Xantrex Powerpack 300 manual

by XP ower P owerpack 3 00 (Emergency P ower) Owner's Guide 975-0277-01-01 REV . A Printed in China t 1-360-925-5059 f 1-360-925-5143 www .xantrex.com/support[...]

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About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a world-leading su pplier 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 bot h gri d-connected and stand-alone system s. Xantrex products include in[...]

i About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide ex planations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting th e XPower Powerpac k 300. Organization This guide is organized into fi v e ch ap te rs an d an appendix: Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provi des 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 could result in personal injury or loss of life. CA U TION Cautions identify conditio ns or practices that could resul t 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 Powerpac k incorrectly or misus ing it may dam age the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user . W arnings and Cautions Import ant: Before using you r XPower Powerpack 300, be sure to [...]

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

Important Safety Information v WAR N I N G : F i re h a za rd The jump-start feature is design ed for sh ort term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feat ure for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the un it. Allo w the XPower Powerpack 300 to cool down for at least 3 mi nutes after each jump- start. WAR N I N G : F[...]

Important Safety Information vi Precautions W hen W orking With 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 th[...]

Important Safety Information vii 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. Baking soda neut[...]

Important Safety Information viii Precautions for Using Rechar geable 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 charging output. Some chargers for rechar geable batteries 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 ca n run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whe never you need power for work or play , at home or on the ro ad. XPower Powerpack: • Powers 120 V AC applia nc es • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starts vehic[...]

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 e atur es Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPowe r Powerpack 300. W e recommen d that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Y our XPower Powerpack pack age inc ludes t hese items : p XPower Powerpack p Owner ’ s Guide p AC charger p DC charging cable p Nozzle and needle adapto rs [...]

XP ower P owerpack F eatures 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 D C auto, R V or marine appliances • Rechar ges XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC charging cable. 2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicat e the XPower Powerpack batte[...]

XP ower P owerpack F eatures 5 4 Battery S tatus LED illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is charging (when an AC char ger is connected to the XPower Powerpack’ s AC char ger input socket and plugged into the household 120 V AC outlet). 5 Red Incorr ect Jumpstart Connection LED illuminates and an alarm sounds when the jump-starting clam ps are i[...]

XP ower P owerpack F eatures 6 Left Side V iew 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 owerpack F eatures 7 Accessories Accessory Description 1 AC charger lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can onl y be us ed 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 N[...]

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

Choosing a Location 10 • Motor loads with high startup power sur ge requirements: Sump pumps, circular saws, lar ger power tools, refrigerators. V isit www .xantrex.com for higher power solutions. Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpac k should be operated only in a location that meets these requirements: W ARNING: Fire or explosion The XPower P[...]

Using XP ower P owerpack for the F irst T ime 11 Using XP ower P owerpack for the First Time Rechar ging with the A C Charg er Rechar ging with the AC ch ar ger is a true “plug -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 r echarge with the AC charger: 1. Disconn[...]

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 char ging, the Battery Status LED remains red, continue 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 rechar ged. 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 Powerpac k can 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 Appliances 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 su pply momen ta ry sur ge power up to 60[...]

Operating AC Appliances 16 Operating Sever al Appliances at Once Y ou can run several 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 portable appliances th at 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 us ed with the XPower Powerpac k are listed in T able 3- 2. CA UTION[...]

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 turn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draw s more than 12 A (or has a short-cir[...]

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 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 bilge of all fumes be[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 20 If no alarm sounds, and the Green Jumpstar t 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 -temper ature 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 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 vehicl e, mo tor cycle, or bicycle tir e s: 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 th[...]

Using the Air Compressor 23 3. T urn the compressor off after appropriate pressure is reached. 4. Open the thumb l atch and remove the valve co nnector from the valve stem. 5. Check air pressure w ith a pressure ga uge. Inflating Small Sports Equipment Y ou can use the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as soccer balls and footballs.[...]

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 app roximately five times the operating time o[...]

Connecting to an Ext ernal Battery 25 T o connect the XPowe r Powerp ack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Ensure that the jump-start power switch is OF F . 2. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to t he red positive (+) te rminal of the external battery . 3. Connect the black negativ e (–) cl amp of th e cabl es[...]

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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 clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated d[...]

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

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 29 T o r echarge with the AC charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliances from the DC power outlets. 2. Disconnect an y AC products from the XPower Powerpack and turn the AC Power ON / OF F switch to OF F . 3. Insert the AC charger cable end into the AC charger input socket located under the red jump-start[...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Batter y 30 Recharging with the DC Char ging Cable Using the DC charging cable, the XPower Powerpack can be recharged while you drive your ve hicle. T o recharge the XPower Powe rpack while you drive using the DC charging cable: 1. While the vehicle engi ne is ru nning, plug on e en d of the DC charging cable into [...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack 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 no[...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Batter y 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 conn ecting the gene rator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack. Y ou can recharge the XPower Powerpack using a generator in several ways: • Using a genera[...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack 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 be used 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 cen[...]

Recycling 34 Recycling The XPower Powerpack i s designed to prov ide 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 desi gned to be user replaceable. Because the internal battery contains lead, which can be hazardous if exposed [...]

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 the problem with th e XPower Powerpack, record the information asked fo r on “Information Abou t Y our System” on page 48 and then contact your dealer . Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Som[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 36 T r oubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove t he cover of the XPower Pow erpack or disassemble 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 roubleshooting Refe rence 37 AC appliance will n ot operate; audible alarm is soundin g. Battery has discharged to 10.5 V . XPower Powerpack has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environm ental conditions. Tu r n OFF th e AC Po wer ON / OFF switch and rechar ge the XPower Powerpack. T urn the AC Power ON / OF F switch OFF and[...]

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 almo st fully discharged. The modifi ed sine w ave output of the XPower Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter , su ch as the Fluk e 87 series, for accurate measurement. Press Battery L[...]

T roubleshooting Refe rence 39 The engine being jum p- started will no t start. XPower Powerpack battery is not fully char ged. The engine condition is poor . The engine start capacity exceeds the XPower Powerpack jump -start capability . Rechar ge the XPower Powerpack battery . Have the engine serviced. Use a higher power XPower Powerpack. The jum[...]

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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 C CA rating 120 CCA Internal battery CA rating 180 CA DC power outlet (maxim um continuous lo ad) 12 A[...]

Electrical Specifications 42 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output po wer • Peak output power • AC output sur ge 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 [...]

Physical Specifications 43 Physical Specifications Air Compre ssor Pressure 250 PSI (lb/in 2 ) Accessories DC charge cable 39" (1 m) 18 A WG wit h male to male lighter plu gs (part # 449-018 7-01-01) AC charger Input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1 1 W Output: 13.5 V DC, 500 mA (part # 074-1 003)) Flashlight Part # 808-7130 Compressor nozzles Part # 160-0[...]

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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? This Limi ted W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the pr oduct or costs related to the removal, installation, or troublesh ooting of the custo mer 's electrical sy stems. Thi s wa rr anty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any de fect in or damage to[...]

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 [...]