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3 Indicators, Controls and
Connection Points
AC Power Panel
As shown in Figure 3 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 3 - AC Power Panel
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Connecting the Cables
WARNING:
Connect only in the following order and make sure
the polarity is correct. The external battery’s positive terminal may
be identified with a (+) or may be larger in diameter than the
negative terminal. The negative terminal may be identified with a
(-). Do not connect any cables until you are sure you have
identified the positive terminal.
Position the external battery on a stable and level surface close to
xPower1500. Then follow these steps to connect the cables from the
external battery to xPower 1500:
1. Remove xPower1500’s Terminal Covers (rotate counter clockwise)
and place them in the unit’s Accessory Storage Compartment.
2. If you have one red cable and one black cable, attach the end of
the red cable with the battery terminal connector to the positive
(+) terminal of the external battery. If both cables are the same
color, use red tape or another method to clearly mark which cable
is positive and which cable is negative.
3. Use the red Terminal Cover to fasten the 5/16” ring type
connector on the other end of the positive cable (red or marked
positive) to xPower1500’s positive (+) High Power DC Terminal
(red). Tighten the terminal cover firmly by hand, but do not over
tighten.
4. Attach the end of the second cable (black or marked negative)
with the battery terminal connector to the negative (-) terminal of
the external battery.
5. Use the black Terminal Cover to fasten the 5/16” ring type
connector on the other end of the negative (black or marked
negative) cable to xPower1500’s negative High Power DC
Terminal (black). Again, tighten firmly, but do not over tighten.
6. To disconnect the external battery, simply follow steps 2-5 in
reverse order.
IMPORTANT: Unless the external battery is a lead acid, 21 amp-hour,
AGM design, it must be disconnected from xPower 1500 prior to
recharging xPower1500’s internal battery pack. The AC Charger and
DC Charging Cable supplied should only be used to charge (a
connected) external battery that has the same amp-hour rating and
design as xPower 1500’s internal battery pack. If your external
battery is not the type specified above, disconnect it from
xPower1500 and charge it with a separate battery charger.
WARNING:
Disconnect the external battery prior to moving
xPower1500 to prevent damage to the connecting cables or the
external battery, and to avoid possible injury to you or another
person.
ARTWORK FILM No. 445-0127-98-01 REV. 1 MAY 10/2001
