Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual

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About Xantrex Xantrex T echnolo gy Inc. is a world-leading su ppl ier of advanced power electronics and controls with product s from 50 watt mobi le uni ts to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , ba tteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both gri d-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include i[...]

i About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPowe r Powerpack 300 . Organization This guide is organized into fi ve ch ap te rs an d an appe n dix : Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main features o[...]

About T his Guide ii Conventions Used The following conv en tio ns are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditio ns that cou ld resul t in perso nal injury or loss of life. CA UTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment. Import ant: These[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 300 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack inc orrectly or misusing it m ay damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user . W arnings and Cautions Import ant: Before using your XPower Powerpack 300, be sure to re[...]

Important Safety Information iv W ARNING: Explosion hazard Do not use this product where ther e are flammable fume s or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasolin e-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure contain ing automotive-type lead-aci d batteries . These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in the XPowe[...]

Important Safety Information v WARN I NG : Fi re ha z ard The jump-start feature is designed for sh ort term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start featur e for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allo w the XPower Powerpack 300 to cool down for at least 3 mi nutes after each ju mp- start. WARN I NG : Fi re ha[...]

Important Safety Information vi Precautions W hen W orking W ith Y our V ehicle Battery 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 t he vicinity of t[...]

Important Safety Information vii 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and wa ter . If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood th em 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. Baking sod a neu[...]

Important Safety Information viii Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances 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 rechar geable batterie s can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 300. Do [...]

ix Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpac k 300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Bat[...]

x Using the Air Compressor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Over-temperature Safety Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Inflating Small Sports Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Connecting to an External Battery - - - - -[...]

1 1 Intr oduction About the XP ower P owerpack 300 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run ma ny AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play , at home or on the ro ad. XPower Powerpack: • Powers 120 V AC applianc es • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starts vehicle[...]

Comprehensive Protection 2 Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Power 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 off at 10.5 V DC.[...]

3 2 F eatures Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack 300. W e recommend that you familiari ze yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Y our XPower Powerpack pack age includes t hese items: p XPower Powerpack p Owner ’ s Guide p AC charger p DC charging cable p Nozzle and needle adapto rs for t[...]

XP ower P owerpack Features 4 XP ower P owerpack F eatures Front P anel Detail Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DC power outlet : • Powers 12 V DC auto, R V or marine appliances • Recharges XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC ch arging cable. 2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicat e the XPower Powerpack battery[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 5 4 Battery S tatus LED illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is charging (when an AC charger is connected to the XPower Powerpack’ s AC charger input socket and plugged into the household 120 V AC outlet). 5 Red Incorrect Jumpstart Connection LED illumi nates and an alarm sounds when the jump-starting clamps are im [...]

XP ower P owerpack Features 6 Left Side View Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 Pressur e gauge shows the PSI (lb/in 2 ). 2 Jump-starting clamp 3 Jump-start power switch 4 AC charger input socket 5 Compressor ON / OFF switch 6 Nozzle packet compartment Not shown V alve connector with connector hose 2 6 1 4 5 3[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 7 Accessories Accessory 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. 2 DC charging cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV , R V or a boat. Not shown Noz[...]

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9 3 Oper ation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack 300 ef ficiently . This chapter covers : • Recharging the XPower Powe rpack for first-time use • Using the flashlight • Operating AC appliances an d 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’ s engine • Using the air compressor • Connecting to an external battery[...]

Choosing a Locatio n 10 • Motor loads with high startup power surge requirements: Sump pumps, circular saws, larger power tools, refrigerators. V isit www .xantrex.com for higher power solutions. Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack s hould be operated only in a location that meets these requirements: W ARNING: Fire or explosion The XPower Po[...]

Using XP ower Po werpack for the F irst T ime 11 Using XP ower P owerpack for the First Time Recharging with the A C Charger Rechar ging with the AC ch arger is a true “p lug-in-and- forget” char ging method. W e recommend leaving the AC charger connected when the XPow er Powerpack is not in use. T o recharge with the AC charger: 1. Disconnect [...]

Recharging with the AC Charger 12 Import ant: The 24-hour charging time for the XPower Powerpack assumes that there is 12 0 V AC at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may take more than 24 hours to fully recharge the XPow er Powerpack. If, after 24 hours of charging, the Battery S tatus LED remains red, contin ue to charge[...]

Using the Flashlight 13 Using the Flashlight The XPower Powerpack has a detachable flashlight that operates for up to 18 hours be fore needing to be recharged. T o detach the flashlight, push the rim of the flashlight lens straight back, then swing the light away from the unit. T o replace the flashlight, insert the flashlight base first, aligning [...]

Operating AC Appliances 14 Operating A C Appliances Understanding A C Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower Powerpack ca n power most appliances within its contin uous power rating (240 W , 1 A). Some appliances may be dif fic ult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack. They may [...]

Operating AC Applia nces 15 High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC app liances is the average power used by the appliance. Applia nces such as televisions and appliances with motors consum e much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although the XPower Powerp ack can supply momentary surge power up to 600 W[...]

Operating AC Appliances 16 Operating Several Appliances at Once Y ou can run severa l AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 240 W . Run time, however , will decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the AC power being consumed. Operating an A C Appliance Before operating your [...]

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 17 Operating 12 V DC Appliances The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, R V , marine, or other po rtable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’ s lighter socket. T ypical 12 V DC appliances that can be used with the XPower Powerpack are listed in T able 3-2. CA UTION: E[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 18 T o operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power outlet on the left side of the unit, and t urn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draws more tha n 12 A (or has a short-ci[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 19 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 emergency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual. 3. If jump-starting a boat eng i ne, p urge the engine compartment and bilge of all fumes b[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 20 If no alarm sounds, an d the Green Jumpstart Connection LED is illuminated, then proceed to the next step. 7. Switch ON the jump-starting power switch. Before starting the engine, make sure the XPower Powerpack and the cables are clear of belts and fans. 8. Crank the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts, w[...]

Using the Air Compressor 21 Using the Air Compressor Over -temperature Safety Pr otection 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 300 is equipped with an over-temperature safety protection feature that automatically turns the compr[...]

Using the Air Compressor 22 Inflating Tires T o inflate your vehicle, motor c yc le , or bicyc le 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 supplied nozzle adaptor . 2. T urn the compressor on, and inflate your tire to t[...]

Using the Air Compressor 23 3. T urn the compressor off after appropriate pressure is reached. 4. Open the thumb latch and remove the valve connecto r from the valve stem. 5. Check air pressure with a pressure gauge. Inflating Small Sports Equipment Y ou can use the compressor to infla te small sports equipment such as soccer balls and footballs. T[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 24 6. Remove nozzle adaptor from valve connector and store in storage compartment. Connecting to an External Battery Y ou can extend battery opera ting times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a lar ger external battery . For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approx imately five times the operating time o[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 25 T o conne ct the XPower Powerp ack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OFF . 2. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the red positive (+) te rminal of the external battery . 3. Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to th [...]

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27 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 requir ed to keep your XPower Powerpack 300 operating properly . Occasiona lly clea n the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated d[...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 28 Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery T o check the XPower Powerpack’ s charge level, press the Battery Level button. Y ou can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug- in-and-forget” AC char ger . • the DC charging cable to recharge from your vehicle as you drive. • a gener[...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 29 T o recharge with the AC charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliances from the DC power outlets. 2. Disconnect any AC products from the XPower Powerpack and turn the AC Power ON / OFF switch to OFF . 3. Insert the AC charger cable end into the AC char ger input socket located under the red jump-starting [...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 30 Recharging with the DC Char ging Cable Using the DC charging cable, the XPower Powerpack can be recharged while you drive your vehicle . T o recharge the XPower Powe rpack while you drive using the DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is runn ing, plug one end of the DC charging cable into a DC [...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 31 Note : The Battery Level LEDs are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disc onnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes. Import ant: • • Do not leave the XPower Powe rpack permanently connected to the vehicle’ s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet. • Do not[...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 32 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 connectin g the gene rator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack. Y ou can recharge the XPower Pow erpack using a generator in several ways: • Using a generat[...]

Recharging the XP ower Powerpack Battery 33 Recharging fr om a Solar P anel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can b e use d to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC charger Input socket. Y ou will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD × 2.5 mm ID (0.217 × 0.10") coaxial DC (barrel type ce[...]

Recycling 34 Recycling The XPower Powerpack is designed to provide years of service. However , when the inte rnal battery reaches the end of its service life, the XPower Powerpack itself is no longer of use. The internal battery is not designed to be user replaceable. Because the internal battery contains lead, which can be hazardous if exposed to [...]

35 5 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting will help you id entify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack 300. If you cannot solve t he problem with the XPower Po werpack, record the information asked fo r on “Information About Y o ur System” on page 48 and then contact your dealer . Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment So[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 36 T roubleshooting Refer ence W ARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or d isassemble the XPower Powerpack. The XPower Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or bu rn. T able 5-1 T [...]

T roubleshooting Referenc e 37 AC appliance will not operate; audible alarm is sounding. Battery has discharged to 10.5 V . XPower Powerpack has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environment al conditions. Tu r n OFF the AC Power ON / OF F switch and recharge the XPower Powerpack. T urn the AC Power ON / OFF switch OFF and allo[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 38 Measured AC output voltage is too low . Using an average-reading AC voltmeter to read output voltage. XPower Powerpack battery is almost fully discharged. The modified sine wave outp ut of the XPower Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter , such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement. Press Battery Level[...]

T roubleshooting Referenc e 39 The engine being jump- started will not start. XPower Powerpack battery is not fully charged. The engine condition is poor . The engine start capacity exceeds the XPower Powerpack jump-star t capability . Recharge the XPower Powerpack battery . Have the engine serviced. Use a higher power XPower Powerpack. The jump-st[...]

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41 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type Sealed/non-spillable, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead- acid Internal battery volt age (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery cap acity (minimum) 12 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 120 CCA Internal battery CA rating 180 CA DC power outlet (maximum continuous load) 12 A wi[...]

Electrical Specifications 42 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output power • Peak output power • AC output surge capacity 240 W 300 W 480 W Output voltage 120 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 1 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.20 A DC Input voltage range 10.5 to 15.5 V DC Low battery alarm 1 [...]

Physical Specifications 43 Physical Specifications Air Compress or Pressure 250 PSI (lb/in 2 ) Accessories DC charge cable 39" (1 m) 18 A WG with male to male lighter plugs (part # 449-0187-01-0 1) AC charger Input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1 1 W Output: 13.5 V DC, 500 mA (part # 074-1003 )) Flashlight Part # 808-7130 Compressor nozzles Part # 160-001[...]

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45 W arranty and Return 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 workmans hip and materials in your XPower Powerpack 300. This warranty peri od lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the orig inal end us[...]

W arranty and Return 46 What does this warranty not cover? Thi s Limited W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troublesh ooting of the customer 's e lectrical systems. Thi s wa rranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any de fect in or damage to: a[...]

W arranty and Return 47 warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on th e limitation or exclusion of incidental or conseque ntial damages, so the above limitation( s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited W arranty gives you specific legal rights. Y ou may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province t[...]

W arranty and Return 48 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Powerpack 300 has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or in correct installation, if other conditions o f the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee. T o return your [...]