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XPower Powerpack

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Page 1: ...XPower Powerpack 400 and 400 PLUS Owner s Guide All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Xpower Powerpack 400 and 400 Plus Owner s Guide April 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED...

Page 3: ...ty guidelines detailed planning and setup information as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide WARNING Warn...

Page 4: ...model then reference is made specifically to the XPower Powerpack 400 or to the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its...

Page 5: ...lus be sure to read and save these safety instructions WARNING Shock hazard Keep Away from Children The XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus generates the same potentially lethal AC powe...

Page 6: ...where there are flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near propane tanks Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries Th...

Page 7: ...lamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard Always disconnect the jump start cables from the unit after us...

Page 8: ...ump Start Cable Port have enough energy present to cause a spark creating an explosion hazard or to cause burns if a metal object contacts both terminals Always clip the plastic guard over the Port wh...

Page 9: ...n 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 o...

Page 10: ...ap 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 ar...

Page 11: ...erated 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 charge...

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Page 13: ...ower Powerpack 1 1 Comprehensive Protection 1 1 Automatic overload 1 1 Overheating 1 1 Low Battery Protection 1 2 Jump Start Cables Safety Feature 1 2 2 Features Materials List 2 1 XPower Powerpack Fe...

Page 14: ...Appliances 3 8 Jump Starting a Vehicle s Engine 3 10 Using the Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 400 Plus 3 12 Over Temperature Safety Protection 3 13 Inflating Tires 3 14 Inflating Small Sports Equipme...

Page 15: ...uzz in Audio Equipment 5 1 Television Interference 5 1 Troubleshooting Reference 5 2 A Specifications Electrical Specifications A 1 Physical Specifications A 3 B Warranty and Product Information Warra...

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Page 17: ...XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Comes with a 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and small sports equipment Comprehensive Protection Automatic overload The XPower Powerpack has built in protection ag...

Page 18: ...ch 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 Jump Start Cables Safety Feature The XPower Powerpack comes wit...

Page 19: ...e items XPower Powerpack 400 or XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Owner s Guide AC Charger DC Charging Cable Jump Start Cables Accessory bag The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus also includes two nozzle adaptors for...

Page 20: ...ower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable 2 2 AC Outlets are standard 3 prong outlets supplying 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance 3 AC Outlet ON OFF switch il...

Page 21: ...F Not shown Audible Alarm inside the unit sounds in the event of overheating or low battery protection on inverter How to Required Condition Required Action Note Monitor total AC power consumed by the...

Page 22: ...ging method We recommend leaving the AC charger connected when the Powerpack is not in use to permanently maintain the battery in fully charged condition Check Battery Charge status Inverter s ON OFF...

Page 23: ...Plus only Feature Description 1 On Off switch turns the compressor unit on and off 2 Pressure gauge shows the PSI lb in2 3 Valve connector with connector hose Nozzle Adaptor Compartment is integrated...

Page 24: ...s high power DC current The cables connect to the Jump Start Cable Port when jump starting a vehicle s battery or when connecting an external battery to the XPower Powerpack The jump start cable conne...

Page 25: ...ly be used to recharge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack Can be stored in AC charger compartment 2 Charger Input Socket for use with the AC Charger supplied see 1 3 External Replaceable Fus...

Page 26: ...Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car SUV RV or a boat This can be stored in the storage compartment 3 Accessory bag Not Shown Nozzle packet XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only contains 2 nozzle adaptors a...

Page 27: ...battery for additional run time Using the compressor on the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Operating Conditions and Guidelines CAUTION Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack...

Page 28: ...uipment Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the XPower Powerpack Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 and 104 F 0 and 40 C the cooler the better within this range...

Page 29: ...Charger cable end into the Charger Input Socket located in the storage compartment of the unit The green Charging Status light changes from flashing to steady when charging is complete about 35 hours...

Page 30: ...rtant The 35 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 35 hours to fully recharge the XPo...

Page 31: ...AC appliance uses the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required Table 3 1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC Appliance Wattsa a Represents actual power consumption as measured...

Page 32: ...ted below may be 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...

Page 33: ...side of the XPower Powerpack Turn the AC Outlet On Off switch to the On position The switch illuminates to indicate AC power is available at the AC Outlets 2 Plug the AC appliance into one of the AC O...

Page 34: ...tery is discharged To protect the internal battery against damage resulting from total discharge We recommend that the AC Outlet On Off switch is turned On when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a...

Page 35: ...ircuit breaker automatically resets after a few seconds 3 Fully recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use As the DC power socket is internally wired directly to the internal bat...

Page 36: ...start cable port WARNING Fire hazard Jump start cable clamps connection to the vehicle s battery terminals must be positive to positive red clamp to battery and negative to negative black clamp to ba...

Page 37: ...red positive clip of the cables to the positive terminal of the engine battery The battery s positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than the negative terminal In most vehicles the battery s...

Page 38: ...ds may cause damage to the unit Allow the XPower Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump start Important Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use See Rech...

Page 39: ...utomatically turn on again and continue inflating You should turn the compressor off at the power switch if this safety feature engages and allow the compressor to cool for 15 minutes before re starti...

Page 40: ...emperature drops Turn the compressor off at the power switch after each use or any time the compressor turns off automatically Tires PSI Other Inflatables PSI 520 13 26 Football 13 A 78 14 26 Basketba...

Page 41: ...the valve connector from the valve stem 5 Check air pressure with a pressure gauge Inflating Small Sports Equipment You can use the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as balls soccer b...

Page 42: ...the compressor off before removing nozzle adaptor from valve stem 6 Remove nozzle adaptor from valve connector and store in storage compartment CAUTION The XPower Powerpack cannot be used to inflate l...

Page 43: ...lack clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor This could cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard Always disconnect the jump start cables from the unit af...

Page 44: ...the external battery is discharged or no longer needed remove the red positive clip and then remove the black negative clip 2 Remove the cables from the Jump Start Cable Port WARNING Acid spills Use a...

Page 45: ...0057 01 01 3 19 3 Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after use CAUTION Do not recharge the XPower Powerpack when an external battery is connected The AC charger may be damaged All manu...

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Page 47: ...teries 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 is designed to regulate...

Page 48: ...elf 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 may result in perman...

Page 49: ...typical recharge may take up to 35 hours When fully charged the green Charging Status light changes to steady and the XPower Powerpack is ready to use CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while...

Page 50: ...r vehicle Important Although the charge regulation circuitry in the XPower Powerpack does not operate with this charging method most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure that the XPower Powerpack is...

Page 51: ...t running disconnect the DC Charging Cable from both sockets Most of the XPower Powerpack s capacity will be restored in four hours while the vehicle engine is running Note The green Charging Status l...

Page 52: ...ped 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 4...

Page 53: ...e Charger Input Socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun the XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with the AC Charger See Recharging with the AC Charger on page 4 3 It takes about ten...

Page 54: ...the internal battery below 10 0 V will damage the battery and shorten its life Table 4 1 Approved Replacement Batteries Replacement Battery Where to Buy Panasonic LC X1220P 12 V 20 Ah Panasonic Tel 1...

Page 55: ...he XPower Powerpack upright on a stable level surface 2 On the XPower Powerpack unscrew the four fasteners on the battery cover Place the fasteners in the cover for safe keeping WARNING If you do not...

Page 56: ...ositive internal cable and the black negative terminal is next to the black negative internal cable 5 Securely fasten the bolt and washer that holds the red positive cable to the positive battery term...

Page 57: ...the back of the assembly 5 Remove the old bulb and insert a replacement bulb of the same type and rating into the light reflector assembly 6 Holding the light reflector assembly gently screw the blac...

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Page 59: ...XPower Powerpack 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...

Page 60: ...blem Possible Cause Solution AC appliance will not operate audible alarm is not sounding AC appliance rated more than 320 W the safety overload has tripped AC appliance is rated less than 320 W high s...

Page 61: ...nvironmental conditions Turn off the AC Outlet On Off switch and let the XPower Powerpack cool down Alarm sounds Internal battery is nearly discharged 11 0 V If you ignore this warning the XPower Powe...

Page 62: ...ces and all charging sources for fifteen minutes Charging Status light 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 wa...

Page 63: ...e item being inflated may have a leak Check that the valve connector is securely placed on the valve stem before closing the thumb latch Check that the item being inflated has no leaks Check the compr...

Page 64: ...wer Powerpack battery Have the engine serviced Replace 250 A 32 V fuse with same type and ratings The battery clamps of the jump start cablesmeasure zero volts External fuse 250 A is blown Replace 250...

Page 65: ...ry voltage nominal 12 V DC Internal battery capacity minimum 20 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket maximum continuous load 12 A with automatic reset Built in incandescent light rep...

Page 66: ...Yes automatic reset Over temperature shutdown Yes automatic reset Overload shutdown Yes automatic reset AC output short circuit protection Yes automatic reset Fuse internal 2 x 25 A or 1 x 50 A Operat...

Page 67: ...le lighter plugs AC Charger input 120 10 V AC 60 Hz Nozzle adaptor for air compressor on the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only two nozzle adaptors one sports needle adaptor Physical specifications XPower...

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Page 69: ...ack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing Appendix B also has a form where you can record information Information About Your System on page...

Page 70: ...ight to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warr...

Page 71: ...and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any...

Page 72: ...DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROP...

Page 73: ...on with any use of the product for such purposes Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the...

Page 74: ...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 returning a product f...

Page 75: ...wer Powerpack 400 Plus 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 B 6 P...

Page 76: ...l Number on DC end _______________________________ Purchased From _______________________________ Purchase Date _______________________________ Type of installation e g RV truck vehicle home _________...

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