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by XPower Powerpack 300 Owner’s Guide
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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 convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
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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 300. 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 300. Chapter 2, “Features”, provides a detailed description of the features of the XPower Powerpack. Chapter 3, “Operation”, gives instructions
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About This Guide 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 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 Ampere(s) AC Alternating Current AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Ah Amp-hours DC Direct C
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Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 300 generates 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 300, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children. The XPower Powerpack 300 generates the same potentially lethal AC
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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 300, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections. When working on electrical equipment, always ensu
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Fire hazard The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 300 to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump- start. WARNING: Fire hazard Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating. The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operation of the compressor over an extended p
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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 the vicinity of the engine or batteries. 4. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultan
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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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Important Safety Information Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION The output of the XPower Powerpack 300 inverter is a non- sinusoidal modified sine wave, which is different from pure sine wave utility-supplied electricity. Certain types of load equipment may be damaged. 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
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Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Battery Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 Features Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Using the Air Compressor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Over-temperature Safety Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Inflating Small Sports Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Connecting to an External Battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 4 Maintenance Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 Recharging the XPowe
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1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 300 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 120 V AC appliances • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starts vehicle engines • Provides lighting for emergency use • Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment Comprehensive Protection Automatic Overload The XPower Powerpac
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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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2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack 300. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items: p XPower Powerpack p Owner’s Guide p AC charger p DC charging cable p Nozzle and needle adaptors for the compressor p Detachable flashlight 3
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XPower Powerpack Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail 1 234 7 5 6 8 9 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 fully charged (Full), only the red LED is illuminated when the ba
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XPower Powerpack Features Feature Description 4 Battery Status LED illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is charging (when 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 Incorrect Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates and an alarm sounds when the jump-starting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery. 6 Green Correct Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates when the jump-starting clamps are proper
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XPower Powerpack Features Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feature Description 2 1 Pressure gauge shows the PSI (lb/in ). 2 Jump-starting clamp 3 Jump-start power switch 4 AC charger input socket 5 Compressor ON/OFF switch 6 Nozzle packet compartment Not shown Valve connector with connector hose 6
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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. 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 adaptor and sports needle adaptor. 7
