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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page i Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM
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XPower Powerpack
200 Plus
Owner’s Guide
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page ii Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one 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 that
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page i Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. Organization This guide is organized into five chapters and an appendix: Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main features of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. Chapter 2, “Features”, provides a detailed description of the
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page ii Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment. Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to. Abbreviations and Acronyms A
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page iii Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 200 Plus, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page iv Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Information - 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 the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page v Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Information WARNING: Fire hazard The boosting feature is designed for short term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the boosting feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each boost. WARNING: Fire hazard Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating. The compressor is designed for short term
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page vi Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Information Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery WARNING: Risk of Explosion, Fire or Burns 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated. 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries. 4. Be careful not to drop
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page vii Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Information 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte. vii
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page viii Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Important Safety Information Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION The output of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus inverter is non- sinusoidal. Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment use 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 200 Plus. Do
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page ix Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Battery Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 Features Mat
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page x Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Contents Boosting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Using the Air Compressor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Over-temperature Safety Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Inflating Small Sports Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Connecting to an External Battery- - - -
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 1 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM 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 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road. XPower Powerpack: • Powers 115 V AC appliances • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Boosts vehicle engines • Provides lighting for emergency use • Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment Co
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 2 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM Comprehensive Protection Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Power 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. 2
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 3 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM 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. Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items: ❐ XPower Powerpack ❐ Owner’s Guide ❐ AC Charger ❐ DC Charging Cable ❐ Nozzle and needle adaptors for the compressor 3
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 4 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM XPower Powerpack Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail 1 234 7 5 6 8 Feature Description 1 DC Power Outlet: • Powers 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances • Recharges XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. 2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicate the XPower Powerpack battery charge level. All LEDs (two green, one yellow and one red) are illuminated when the battery is f
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 5 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM XPower Powerpack Features Feature Description 4 Battery Status LED illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is in Charging Mode (i.e., an AC Charger is connected to the XPower Powerpack’s AC Charger Input Socket and plugged into the household 120 V AC outlet). 5 Red Boosting Connection LED illuminates and an alarm sounds when the boosting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery. 6 Green Boosting Connection LED il
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 6 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM XPower Powerpack Features Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature Description 1 Light On/Off Switch 2 Incandescent Light illuminates for about 15 hours when the battery is fully charged. 2 3 Pressure Gauge shows the PSI (lb/in ). 4 Boosting Clamp 5 Boosting Power Switch 6 AC Charger Input Socket 7 On/Off Switch turns compressor unit on and off. 8 Valve connector with connector hose 6
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XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 7 Monday, October 23, 2006 2:57 PM XPower Powerpack Features Accessories 1 2 Accessory Description 1 AC Charger lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack. (Replacement part number 074-1003.) 2 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat. Not shown Nozzle packet containing nozzle adaptors and spor
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