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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 conv
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page i Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 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 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. 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 i
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page ii Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM About This Guide Note: These notes describe additional information which may add to your understanding of how to use the product. References to XPower Powerpack In this guide, both the XPower Powerpack 400 and the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus (with the 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
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page iii Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus, be sure to read
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page iv Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Do not expose the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus to temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C). - 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, u
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page v Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Fire hazard Jump-start cable clamps must be connected 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 create a sparking/explosion hazard. WARNING: Fire hazard The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only—less than 4
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page vi Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard 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 a metal
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page vii Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Important Safety Instructions 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. 975-0057-01-01 vii
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page viii Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM 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 and XPower Powerpack 4
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page ix Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM 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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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page x Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Understanding AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 High Surge Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Trouble Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Operating Several Appliances at Once - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7 Operating an
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page xi Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2 A Specifications Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–1
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 1 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 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 � Jump-starts vehicle engines � Provides lighting for emergency use In addition, the XPower Powerpack 400 P
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 2 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Introduction 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 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 un
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 1 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 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: p XPower Powerpack 400 or XPower Powerpack 400 Plus p Owner’s Guide p AC Charger p DC Charging Cable p Jump-Start Cables p Accessory bag The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus also includes: p two n
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 2 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail 5 6 7 4 8 3 1 2 XPower Powerpack Features e atu F r e D escrip ti on 1 DC Power Socket can: � Power 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances � Recharge XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. 2 2 AC Outlets are standard 3-prong outlets supplying 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance. 3 AC Outlet ON/OFF switch illuminates when
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 3 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM XPower Powerpack Features e atu F r e D escrip ti on 4 Digital Display displays the inverter’s Output Power in W and Battery Charge status in % FULL. 5 Charging Status light illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is in Charging Status mode (i.e. AC Charger is connected to the inverter’s Charger Input Socket and plugged into the household 120 V AC outlet). 6 Battery Charge % light illuminates (green) when Battery Char
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XPower 400 Powerpack Plus.book Page 4 Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:58 PM Features R equ ired H o w to ... Co n d it io n Requ ired Ac ti on N o t e Monitor Inverter’s ON/OFF No action required. Recharging with the Battery switch is turned to supplied AC charger is Charging OFF; A flashing green a true “plug-in-and- status All appliances must be Charging Status forget” charging disconnected from the light indicates that the method. AC and DC power Powerpack’s battery We recommend leavin
