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5 Powering 12-Volt DC Accessories
Connecting 12-Volt DC Accessories
xPower1500 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a
vehicle’s lighter socket. Simply insert the accessory’s plug into the
DC Power Socket on xPower1500’s DC Power Panel. xPower1500’s
DC Power Socket will operate any 12-volt DC auto, marine or other
12-volt accessory that draws 12 amps or less. The following steps
assume you have first fully charged xPower1500’s internal battery
pack according to instructions in Section 7.
1. Plug the accessory into xPower1500’s DC Power Socket, and
switch the accessory on (if required).
2. The 12-volt accessory will operate until the battery pack runs out
of power. Refer to step 4 (below) to avoid battery damage due to
excessive discharge.
3. If an accessory that draws more than 12 amps (or which has a
short circuit defect) is connected, xPower1500’s internal circuit
breaker will immediately switch off power to the accessory. If this
occurs, unplug the accessory and the breaker will automatically
reset after a few seconds.
4. Fully recharge xPower1500’s battery pack as soon as possible
after each use.
IMPORTANT: The DC Power Socket does not automatically switch
off the load when the internal battery pack is discharged. To protect
the battery pack against damage resulting from total discharge, turn
the AC Outlets Switch ON, even when powering 12-volt accessories
only. This will enable the xPower1500’s low battery alarm to warn you
when the 12-volt accessory has nearly depleted the battery pack.
The battery power used by xPower1500 to monitor the internal
battery voltage level is negligible.
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Battery Operating Times
Below are typical DC accessories that may be operated by
xPower1500 with estimated operating times.
Operating times will vary depending on the battery charge level and
the specific accessory being operated.
(1) Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products.
(2) Operating times assume fully charged battery pack and may vary based on model/
brand used.
(3) Represents talk time available from 34 recharge cycles.
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