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t 1-800-670-0707 (toll free in North America) 1-604-422-2777 (direct) f 1-604-420-2145 e CustomerService@xantrex.com www .xantrex.com XP ower P owerpack 400 and 400 PLUS 975-0057-01-01 Printed in China Owners Guide[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leading suppl ier of advanced power electronics and controls with pro ducts from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , ba tteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicatio ns in both grid-connected and st and-alone systems. Xantrex products include inv[...]

i About This Guide Purpose The purpos e of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting th e XPower Powerpac k 400 and XPower Powerpack 40 0 Plus . The Guide provides safety guidelin es, detailed pl anning and setup information, as well as in formation about operating a[...]

About T his Guide ii 975-0057-01-01 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 is made specifically to t[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 4 00 and XPower Powerpack 40 0 Plus generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Po werpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 40 0 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equi pment or create hazardous conditions for the user . W arnings and Cautions[...]

Important Safety Instructions iv 975-0057-01-01 - CA UTION Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor conn ected to ground to the XPower Powerpack 400 an d XPower Powerpack 400 Plus . CA UTION Do not expose the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus to temp eratures o ver 1 0 4° F ( 4 0° C ) . W ARNING: Expl osion haza[...]

Important Safety Instructions 975-0057-01-01 v W ARNING: Heated surface Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is mai ntained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 40 0 and XPower Powerpack 40 0 Plus . During op eration, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. WAR N IN G : Fi [...]

Important Safety Instructions vi 975-0057-01-01 WAR N IN G : Fi re h a z a rd The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only—less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for mo re than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 400 an d XPower Powerpack 400 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minute[...]

Important Safety Instructions 975-0057-01-01 vii Precautions W h en W orking W ith Batteries 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufact urer 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 t[...]

Important Safety Instructions viii 975-0057-01-01 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and wa ter . If acid enters your eyes, immediatel y flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately . 1 1. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries.[...]

Important Safety Instructions 975-0057-01-01 ix Precautions for Using Rechar g eable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate char ger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage char ging output. Some chargers for rechar geable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Po[...]

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xi Contents Important Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Ap pliances - - - - - - - - - - - ix 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpac k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

xii 975-0057-01-01 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Recharging with the AC Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Using the [...]

975-0057-01-01 xiii Replacing the Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Replacing the Incandescent Light - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–11 Replacing the External Fuse - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–11 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

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1-1 1 Intr oduction About the XP ower P owerpack Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances an d 12 V DC appliances whenever yo u need power for wo rk or play , at home or on the ro ad. XPower Powerpack : • Powers 1 15 V AC appliances • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starts vehicl[...]

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 dischar ged (1 1.0 V DC) and the unit turns of f at 10.5 V DC. Jump-Start Cables Safe[...]

2-1 2 F eatur es Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack . W e recommend that y ou familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Yo u r XPower Powerpack package includes these ite ms: ❐ XPower Powerpack 400 or XPower Powerpack 400 Plus ❐ Owner ’ s Guide ❐ AC Charger ❐ DC Charging [...]

Fe a t u r e s 2-2 975-0057-01-01 XP ower P owerpack F eatur es Front P a nel Detail XPower Powerpack Features Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 V DC auto, R V or marine appliances • Rechar ge XPower Powerpac k from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using th e DC Char ging Cable. 2 2 AC Outlets are standard 3-prong o[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0057-01-01 2-3 Control Panel Operation 5 Charging S tatus light i lluminates when the XPower Powerpack is in Charging S ta tus 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 Char ge % light illuminates (green) when Battery Cha[...]

Fe a t u r e s 2-4 975-0057-01-01 Monitor Battery Charging status Inverter ’ s ON/OFF switch is turned to OFF; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; The ON/OFF switch of the incandescent light must be turned to OFF; The AC charger must be plugged into the Powerpack’ s Charger Input Socket and also in to a househo[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0057-01-01 2-5 Air Compressor ( XP ower P owerpack 400 Plus only ) F eature Description 1 On/Off switch turns the compressor unit on and of f. 2 Pressur e gauge shows the PSI (lb./in 2 ) 3 V alve connector with connector hose Nozzle Adaptor Compartment is integrated into AC char ger compartment. 1 2 3[...]

Fe a t u r e s 2-6 975-0057-01-01 Left Side V iew F eature Description 1 5 W incandescent light illuminates fo r about 30 hours when the battery is ful ly charged. 2 Light On/Off Switch 3 Jump-S tart Cable Port supplies high power DC current. The cables connect to the Jump-S tart Cable Port when ju mp-starting a vehicl e’ s battery or when connec[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0057-01-01 2-7 Storag e Compartment XPower Powerpack 400 Plus shown F eature Description 1 AC Charge r lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to rechar ge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack . Can be stored in AC char ger compartment. 2 Charger Input Sock[...]

Fe a t u r e s 2-8 975-0057-01-01 Accessories F eature Description 1 Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables 2 DC Charging Cable lets you rechar ge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car , SUV , R V or a boat. This can be stored in the storage compartment. 3 Accessory bag Not Shown Nozzle packet ( XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) contains [...]

3-1 3 Oper ation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack efficiently . This chapter cove rs: • Recharging the XPower Powerpack for first time use • Using the built in light • Operating AC appliance s and 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’ s engine • Connecting to an external battery for additional run time • [...]

Operation 3-2 975-0057-01-01 Choosing a Location The XPower Powe rpack should be op erated only in a location that meets these requirements: : CA UT ION The XPower Powerpack is not intended for use as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). W ARNING: Fire or explosion The XP ower Powe rpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o[...]

Using XP ower P owerpack for the F irst T ime 975-0057-01-01 3-3 Using XP ower P owerpack for the First Time n Rechar ging with the A C Charg er Rechar ging with the AC Char ger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” char ging method. W e recommend le aving the AC Char ger connected when the XPower Powerpack is not in use. T o recharge with the AC Cha[...]

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 do wn by pushing against the top or bottom of the ri m around the l ens. Operating A C Appli[...]

Operating AC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-5 Some appliances may be dif fic ult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack . They may have high sur ge requirements or should not be run from the XPower Powerpack . See “High Sur g e Appliances” on page 3–6 and “T rouble Applianc es” on page 3–6 . Run Time on T ypical A C Appliances [...]

Operation 3-6 975-0057-01-01 High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC app liances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions , computer monitors and app liances with motors consume much mo re power than their averag e rating wh en they are first switched on. Although XPower Powerpack can supply momentary sur g[...]

Operating AC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-7 Operating Sever al Appliances at Once Y ou can run severa l AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 320 W . Y ou can run appliances using an AC power bar . Run time, however , will decr ease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated an d the AC powe[...]

Operation 3-8 975-0057-01-01 Operating 12 V DC Appliances The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, R V , marine, or other portable appliances th at draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’ s lighter socket. CA UTION Equipment damage The DC Power Socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is di[...]

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 975-0057-01-01 3-9 T ypical 12 V DC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are l isted in Ta b l e 3 - 2 . T o 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 th[...]

Operation 3-10 975-0057-01-01 J ump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine Y ou can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery using the supplied Jump-Start Cables. WAR N IN G : Fi re h a z a rd Never allow cables’ red a nd black clamps to touch each other or another common m etal conducto r . This c[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 975-0057-01-01 3-11 T o jump-start a vehicle or boat engine: 1. T urn off the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories. 2. Engage the park or emer gency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual. 3. If jump-starting a boa t engine, purge the engine compartment and bilg[...]

Operation 3-12 975-0057-01-01 8. Remove the red positive (+ ) clip and then t he black negative (– ) clip from the vehicle’ s battery term inal. 9. Remove the cables from the Jump-S tart Cable Port. Using the Air Compressor: XP ower P owerpack 400 Plus WAR N IN G : Fi re h a z a rd The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation on [...]

Using the Air Compressor: XP ower P owerpack 400 Plus 975-0057-01-01 3-13 Over -T emperatur e Safety Protection It is recommended that you fo llow the warnings and turn the compressor off for 10 minutes after every 10 minutes of operation. However , the XPower Powerpack 40 0 Plus is equipped with an over-temperature safety protection feature that a[...]

Operation 3-14 975-0057-01-01 Inflating Tires T able 3-3 Pressure Specifications for Comm on Items W ARNING : Risk of personal injury or damage to equipment Never leave the compressor unattended once it has switched itself of f due to overheating. It will turn on again and contin ue infl ating when its internal temperature drops. T urn the compress[...]

Using the Air Compressor: XP ower P owerpack 400 Plus 975-0057-01-01 3-15 T o inflate your vehicle, motor cycle, or bicycle tir es: 1. Place the valve connector secure ly on the tire valve stem, push it as far as possible to allow normal airflow , and close the thumb latch. If necessary , use a supplie d nozzle adapter . 2. T urn the compressor on,[...]

Operation 3-16 975-0057-01-01 T o inflate small sports equipment: 1. Place the valve connector fully on or into the valve receptacle on the item. Go to S tep 4. OR If necessary , use a supplied nozzle adaptor . 2. Choose the appropriate nozzle adaptor , insert the nozzle adaptor into the valve stem and cl ose the thumb latch. 3. Insert nozzle adapt[...]

Connecting to an Ext ernal Battery 975-0057-01-01 3-17 Connecting to an External Battery Y ou can extend battery opera ting times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery . For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives app roximately four times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 20 Ah battery . WAR N IN G : Fi[...]

Operation 3-18 975-0057-01-01 T o connect the X Power 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 (+) terminal of the external battery . 3. Connect the blac k negative[...]

Connecting to an Ext ernal Battery 975-0057-01-01 3-19 3. Recha rge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after use. CA UTION Do not rechar ge the XPower Powerpack when an external battery is connected. The AC charger may be damaged.[...]

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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 re quired to keep you r XPower Powerpack operating properly . Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust[...]

Maintenance 4-2 975-0057-01-01 s. Rechar ging the XP ower P owerpack Battery T o chec k the battery’ s charge level, press the Display Function button. Y ou can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug- in-and-for get” AC Charger . • the DC Charging Cable to rechar ge from your vehicle as you drive . • a generator equipp [...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-3 Recharging with the A C Charger Rechar ging with the AC Char ger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” char ging method. T o recharge with the AC Charger: 1. Disconnect an y 12 V DC appliance and turn the l ight switch to Off. 2. T urn the AC Outlet On/Of f switch to Off. 3. Plug the AC Cha[...]

Maintenance 4-4 975-0057-01-01 Once the battery is fully char ged, the charging voltage and current automatically re duces to a maintenance level and the XPower Powerpack may be left permanently connected to the AC Charger . If your utility power is interrupted , the char ging pro cess automatically restarts when power returns. Recharging with the [...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-5 T o recharge the XPower Powerpack while you drive using the DC Charging Cable: 1. While the vehicle engi ne is running, plug on e end of the DC Charging Cable into the DC Power Socket of the XPower Powerpack . 2. Plug the opposite end of th e DC Char ging Cable into the vehicle’ s light[...]

Maintenance 4-6 975-0057-01-01 Recharging with a Gener ator’ s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Refer to the Owner ’ s Guide acco mpanying your generator for detailed instructions on conn ecting the gene rator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack . Y ou can recharge the battery of the XPower Powerp ack using a generator in seve ral ways: • Using the A[...]

Replacing the Internal Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-7 Recharging Fr om a Solar P a nel Small, unregulated 12 V sola r panels rated to pro duce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket. Y ou will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm (0.217” x 0.10”) ID DC Coa xia l (barrel typ[...]

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 Ta b l e 4 - 1 for a listing of batteries approved for use with the XPower Powerpack : Replacing the Battery CA UTION Discharging the intern[...]

Replacing the Internal Battery 975-0057-01-01 4-9 Before attempting to replace the internal battery , make sure you: • Disconnect any char ging cables, 12 V DC appliances, and AC appliances from the XPower Powerpack . • T urn of f the AC Outlet On/Of f switch and turn off t he light switch. • Remove the jump-start cables. T o replace the batt[...]

Maintenance 4-10 975-0057-01-01 3. Disconnect the wires on the battery only . 4. After removing the old battery , position the new battery close to the back of the XPower Powerpack . Make sure the positiv e battery terminal is next to the red positive (+) internal cable an d the black negative terminal is next to the black ne gative (–) internal [...]

Replacing the Incandescent Light 975-0057-01-01 4-11 7. On the XPower Powe rpack , replac e the battery cover and the four fasteners. 8. Dispose of the old battery in an environmentally responsible manner . Replacing the Incandescent Light T o replace a light bulb: 1. T urn the light switch of f. 2. Unscrew the cover a nd lens. 3. Gently grasp the [...]

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5-1 5 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting 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 probl em with the XPow er Powerp ack , record the information asked for on “Information Abou t Y our System” on page B–8 and then call Custome[...]

T roublesho oting 5-2 975-0057-01-01 • T ry a different TV . Dif fe rent models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. T r oubleshooting Reference W ARNING: 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 [...]

T roub leshooting Reference 975-0057-01-01 5-3 AC appliance will n ot operate; audible alarm is soundin g. Battery has discharged to 10.5 V . Inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation o r excessively warm environmental conditions. T urn the AC Outlet On/Off switch of f and recharge the XPower Powerpack . T urn the AC Outlet On/Off switch of f[...]

T roublesho oting 5-4 975-0057-01-01 Measured AC output voltage is too low . Use of an average-reading, AC voltmeter to read output voltage. Battery is almost fully discharged. The modified sinewave (MSW) output o f the XPower Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter , such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement. Press Displa y Functio[...]

T roub leshooting Reference 975-0057-01-01 5-5 Green Charging St a t u s light is still flashing and hasn’t changed to steady after 50 hours of charging. The voltage at the AC wall outlet i s less than 120 V AC. Internal battery is permanently damag ed. Use AC wall outlet that supplies 120 V AC. Replace the battery . The compressor runs but won?[...]

T roublesho oting 5-6 975-0057-01-01 The engine being jum p- started will not start. XPower Powerpack battery is not f ully charged. The engine conditio n is poor . External fuse (250 A) is blown. The engine start capacity exceeds the XPower Powerpack jump-start capa bility . Rechar ge the XPower Powerp ack battery . Have the engine serviced. Repla[...]

A-1 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type sealed, AGM (Absorb ed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery cap acity (minimum) 20 Ah Internal battery C CA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket (m aximum continuous load) 12 A with automatic reset Built-in incandescent light[...]

Specifications A-2 975-0057-01-01 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output po wer • Five minute AC output power • AC output sur ge capacity 320 W 400 W 600 W Output voltage 1 15 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 4 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.20 A DC Input voltage range 10.5 to 15.0 V DC Lo[...]

Physical Specifications 975-0057-01-01 A-3 an Physical Specifications Air Compressor ( XP ower P o werpack 400 Plus only) Pressure 250 PSI (lb./in 2 ) Accessories Jump-start cables 24" (0.61 m), 4 A WG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable 39" (1 m) 18 A WG with male to male lig hter plugs AC Charger input 120 ± 10 V AC,[...]

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B-1 B W arranty and Pr oduct Information Appendix B contains the warranty for yo ur XPower Powerpack 400 an d XPower Powerpack 400 Plus as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing. Appendix B also has a form where you can record information, “Information Ab out Y our System” on pa ge B–8 , in case you need to contact Custo[...]

B-2 Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex ") and covers defects in work manship and m aterials in you r XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus . Th is warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of 6 months from the date of purchase at point of sale t[...]

B-3 Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a 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. In any warranty claim, dated p[...]

B-4 Disclaimer Product THIS LI MITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIV E W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTRE X IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHE RE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF AL L OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDIT IONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENT A TIONS, OBLIGA TIONS AND LIABI LITIES, EXPRESS OR I MPLIED, ST A TUTOR Y OR OTHER WISE IN CO NNECTI[...]

B-5 W arning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product man ual for limit ations on uses of the product. SPECIFICALL Y , PLEASE NOTE THA T THE XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus SHOULD NO T BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPOR T SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING ,[...]

B-6 Return Procedur e 1. Package the unit safely , preferab ly usin g the original box and packing materials. Pl ease ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the ori ginal packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include the followi ng: • The RMA number supplied [...]

B-7 Out of W arranty Service If the warr anty perio d for your XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus has exp ired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if othe r conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inverter may be se rviced or replaced for a flat fee.[...]

W arranty and Product Information B-8 975-0057-01-01 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPow er Powerpack 400 and XPow er Powerpack 400 Plu s package, record the fo llowing information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to cont act Customer Service, please record the following details before call ing. This [...]