Page 3 - Date and Revision
(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK. Date and Revision March 2005 Revision A Part Number 975-020...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 1 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Safety Features . . . ...
Page 6 - Introduction; Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 10)
1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Inverter 100. The XPower inverter is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design.Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the XPower inverter efficiently a...
Page 7 - Warranty and service information (page 22)
2 • Troubleshooting information (page 17) • Specifications (page 20) • Warranty and service information (page 22)
Page 8 - Important Safety Information; Warnings; identify; Cautions; identify conditions or practices that may; Warnings and Cautions; WARNING
3 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower inverter may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide. Warnings identify conditions...
Page 11 - CAUTION
6 CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower inverter. Do not use the inverter with the following appliances:• Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night lights t...
Page 12 - Additional Safety Guidelines
7 Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower inverter outlets or other openings. • Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower inverter in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower inverter to water, r...
Page 13 - Safety Features; User-replaceable 10 A fuse
8 3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the XPower inverter:• Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown • User-replaceable 10 A fuse • Low battery voltage shutdown • High-input voltage protection with automatic shutdown • Overheat protection with automatic shut...
Page 14 - Inverter Features; Figure 1
9 4 Inverter Features Figure 1 Airplane power plug AC outlet Power/Fault light Fuse Cigarette lighter plug adapter USB power port DC cable port Ventilation openings DC Cable Pocket Inverter 100
Page 15 - Using the Inverter; Using the DC Cable with Cigarette; Insert the plug of this cable into the 12 V outlet.
10 5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet, the XPower inverter is capable of continuously powering most 120 V AC products that use 100 W or less. The XPower inverter can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports.The XPower inverter’s AC output waveform, called “mod...
Page 17 - Table 1
12 Airline Compatibility Table 1 provides a list of airlines, aircraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with the XPower Pocket Inverter 100. Table 1 Airline Compatibility Airline Aircraft Passenger Class Air Canada A330, A340 Business Class Air China 747-400 Business Clas...
Page 18 - Inverter Operation; Operating Guidelines
13 6 Inverter Operation 1. When properly connected to a 12 V outlet, the light will glow blue, indicating the inverter is ready. 2. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on (if necessary). Operating Guidelines • As the battery is used, voltage begins ...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low.; Possible cause
17 7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are ON. PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. Check connections. Fuse is blown. Replace fuse (see page 19). Poss...
Page 24 - Replacing the Fuse
19 Replacing the Fuse The XPower inverter has a replaceable 10 A fuse. Remove the blown fuse from the back of the unit and replace it with a Littelfuse Mini ® fuse, Littelfuse catalog number 297 010. CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE: 1-800-394-0440 The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has...
Page 25 - Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; AC Power Output
20 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. AC Power Output USB Power Output AC output voltage (nominal) 120 V AC Continuous AC output power 80 W 5 minutes AC output power 100 W Maximum AC output surge power 160 W AC output frequency 60 ± 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified...
Page 27 - Warranty and Return; Warranty; What does this warranty cover?; What will Xantrex do?
22 9 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 inverter. This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of ...
Page 28 - How do you get service?
23 shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex.Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface f...
Page 29 - What proof of purchase is required?
24 network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities. What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been dis...
Page 30 - What does this warranty not cover?
25 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 not be responsible for any defect in...
Page 31 - Disclaimer; Product
26 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 LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUT...
Page 34 - Return Material Authorization Policy
29 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 refused and returned at your expense...
Page 35 - Return Procedure
30 Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include t...
Page 36 - Out of Warranty Service
31 If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particul...
