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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in pers
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About This Guide Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to. Note: These notes describe additional information which may add to your understanding of how to use the product. 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 on
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Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazar
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Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. 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 boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosur
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Heated surface Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/ or create a sparki
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Fire hazard The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only—less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump- start. WARNING: Risk of explosion, fire or burns The battery terminals exposed at the Jump-Start Cable Port have enough energy present to cause a spark, c
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Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard 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 smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries. 4. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the posit
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Important Safety Instructions 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte. viii 975-0057-01-01
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Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. 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 rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powe
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Contents Important Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Precautions When Working With Batteries- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - ix 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Automatic overload- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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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 light - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Understanding AC Applia
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Replacing the Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Replacing the Incandescent Light - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–11 Replacing the External Fuse- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–11 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Troubleshooting Refere
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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 DC appliances • Jump-starts vehicle engines • Provides lighting for emergency use In addition, the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus: • Comes with a 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and small spo
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Introduction 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 turns off at 10.5 V DC. Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature The XPower Powerpack comes with a user-replaceable 250 A fuse to protect the unit and vehicle battery from damage through reverse polarity and short-circui
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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: ❐ XPower Powerpack 400 or XPower Powerpack 400 Plus ❐ Owner’s Guide ❐ AC Charger ❐ DC Charging Cable ❐ Jump-Start Cables ❐ Accessory bag The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus also includes: ❐ two nozzle adaptors for the compressor ❐ One sports needle adaptor for the compres
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Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail 5 6 7 4 8 3 2 1 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 standard 3-prong outlets supplying 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance. 3 AC Outlet ON/OFF switch illuminates when the switch is turned on. 4 Digital Display displays the inverter’s Output Power i
