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XPower Powerpack
300

Owner’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for XPower Powerpack 300

Page 1: ...by XPower Powerpack 300 Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...6 Xantrex International All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SU...

Page 3: ...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 jump starting an engi...

Page 4: ...N Cautions identify 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...

Page 5: ...om children The XPower Powerpack 300 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...

Page 6: ...pack 300 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 jump start cables red and black...

Page 7: ...XPower Powerpack 300 to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump start WARNING Fire hazard Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating The compressor is designed for short term ope...

Page 8: ...cause 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...

Page 9: ...iately 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...

Page 10: ...n 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 pre...

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 Flashlight 13 Operating AC Appliances...

Page 12: ...r Powerpack Battery 28 Recharging with the AC Charger 28 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable 30 Recharging with a Generator s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 32 Recharging from a Solar Panel 33 Recycling 3...

Page 13: ...ghting 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 conne...

Page 14: ...otection 2 Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage The unit automatically turns off when the internal battery is discha...

Page 15: ...recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items XPower Powerpack Owner s Guide AC charger DC ch...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...sounds when the jump starting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery 6 Green Correct Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates when the jump starting clamps are properly connected to the v...

Page 18: ...eature Description 1 Pressure gauge shows the PSI lb in2 2 Jump starting clamp 3 Jump start power switch 4 AC charger input socket 5 Compressor ON OFF switch 6 Nozzle packet compartment Not shown Valv...

Page 19: ...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...

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Page 21: ...output wattage of this product is limited to 300 watts total when supplying backup power from its batteries This limit applies to the total of all items plugged into the product This output wattage i...

Page 22: ...r in locations that require ignition protected equipment Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the XPower Powerpack Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40 C 32...

Page 23: ...to a standard AC wall outlet The Battery Status LED changes from red to green when charging is complete about 24 hours if the battery is completely discharged Important Prior to operating your AC appl...

Page 24: ...s LED remains red continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours The unit will be ready for use even if the Battery Status LED remains red Important If you keep the XPower Powerpack in storage the b...

Page 25: ...the front of the flashlight into place see Figure 3 1 If the flashlight is difficult to replace and makes a chattering sound or doesn t recharge as expected check the metal contacts on the flashlight...

Page 26: ...e When a source of charging power is not available you can recharge the flashlight from the XPower Powerpack internal battery This is intended for emergency use only and the flashlight will only opera...

Page 27: ...Typical AC Appliances Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3 1 Note The fewer watts an AC appliance uses the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate bef...

Page 28: ...e damaged if they are connected to the inverter Electronics that modulate RF radio frequency signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged Speed controllers found in some fans power tools ki...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...en the internal battery is discharged Check the battery status periodically to prevent total battery discharge Note The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws the longer the XPower Powerpack will opera...

Page 31: ...erpack 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 batter...

Page 32: ...itive terminal 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 Jumpstart...

Page 33: ...ve the red positive clamp and then the black negative clamp from the vehicle 11 Store the jump start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack WARNING Fire hazard Do not cr...

Page 34: ...eration 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...

Page 35: ...ables 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 re...

Page 36: ...zle 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 pr...

Page 37: ...s 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 Jump start cable clamps must be connected posi...

Page 38: ...isconnect the jump start clamps from the battery and redo steps 2 and 3 in this procedure If no alarm sounds and the Green Jumpstart Connection LED is illuminated then proceed to the next step 4 Switc...

Page 39: ...nce All rechargeable batteries gradually discharge when left standing and you need to recharge them periodically to maintain maximum battery capacity The AC charger supplied with the XPower Powerpack...

Page 40: ...harger is a true plug in and forget charging method CAUTION Due to inherent self discharge lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months especially in a warm environment Leaving a batter...

Page 41: ...ltage and current automatically reduces to a maintenance level and the XPower Powerpack may be left permanently connected to the AC charger If your utility power is interrupted the charging process au...

Page 42: ...sockets Most of the XPower Powerpack s capacity will be restored in 2 hours while the vehicle engine is running Important Although the charge regulation circuitry in the XPower Powerpack does not oper...

Page 43: ...es and all charging sources for 15 minutes Important Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet Do not solder or hard wire the DC...

Page 44: ...socket Follow the connection instructions in Recharging with the DC Charging Cable on page 30 Using the AC charger to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a generator is possible but would require exten...

Page 45: ...To wire the coaxial DC connector 1 Connect the solar panel s red positive wire to the coaxial plug s inner or center contact 2 Connect the solar panel s black negative wire to the plug s outer contact...

Page 46: ...battery contains lead which can be hazardous if exposed to the environment the XPower Powerpack should be recycled or safely disposed of at your local recycling depot As well the NiMH batteries in the...

Page 47: ...ate 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 se...

Page 48: ...rated less than 300 W high starting surge has tripped the safety overload Battery has discharged to 10 5 V XPower Powerpack has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environmental co...

Page 49: ...wer 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...

Page 50: ...arger 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 Level button is trigge...

Page 51: ...switch ON The compressor runs but won t inflate The valve connector may not be securely placed on the valve stem The item being inflated may have a leak Make sure the valve connector is securely plac...

Page 52: ...werpack was not connected to a power source For longest run time ensure the XPower Powerpack is connected to the AC charger before recharging the flashlight XPower Powerpack makes a chattering sound w...

Page 53: ...y type Sealed non spillable 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 ra...

Page 54: ...tery 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 40 A...

Page 55: ...ugs part 449 0187 01 01 AC charger Input 120 V AC 60 Hz 11 W Output 13 5 V DC 500 mA part 074 1003 Flashlight Part 808 7130 Compressor nozzles Part 160 0015 01 01 Physical specifications XPower Powerp...

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Page 57: ...ssary 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 Conta...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...uct Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Record these details in Information About Y...

Page 60: ...amage an additional fee will be charged If applicable you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Powerpack...

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