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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing xPower1500
™
, the 1500-watt electronic generator
that’s portable and rechargeable. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use,
xPower1500 can run a wide range of electrical products – from power tools to
entertainment equipment, and even refrigerators. xPower1500’s rugged, cart-
like design gives you go-anywhere AC power and its “plug-in-and-forget”
charging system keeps it fully charged and ready for use any time the power
goes out. With an optional set of jump-start cables, xPower1500 can even
start a vehicle or boat.
Read this guide before using xPower1500 and save it for future reference.
Be sure to charge xPower1500 immediately after purchase (see Section 7).
xPower1500’s “plug-in-and-forget” charging system can be left permanently
plugged into a wall outlet to keep its battery pack fully charged and ready
for use.
To ensure you enjoy all the features of xPower1500, the following topics are
covered in this manual:
•
How to use xPower1500 as a source of 115-volt
AC power to run household or workplace
products.
•
How to use xPower1500 as a source of 12-volt
DC power to run typical auto or marine
accessories.
•
How to use xPower1500 to jump-start a
vehicle.
•
How to recharge xPower1500’s internal battery
pack.
•
How to connect an external battery to
xPower1500.
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11 Specifications
12-Volt DC Section
Internal battery type
sealed lead acid, AGM
Internal battery voltage (nominal)
12 Vdc
Internal battery capacity
63 Ah
Maximum load current through 12-volt
DC Power Socket (continuous)
12 A
DC Power Socket circuit breaker rating
(internal, automatic reset)
12 A
115-Volt AC Section
AC output voltage (nominal)
115 Vac
Maximum continuous AC output power
1350 W
AC output power (10 minutes)
1500 W
Maximum AC surge power
3000 W
AC output frequency
60 Hz ±4 Hz
AC output waveform
modified sine wave
Battery drain with no load/outlets on
0.3 A
Operating/storage temperature
32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C)
Low battery alarm trigger point (nominal)
10.7 V
Low battery shutdown point (nominal)
10.0 V
Charging System
AC charger - bulk charging current (maximum)
5 A
Bulk charge to float charge transition voltage
(peak charging voltage)
14.4 V
Float charge to bulk charge transition voltage
(charge restart voltage)
13.6 V
Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W x H) without handle
15.6 x 12.3 x 14.5 in
(39.5 x 31.3 x 37.0 cm)
Height (with handle)
38 in (96.5 cm)
Weight
60 lbs (27.3 kg)
ARTWORK FILM No. 445-0127-98-01 REV. 1 MAY 10/2001
