light replaceable 5 W bulb ...

Page 52: ...n 10 5 V DC High battery voltage shutdown Yes automatic reset Over temperature shutdown Yes automatic reset Overload shutdown Yes automatic reset AC output short circuit protection Yes automatic reset Fuse internal 25 A Operating temperature range 0 40ºC 32 104ºF Storage temperature range 0 30ºC 32 86ºF Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Charger bulk charging current 500 mA Peak chargi...

Page 53: ...20 V AC 60 Hz 11 W Output 13 5 V DC 500 mA Physical specifications XPower Powerpack Depth 6 1 8 15 5 cm Width 12 13 32 31 5 cm Height 8 3 4 22 1 cm Weight 11 lb 13 oz 5 4 kg Physical specifications Internal SW12120 battery Length 6 15 1 cm Width 2 1 2 6 5 cm Height with terminals 5 12 5 cm Terminal type M5 bolt type Important All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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Page 55: ...ecessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or ...

Page 56: ...ITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY I...

Page 57: ...rization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product 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 they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your ...

Page 58: ...he other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 45 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage an additional fee will be charged If applicable you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received Informa...

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