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High Power 12-Volt DC Terminals
Referenced in Figure 6 below, the High Power DC Terminals are wired
directly to xPower1500’s battery pack and supply power for jump-
starting a vehicle. See Section 6 for details. These terminals also can
be used to connect an external battery, which can increase
xPower1500’s total battery capacity and extend operating times. See
Section 8 for details.
Figure 6 - High Power 12-Volt DC Terminals
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2. Plug the other end of the AC Charger into a standard 115-volt AC
receptacle.
3. Insert the DC plug end into the DC Power Socket.
4. Switch the AC Charger ON. Switch is located on the AC
Charger’s end panel.
5. As xPower1500 charges, the Recharge Indicator on the AC
Charger will illuminate amber. A full recharge will take up to 15
hours.
6. When fully charged, the Recharge Indicator on the AC Charger
changes to green and xPower1500 is ready to use.
7. Once xPower1500 is fully charged, charging voltage and current
automatically reduce to a low maintenance level and xPower1500
may be left permanently connected to its AC Charger. Should
your utility power be interrupted, the charging process will
automatically restart when power returns.
8. If the Recharge Indicator on the AC Charger illuminates red,
disconnect the AC Charger from the AC outlet and from
xPower1500 immediately. Red illumination indicates a short circuit
condition in the output cable / DC plug (the section from the AC
Charger to xPower1500) or a possible defect in the DC Power
Socket. Should this occur, contact Xantrex Customer Service for
assistance. See Section 12 for details.
9. After the AC Charger is turned off or disconnected from an AC
outlet, the Recharge Indicator may continue to illuminate for a
brief period. This is normal and occurs because of the residual
electrical energy that is stored in the AC Charger’s circuitry.
NOTE:
Battery Level Indicator readings will not be accurate until
the batteries have “rested” for 15 minutes after charging.
Recharging From Your Vehicle
Using the DC Charging Cable, xPower1500 can be recharged as you
drive. Simply plug either end of the DC Charging Cable into
xPower1500’s DC Power Socket, and the other end into the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket or 12-volt accessory outlet. With the motor
running, the battery pack will be fully charged in 6 to 8 hours.
When using the DC Charging Cable there is no automatic charge
regulation; however, most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure
xPower1500 is not overcharged. This charging method must not be
used with vehicles having abnormally high voltage systems that
operate above 15 volts DC.
ARTWORK FILM No. 445-0127-98-01 REV. 1 MAY 10/2001
