Xantrex XPower Powerpack 300 Plus, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ex International All rights reserved Notice of Copyright XPower Powerpack 300 and 300 Plus Owner s Guide May 2002 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN...

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Page 4: ...or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the XPower Powerpack unit or to other equipment Important These notes describe an important action item...

Page 5: ...rred to as XPower Powerpack when the information applies to both models However when the information is specific to one model then reference is made specifically to the XPower Powerpack 300 or to the...

Page 6: ...ctions WARNING Shock hazard Keep Away from Children The XPower Powerpack generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outl...

Page 7: ...ING Heated surface Ensure at least 2 inches 5 cm air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack During operation keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such a...

Page 8: ...nd 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...

Page 9: ...ceptacle and produces a low voltage charging output Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack Smal...

Page 10: ...Protection 2 2 Features Materials List 3 XPower Powerpack Features 4 Front Panel Detail 4 Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only 6 Right Side View 7 Left Side View 8 Accessories 9 3 Operation...

Page 11: ...echarging with the AC Charger 27 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable 28 Recharging with a Generator s Regulated 12 Volt DC Outlet 29 Recharging From a Solar Panel 30 Replacing the Internal Battery 3...

Page 12: ...Contents xi 7 Warranty and Product Information Warranty Information 45 Returning a Product 47 Out of Warranty Service 48 Contacting Xantrex Customer Service 49...

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Page 14: ...run many AC appliances and 12 volt DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play at home or on the road XPower Powerpack Powers 115 volt AC appliances Powers 12 volt DC appliances Jump start...

Page 15: ...ery from excessive discharge and possible damage When the AC Outlet On Off switch is turned on an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged 10 7 volts DC and the unit tur...

Page 16: ...e items XPower Powerpack 300 or XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Owner s Guide AC Charger DC Charging Cable Jump start Cables Accessory bag The XPower Powerpack 300 Plus also includes Two nozzle adaptors for...

Page 17: ...e Battery Status button 4 lights indicates full charge 3 lights indicates 3 4 charge 2 lights indicates 1 2 charge 1 light red light the battery is discharged empty and must be recharged promptly Batt...

Page 18: ...ps Connected Improperly red light illuminates when the jump start cables are incorrectly connected to the battery terminals Battery Clips Connected Properly green light illuminates if jump start cable...

Page 19: ...Plus only 6 Air Compressor XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only Feature Description On Off switch turns the compressor unit on and off Pressure gauge shows the PSI lb in2 Nozzle Adaptor Compartment Valve c...

Page 20: ...vehicle using the DC Charging Cable AC Outlet On Off switch illuminates when switch is turned On AC Outlet is a standard 3 prong outlet supplying 115 volts AC power for running an AC appliance Charger...

Page 21: ...DC current The jump start cables connect to the Jumper Cable Port when boosting a vehicle s starting battery or when connecting an external battery to the XPower Powerpack The jump start cable connect...

Page 22: ...ower Powerpack jump start ability only if the XPower Powerpack detects that the cables are connected to a battery correctly If the cables are connected to a battery incorrectly an alarm sounds and the...

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Page 24: ...ack for first time use Operating AC appliances and 12 volt DC appliances Jump starting a vehicle engine Connecting to an external battery for additional run time Using the compressor on the XPower Pow...

Page 25: ...rate the XPower Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splas...

Page 26: ...erational Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC Charger is a true plug in and forget charging method Xantrex recommends leaving the AC Charger connected when the XPower Powerpack is st...

Page 27: ...viii Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack They may have high surge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack See High Surge Appliances...

Page 28: ...power up to 500 watts some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the XPower Powerpack and trigger the Note The fewer watts an AC appliance uses the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before...

Page 29: ...decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the AC power being consumed Operating an AC Appliance Before operating your AC appliance ensure that the battery of the XPower Po...

Page 30: ...ine or other portable appliances that draw 12 amps or less from a 12 volt DC power outlet or from a vehicle s lighter socket CAUTION Equipment damage The DC Power Socket does not automatically switch...

Page 31: ...it breaker automatically resets after a few seconds 2 Fully recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use As the DC power socket is internally wired directly to the internal battery...

Page 32: ...sition the XPower Powerpack on a flat stable surface near the battery and away from all moving parts of the engine 6 Connect the red positive clip of the jump start cables to the positive terminal of...

Page 33: ...at steps 1 5 6 and 7 When the Battery Clips Connected Properly green light is illuminated make sure that the XPower Powerpack and the jump start cables are clear of belts and fans before attempting to...

Page 34: ...ed CAUTION The compressor is designed for short term operation only Operating the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat and may cause damage Allow the c...

Page 35: ...zzle adaptor 2 Choose the appropriate nozzle 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 co...

Page 36: ...ect the jump start cables to the Jumper Cable Port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack 2 Connect the red positive clip of the jump start cables to the red positive terminal of the external batter...

Page 37: ...wer Powerpack from the external battery when the external battery is discharged or no longer needed remove the red positive clip and then remove the black negative clip 2 Remove the jump start cables...

Page 38: ...h to remove the accumulated dust and dirt Battery Maintenance All rechargeable batteries gradually discharge when left standing and you need to recharge them periodically to maintain maximum battery c...

Page 39: ...enerator equipped with a regulated 12 volt battery charging outlet a solar panel CAUTION Due to inherent self discharge lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months especially in a warm...

Page 40: ...e charging voltage and current automatically reduces to a low maintenance level and the XPower Powerpack may be left permanently connected to the AC Charger If your utility power is interrupted the ch...

Page 41: ...not 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 Important Although the charge...

Page 42: ...t generators are equipped with them Use this power source for faster charging Using a generator with a lighter socket for its 12 volt output Follow the connection instructions in Recharging with the D...

Page 43: ...nce the connector is inserted into the 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 C...

Page 44: ...months if it is placed in storage or in a vehicle trunk Store in a location that maintains a temperature range of 32 F to 86 F 0 C to 30 C CAUTION Discharging the internal battery below 10 0 volts wi...

Page 45: ...turn off the fluorescent light switch You remove the jump start cables WARNING Shock or Electrical Hazard Read this entire section before disassembling the unit WARNING If you do not know how to safe...

Page 46: ...on the battery only 4 After removing the old battery position the new battery close to the back of the XPower Powerpack Make sure the positive battery terminal is next to the red positive internal cab...

Page 47: ...t tube 1 Turn the light switch off 2 Remove the clear cover by grasping it on each side at the top and pulling the top of the cover away from the unit 3 Gently grasp the fluorescent tube and rotate tu...

Page 48: ...his chapter before calling Xantrex Customer Service If you cannot solve the problem with the XPower Powerpack record the information asked for on Contacting Xantrex Customer Service on page 49 and the...

Page 49: ...r eliminate the interference Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the XPower Powerpack and the TV antenna and cables Adjust the orientation of the XPower Powerpack television antenna...

Page 50: ...charged to 10 0 volts Inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environmental conditions Turn the AC Outlet On Off switch off and recharge the XPower Powerpack Turn the AC Ou...

Page 51: ...en minutes The battery clips of the jump start cablesmeasure zero volts No voltage is present at the battery clips of the jump start cable unless they are properly connected to an external battery Con...

Page 52: ...k cool down Alarm sounds Internal battery is nearly discharged 10 7 volts If you ignore this warning the XPower Powerpack automatically switches off when the battery reaches 10 0 volts Recharge the XP...

Page 53: ...re closing the thumb latch Check that the item being inflated has no leaks Check the compressor hose for any breaks or leaks at connections The compressor runs slowly XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only Th...

Page 54: ...y type sealed AGM Absorbed Glass Mat lead acid Internal battery voltage nominal 12 VDC Internal battery capacity minimum 20 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket maximum continuous lo...

Page 55: ...attery 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 40 A user re...

Page 56: ...lighter plugs AC Charger input 120 10 VAC 60 Hz Nozzle adaptor for air compressor on the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only two nozzle adaptors one sports needle adaptor XPower Powerpack 300 XPower Powerp...

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Page 58: ...Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to six months from date of purchase Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty...

Page 59: ...ntrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty term is not extended Xantrex owns all parts removed from repaired products Service during warranty In order to qualify for the warranty a dated proof o...

Page 60: ...ing a product from the USA or Canada 1 Obtain an RMA number and a shipping address from Xantrex Products returned without an RMA number or shipped collect will be refused 2 Package the unit safely pre...

Page 61: ...pired if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation if other conditions of the warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your inverter may be serviced or r...

Page 62: ...nician in diagnosing the problem quickly Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 604 420 1585 outside of North America Fax 1 800 994 7828 toll free in North America 1 604 420 1591 outside of...

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