Xantrex XPower Powerpack 600HD, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Powerpack 600HD Owner s Guide April 2005 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS...

Page 4: ...d troubleshooting the unit Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or to other equipment Important These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to Note...

Page 5: ...About This Guide ii 975 0213 01 01 Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com ...

Page 6: ... and save these safety instructions 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 Outlet the DC Power Socket the Jump Start Cable Port or the ventilation holes Do not expose this product to water rain snow or spray CAUTION Do not connect any AC appliance wi...

Page 7: ...e is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack During operation keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets pillows and sleeping bags WARNING Fire hazard Never allow jump start cables red and black 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...

Page 8: ... damage to the unit Allow the XPower Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump start WARNING Risk of explosion fire or burns The battery terminals exposed at the jump 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 when not in use ...

Page 9: ...xplosion 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 other similar objects to metal causing a severe burn 6 If you need to remove a battery always remove the positive terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off so you don t c...

Page 10: ...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 Small battery operated 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 chargers display a warning labe...

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Page 12: ...il 4 AM FM Radio with Digital Alarm Clock 7 Left Side View 9 Accessories 10 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines 11 Choosing a Location 12 Using XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First Time 13 Recharging with the AC Charger 13 Using the Light 14 Operating AC Appliances 14 Understanding AC Appliances 14 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances 15 High Surge Appliances 15 Trouble Appliances 16 Oper...

Page 13: ...Powerpack 600HD Battery 26 Recharging with the AC Charger 27 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable 28 Recharging with a Generator s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 30 Recharging From a Solar Panel 30 Replacing the Incandescent Light 32 Replacing the External Fuse 32 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems 33 Buzz in Audio Equipment 33 Television Interference 33 Troubleshooting Reference 34 A Specifications Ele...

Page 14: ...Provides lighting for emergency use In addition the XPower Powerpack is equipped with AM FM radio Digital alarm clock Comprehensive Protection Automatic overload The XPower Powerpack has built in protection against output overload If you connect to the AC outlet s an appliance that draws more than 480 W or one which draws excessive surge power the power to the AC outlet automatically shuts off Ove...

Page 15: ...hen the AC outlet ON OFF switch 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 with a user replaceable 250 A fuse to protect the unit and vehicle battery from damage through reverse polarity and short circuit conditions ...

Page 16: ...elf with these features before operating the unit Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items XPower Powerpack Owner s Guide AC charger DC charging cable Jump start cables Accessory bag If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way please contact Customer Service see page 43 ...

Page 17: ...ery Charge status on the Digital Display Toggles Digital Display s power ON OFF 2 Output Power W light illuminates green when Output Power information is displayed on the Digital Display 3 Battery Charge light illuminates green when Battery Charge information is displayed on the Digital Display 4 Digital Display displays the inverter s Output Power in W and Battery Charge status in FULL 2 3 1 7 5 ...

Page 18: ...ot 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 applications powered from the 3 AC outlets Inverter s ON OFF switch is turned ON Output Power W light illuminates green AC charger is unplugged from the wall AC outlet No action required The digital dis...

Page 19: ...is a true plug in and forget charging 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 switch is turned to OFF All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets The ON OFF switch of the incandescent light must be turned to OFF The AC c...

Page 20: ...Clock Features Feature Description 1 FM antenna 2 Frequency indicator light 3 Power OFF button 4 Time set button 5 Tuning dial 6 Hours set button 7 Minutes set button 8 Volume dial 9 Alarm set button 10 Alarm clock ON OFF button 11 AM band button ON 12 FM band button ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 21: ...and hold 4 and press minutes set button 7 The clock uses a 12 hour AM PM time format Set the alarm Turn off the radio to show the time To adjust hour press and hold Alarm Set button 9 and press hours set button 6 To adjust minutes press and hold 9 and press minutes set button 7 The alarm clock uses a 12 hour AM PM time format Use the alarm clock Set the alarm turn off radio to show time Press Alar...

Page 22: ...C Charging Cable 2 External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A 32 V Located behind fuse cover 3 Jump Start Cable Port supplies high power DC current The cables connect to the jump start cable port when jump starting a vehicle or when connecting an external battery to the XPower Powerpack The jump start cable connection is designed so that the cables cannot be inserted incorrectly into the jump sta...

Page 23: ...d AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack Can be stored in AC charger compartment 2 Detachable heavy duty jump start cables 3 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car SUV RV or a boat This can be stored in the storage compartment 4 Accessory bag 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 24: ...external battery for additional run time Operating Conditions and Guidelines CAUTION Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack CAUTION Do not use the XPower Powerpack to operate any AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances while recharging with the AC Charger The AC Charger may fail if AC appliances or 12 V DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected CAUTION...

Page 25: ... allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the XPower Powerpack Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 and 104ºF 0 and 40ºC the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Leave at least 2 5 cm clearance around the XPower Powerpack for air flow Ensure that the ventilation openings are not obstructed Safe Do not operate the unit in the same compartment as batteries or in any c...

Page 26: ...ashing to steady when charging is complete about 35 hours if the battery is completely discharged Important Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 V DC appliance ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged If the battery has been fully discharged recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 35 hours Note The Battery Charge reading on the digital display is only accurate w...

Page 27: ... 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 on page 15 and Trouble Appliances on page 16 Important If you keep the XPower Powerpack in storage the battery will discharge over time Remember to recharge the battery every three months to keep the XPow...

Page 28: ...ly momentary surge power up to 960 W some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the XPower Powerpack and trigger the inverter s safety overload shutdown circuit Note The fewer watts an AC appliance uses the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required Table 3 1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC powered Products Wattsa a Represents actual power consumption as measured on ...

Page 29: ...Rechargeable Appliances on page vii for details Metal halide arc MHI lights can be damaged Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances in watts does not exceed 480 W You can run appliances using an AC power bar Run time however will decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the total AC power being con...

Page 30: ...AC appliance into one of the AC outlets and turn the appliance on XPower Powerpack will operate most devices rated up to 480 W 3 Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use When using the XPower Powerpack to operate an AC appliance and the low battery warning sounds the warning gives you time to shut your AC appliance off before loss of AC power If you ignore the warning the X...

Page 31: ...t ON OFF switch is turned ON when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 V DC appliance Having the AC outlet ON OFF switch turned ON enables the alarm to warn you when the 12 V DC appliance has nearly depleted the internal battery Note The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required Table 3 2 12 V DC Appliances and Run Times ...

Page 32: ... or has a short circuit defect the internal circuit breaker of the XPower Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC appliance If this occurs unplug the 12 V DC appliance and the internal circuit 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 battery exte...

Page 33: ...on hazard Always disconnect the clamps from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the jump 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 battery A reverse polarity connection positive to negative may cause damage to the unit and or crea...

Page 34: ...head or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor or to the negative battery terminal Before starting the engine make sure the XPower Powerpack and the cables are clear of belts and fans Do not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds 8 Remove the red positive clip and then the black negative clip from the vehicle s battery terminal 9 Remove the cables from the jump start cable port WARNING F...

Page 35: ...pack to operate an AC appliance Connecting to an External Battery You can extend battery operating times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery using the jump start cables For example an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately two times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 28 Ah battery WARNING Fire hazard Never allow jump start cables red and black clamp...

Page 36: ...amp to battery and negative to negative black clamp to battery A reverse polarity connection positive to negative may cause damage to the unit and or create a sparking explosion hazard WARNING Acid spills Use a sealed non spillable battery for indoor use Common auto and marine batteries are not suitable for indoor use unless their fumes are vented outdoors Common auto and marine batteries contain ...

Page 37: ...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 cables from the jump start cable port 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 ...

Page 38: ...nance All rechargeable batteries 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 the charging process ensuring that the battery is always fully charged but never overcharged To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery life recharge the XPower Powerpack ...

Page 39: ...tlet a solar panel CAUTION Due to inherent self 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 permanent battery damage and poor jump starting performance CAUTION Do not attempt to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery if it is frozen Gradually warm the fro...

Page 40: ...the XPower Powerpack is ready to use Once the battery is fully charged the charging voltage and current automatically reduces to a maintenance level and the XPower Powerpack may be left permanently connected to the AC charger If your utility power is interrupted the charging process automatically restarts when power returns CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the XPower Powerpack is b...

Page 41: ...ur vehicle s engine is not running disconnect the DC charging cable from both sockets Most of the capacity will be restored in four hours while the vehicle engine is running 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 not overcharged WARNING Fire and ex...

Page 42: ...wer Powerpack is recharged through the DC charging cable Note Battery Charge indicator is only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes Important Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet ...

Page 43: ...or 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 28 Most of the capacity will be recharged in a few hours Recharging From a Solar Panel Small unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2 5 A or 30 W can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC charger input ...

Page 44: ... panel s red positive wire to the coaxial plug s inner or centre contact 2 Connect the solar panel s black negative wire to the plug s outer contact See Figure 4 1 Once the connector is inserted into the AC 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 27 It takes about...

Page 45: ...o the light reflector assembly 5 Gently grasp the bulb and twist counter clockwise to screw the bulb in 6 Snap in the lens cover Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A 32 V DC See page 9 for the fuse location To replace the external fuse 1 Remove the fuse cover 2 Unscrew the two bolts on the fuse 3 Replace the fuse Ensure that the replacement fuse is rated at 250 A...

Page 46: ...en powered by the 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 TV signals If TV signals are weak you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the TV screen Try one of the following suggestions to minimize or eliminate the inter...

Page 47: ...e 5 1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution AC appliance will not operate audible alarm is not sounding AC appliance rated more than 480 W the safety overload has tripped AC appliance is rated less than 480 W high starting surge has tripped the safety overload Use an AC appliance with a power rating less than 480 W AC appliance may exceed the unit s surge capability Use an AC a...

Page 48: ...or ventilation or excessively warm environmental 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 Powerpack automaticallyswitches off when the battery reaches 10 5 V Turn the AC outlet ON OFF switch OFF and recharge the XPower Powerpack Run time is less than expecte...

Page 49: ...been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 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 wall outlet Replace the AC charger Green Charging Status light is flashing indicating recharging and battery charge does not turn on Battery charge reading on digital displa...

Page 50: ...mp start capability Recharge the XPower Powerpack battery Have the engine serviced Replace 250 A 32 V fuse with same type and ratings Upgrade to a higher power XPower Powerpack The battery clamps of the jump start cablesmeasure zero volts External fuse 250 A is blown Replace 250 A 32 V fuse with same type and ratings The light does not turn on Light bulb has burnt out Remove lens cover and replace...

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Page 52: ...ernal battery voltage nominal 12 V DC Internal battery capacity minimum 28 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 280 CCA DC power socket maximum continuous load 12 A with automatic reset Built in incandescent light replaceable 5 W bulb Jump start cable port 50 A Jump start fuse external user replaceable replacement part 066 0191 250 A ...

Page 53: ...tdown 10 5 V DC High battery 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 internal 2 40 A Operating temperature range 32 104 ºF 0 40 ºC Storage temperature range 32 86 ºF 0 30 ºC Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC charger bulk charging current 1 0 A Pe...

Page 54: ...part 449 0207 01 01 24 0 61 m 6 AWG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable replacement part 449 0187 01 01 39 1 m 18 AWG with male to male lighter plugs AC charger replacement part 074 1004 01 120 V AC 1 A 60 Hz Depth 9 23 5 cm Width 14 35 6 cm Height 12 30 5 cm Weight 29 lb 13 2 kg Important All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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Page 56: ...ranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada ...

Page 57: ... of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized cor...

Page 58: ...NSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions o...

Page 59: ...ly using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging 2 Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post offi...

Page 60: ...return your XPower Powerpack 600HD 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 46 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete units or uni...

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