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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page i Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM
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XPower Powerpack
400 Plus and XPower
Powerpack 400 R
Owner’s Guide
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page ii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 2.5 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives th
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page i Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R. The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guid
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page ii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM About This Guide References to XPower Powerpack In this guide, both the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and the XPower Powerpack 400 R (with radio and air compressor) are referred 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 400 Plus or to the XPower Powerpack 400 R. Related Information Yo
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page iii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. W
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page iv Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions Figure i Basic Safety iv 975-0162-01-01
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page v Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Explosion hazard Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline- powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive-type lead acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in XPower Powerpack, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page vi Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions 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. WARNING: Fire hazard Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating. The compressor is de
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page vii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions 4. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion. 5. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with batteries. Batteries produce a short-ci
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page viii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page ix Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Contents Important Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Precautions When Working With Batteries- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - viii 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page x Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Contents 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Charging with the AC Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable - - - - - - - - 3–6 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Ou
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page xi Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Contents 4 Maintenance Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Replacing the Internal Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Battery Life - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Obtaining a Replacement Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Battery Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Replacing the Incandesce
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page xiii Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Figures Figure 2-1 Package Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1 Figure 2-2 Front Panel Enlargement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Figure 2-3 Storage Compartment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Figure 2-4 Back Panel Radio Enlargement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5 Figure 2-5 Air Compressor Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Figure 2-6 Emergency Light and Jum
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page 1 Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can 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-starts vehicle engines • Provides lighting for emergency use • Inflates tires and small sports equ
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page 2 Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Introduction Overheating The XPower Powerpack is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC Outlet and DC Socket automatically shuts off. It will reset automatically after the unit cools down. Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Outlet ON/OFF switch is turned on, an audible alarm a
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page 1 Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM 2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Contents Your XPower Powerpack package includes the items shown in Figure 2-1. If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service, see Appendix WA. Figure 2-1 Package Contents 2-1
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975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.book Page 2 Friday, October 20, 2006 10:40 AM Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel AC Outlet DC Socket Cover Cover Control Panel 4 6 1 3 7 5 2 8 Figure 2-2 Front Panel Enlargement 2-2 975-0162-01-01
