Xantrex 600HD - Manual

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 600HD 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. Warnings and Cautions Important: Before...

Safety iv 975-0213-01-01 - 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, unli...

Safety 975-0213-01-01 v 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 to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump-sta...

Safety vi 975-0213-01-01 Precautions When Working With Batteries 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 f...

ix Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 600HD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Contents x 975-0213-01-01 Operating 12 V DC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20Using the Radio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Power Draw - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

1 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 600HD Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack 600HD can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road. The XPower Powerpack: • Powers 115 V AC appliances ...

Comprehensive Protection 2 975-0213-01-01 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) ...

3 2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack 600HD. 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...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 4 975-0213-01-01 XPower Powerpack 600HD Features Front Panel Detail Front Panel Features Feature Description 1 Display Function button, when pressed, allows for reading Battery Charge status on the Digital Display . Toggles Digital Display’s power ON / OFF . 2 Output ...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 5 Control Panel Operation 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 5 W incandescent l...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 7 AM/FM Radio with Digital Alarm Clock Radio and Clock Features Feature Description 1 FM antenna 2 Frequency indicator light 3 Power OFF button 4 Time set button 5 Tuning dial 6 Hours set button 7 Minutes set button 8 Volume dial 9 Alarm set button 10 A...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 8 975-0213-01-01 Radio and Clock Operation How to... Required Condition Required Action Note Listen to the radio Press the AM band button (11) or the FM band button (12).To turn off the radio, press the power OFF button (3). When radio is on, the station frequency is ...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 9 Left Side View Feature Description 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 External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V. Locat...

XPower Powerpack 600HD Features 10 975-0213-01-01 Accessories Feature 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. Can be stored in AC charger compartment. 2 Detachable he...

11 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack 600HD efficiently. This chapter covers: • Recharging the XPower Powerpack for first time use • Using the built-in light • Operating AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine • Connecting to an externa...

Choosing a Location 12 975-0213-01-01 Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack should be operated only in locations that meet these requirements: : WARNING: Fire or explosion The XPower Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate th...

Using XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First Time 975-0213-01-01 13 Using XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First Time Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC charger is a true “plug-in-and-forget” charging method. We recommend leaving the AC charger connected when the XPower Powerpack is n...

Using the Light 14 975-0213-01-01 Using the Light The XPower Powerpack has a built-in incandescent light which will operate for about 40 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) th...

Operating AC Appliances 975-0213-01-01 15 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1. High Surge Appliances The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, co...

Operating AC Appliances 16 975-0213-01-01 Trouble Appliances Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter: • Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged. • Speed controllers found in...

Operating AC Appliances 975-0213-01-01 17 Operating an AC Appliance Before operating your AC appliance, ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged. See “Recharging with the AC Charger” on page 13 for details. To operate an AC appliance: 1. Turn the AC outlet ON / OFF switch to ...

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 18 975-0213-01-01 Operating 12 V DC Appliances The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket. Typical 12 V DC appliances that can be used on th...

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 975-0213-01-01 19 To operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective cover on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power socket on the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC a...

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine 20 975-0213-01-01 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine You can use the XPower Powerpack with the supplied jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery. To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine: 1. Turn OFF the vehicle or boat ig...

Using the Radio 22 975-0213-01-01 Using the Radio For information about operating the radio, see page 7. Power Draw The AM/FM radio on the back panel is powered by the internal battery in the XPower Powerpack. When turned on, the radio draws 30 mA, allowing you to use the radio for more than one mon...

Connecting to an External Battery 975-0213-01-01 23 To connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Connect the cables to the jump-start cable port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the red positive ...

25 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery, recharging options for the internal battery, and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is required to keep your XPower Powerpack 600HD operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit...

Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery 975-0213-01-01 27 Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the AC charger is a true “plug-in-and-forget” charging method. To recharge with the AC charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliance and turn the light switch to OFF . 2. Turn the AC outlet ...

Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery 28 975-0213-01-01 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Using the DC charging cable, the XPower Powerpack can be recharged while you drive your vehicle. To recharge the XPower Powerpack while you drive using the DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle en...

Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery 30 975-0213-01-01 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack. You can recharge the battery of the...

Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery 975-0213-01-01 31 You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD × 2.5 mm ID (0.217" × 0.10") coaxial DC (barrel type centre positive) connector to mate with the AC charger input socket. These connectors are available at consumer electronics stor...

Replacing the Incandescent Light 32 975-0213-01-01 Replacing the Incandescent Light To replace the light bulb: 1. Turn the light switch off. 2. Pop out the plastic lens cover. 3. Gently grasp the bulb and twist clockwise to unscrew the bulb. 4. Insert a replacement bulb of the same type and rating i...

33 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack 600HD. Read this chapter before calling Customer Service. If you cannot solve the problem with the XPower Powerpack, record the information asked for on “Information About Your Sy...

Troubleshooting Reference 34 975-0213-01-01 • Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or disassemble the XPower Powerpack except to replace...

39 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 28 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 280 CCA DC power socket (maximum continuous load) 12 A with ...

Physical Specifications 975-0213-01-01 41 Physical Specifications Radio AM Frequency 526–1606 KHz FM Frequency 87–105 MHz Accessories Jump-start cables (replacement part # 449-0207-01-01) 24" (0.61 m), 6 AWG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable(replacement part # 449-0187-01-01...

43 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower Powerpack 600HD. This warranty period lasts for 6 months from the date of purchas...

Warranty and Return 975-0213-01-01 45 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIAB...

Warranty and Return 46 975-0213-01-01 Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be r...

Warranty and Return 975-0213-01-01 47 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Powerpack 600HD has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your un...

Warranty and Return 48 975-0213-01-01 Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Powerpack 600HD package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling. This ...