Xantrex 975-0057-01-01 - Manual

Important Safety Instructions iv 975-0057-01-01 - 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 ...

Important Safety Instructions 975-0057-01-01 v 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/o...

Important Safety Instructions vi 975-0057-01-01 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 smok...

ix 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 ...

x 975-0057-01-01 Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Understanding AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5High Surge Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6Trouble A...

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1-1 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...

Introduction 1-2 975-0057-01-01 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) and the unit...

2-1 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 Gu...

Features 2-2 975-0057-01-01 XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack Features 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 2 AC Outlets are stand...

Features 2-6 975-0057-01-01 Left Side View Feature Description 1 5 W incandescent light illuminates for about 30 hours when the battery is fully charged. 2 Light On/Off Switch 3 Jump-Start Cable Port supplies high power DC current. The cables connect to the Jump-Start Cable Port when jump-starting a...

XPower Powerpack Features 975-0057-01-01 2-7 Storage Compartment XPower Powerpack 400 Plus shown 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 ...

Features 2-8 975-0057-01-01 Accessories Feature Description 1 Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables 2 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat. This can be stored in the storage compartment. 3 Accessory bag Not Shown Nozzle packet ( XP...

3-1 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack 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 external bat...

Operation 3-2 975-0057-01-01 Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack should be operated only in a location that meets 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 the XPowe...

Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time 975-0057-01-01 3-3 Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time n 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 not in use...

Operation 3-4 975-0057-01-01 Using the light The XPower Powerpack has a built in incandescent light which will operate for about 30 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. The ON/OFF switch is located beneath the light. The light can be adjusted up and down by pushing against the top or bottom ...

Operating AC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-5 Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower Powerpack can power most appliances within its continuous power rating (320 W, 2.7 A). Some appliances may be difficult ...

Operation 3-6 975-0057-01-01 High Surge Appliances The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although ...

Operating AC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-7 Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 320 W. You can run appliances using an AC power bar. Run time, however, will decrease accordingly with the number of ...

Operation 3-8 975-0057-01-01 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. CAUTION Equipment damage The DC Power Socket does not automatically...

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-9 Typical 12 V DC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-2 . 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...

Operation 3-10 975-0057-01-01 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine You can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery using the plied Jump-Start Cables. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another comm...

Operation 3-12 975-0057-01-01 Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use. See “Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery” on page 4–2 . WARNING: Fire Hazard The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Op...

Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus 975-0057-01-01 3-13 Over-Temperature Safety Protection It is recommended that you follow the warnings and turn the compressor off for 10 minutes after every 10 minutes of operation. However, the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus is equipped with an over-te...

Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus 975-0057-01-01 3-15 Inflating Small Sports Equipment You can use the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as balls (soccer balls and footballs). To inflate small sports equipment: 1. Place the valve connector fully on or into the valve...

Operation 3-16 975-0057-01-01 Connecting to an External Battery You can extend battery operating times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately four times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 20 Ah batt...

Connecting to an External Battery 975-0057-01-01 3-17 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 positi...

4-1 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 operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with...

Maintenance 4-2 975-0057-01-01 Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery To check the battery’s charge level, press the Display Function button. You can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC Charger. • the DC Charging Cable to recharge from your vehicle as you drive...

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-3 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 On/Off switch to Off. 3. Plug the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 4. Insert the AC Charger cable end into...

Maintenance 4-4 975-0057-01-01 To recharge the XPower Powerpack while you drive using the DC Charging Cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is running, plug one end of the DC Charging Cable into the DC Power Socket of the XPower Powerpack . 2. Plug the opposite end of the DC Charging Cable into the veh...

Replacing the Internal Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-7 Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket. You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm (0.2...

Maintenance 4-8 975-0057-01-01 Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacement batteries are available from stores that specialize in and have a selection of lead acid, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. Refer to Table 4-1 for a listing of batteries approved for use with the XPower Powerpack : CAUTION ...

Replacing the Internal Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-9 Replacing the Battery Before attempting to replace the internal battery, make sure you: • Disconnect any charging cables, 12 V DC appliances, and AC appliances from the XPower Powerpack . • Turn off the AC Outlet On/Off switch and turn off the light ...

Recycling 975-0057-01-01 4-11 Recycling The XPower Powerpack is designed to provide years of service. However, when the internal battery reaches the end of its service life, you will need to replace it as described in your manual. Because the internal battery contains lead, which can be hazardous if...

Maintenance 4-12 975-0057-01-01 Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A, 32 V DC. See page 2–7 for a diagram. To replace the external fuse: 1. Remove the fuse cover. 2. Unscrew the two bolts on the fuse. 3. Replace the fuse. Ensure that the replacement fuse is rated a...

5-1 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack . 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 Syste...

Troubleshooting 5-2 975-0057-01-01 Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or disassemble the XPower Powerpack except to replace the internal battery or 250 A fuse. The XPower Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable pa...

A-1 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) 20 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket (maximum continuous load) 12 A wi...

Specifications A-2 975-0057-01-01 AC Power Section Output power• Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • AC output surge capacity 320 W400 W600 W Output voltage 115 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 4 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.20 A DC Input...

Physical Specifications 975-0057-01-01 A-3 an Physical Specifications Air Compressor ( XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) Pressure 250 PSI (lb./in 2 ) Accessories Jump-start cables 24" (0.61 m), 4 AWG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable 39" (1 m) 18 AWG with male to male ligh...

WA-1 Warranty and Return 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 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus . This warranty period lasts for 6 months from ...

Warranty and Return WA-2 975-0057-01-01 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will...

Warranty and Return 975-0057-01-01 WA-3 warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have ...

Warranty and Return WA-4 975-0057-01-01 If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits. If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized ...