Power Management Tips; Battery Replacement - XPower PowerSource 400 Owner's Manual

AC Power Capabilities
Power Consumption Normal Operation with
of Loads Utility Power
Up to 320 W Yes.
320 to 400 W Yes
400 to 1000 W Yes.
Over 1000 W No. Overload shutdown.
To check the total power consumption of the products plugged into PowerSource
400, press the Select button and view the Output Power (W) on the screen.
When you plug an additional product into the PowerSource 400 and the new total
power consumption exceeds 400 W, the unit beeps five times to notify you that
the power consumption is beyond the unit's capability to supply backup power.
Unplug or substitute one or more products connected to the PowerSource 400. To
return to the default display ("CHG" or "FUL"), press the Select button.
Run Time on Typical Products
a
Product Watts Run Time
Laptop computer 25 15 h
Inkjet printer 8 55 h
Cordless phone 5 92 h
Cell phone 5 92 h
Internet modem 6 81 h
a.Average power consumption as measured on loads tested under regular op-
erating conditions. Rated power may differ from average power consumption.
b.Run time as measured on tested loads.
Run Time for Combinations of Products
Product
Laptop, inkjet printer, cordless phone, Internet modem
Desktop computer, 17" LCD monitor, inkjet printer, Internet
modem, cordless phone
Cordless phone, 13" TV, clock radio, table lamp
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Ability to Provide Backup Power
Yes, continuous.
Yes, up to five minutes.
No. Overload shutdown.
No. Overload shutdown.
b a
Product Watts
Table lamp 40
Desktop computer 67
17" LCD monitor 35
13" TV 50
Clock radio 8
Run Time
up to 8 h
up to 2.5 h
up to 4 h

Power Management Tips

During a power outage, maximizing PowerSource 400 run time is essential to
keep your home/small office running or to stay connected to the outside world
through TV and radio news or cellphone/VoIP phone. Therefore, in order to
maximize the run time for combinations of office products plugged into
PowerSource 400, you may want to use the following alternatives:
Use...
Inkjet printer
Laptop, or desktop computer with LCD monitor Desktop computer with CRT monitor
Monitor energy saving mode settings
7 or 13" TVs
Small desk lamps (25 to 40 W)

Battery Replacement

The battery pack in this product consists of two 20 amp-hour batteries. When
they come to the end of their useful service life they may be replaced with
equivalent sealed lead acid batteries by a qualified battery technician. Suitable
replacement batteries are Panasonic #LC-X1220P and EnerSys #NPX-80.
b
Run Time
Information on other replacement battery brands and dealers is in the battery
9 h
replacement guide in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the
Xantrex Support site at www.xantrex.com/support.
5 h
10 h
7 h
Recycling
55 h
PowerSource 400 is designed to provide years of service. However, when the
internal batteries reach the end of their service life, and if you choose not to have
a qualified technician replace them, the PowerSource 400 itself is no longer of
use. The internal batteries may be replaced following the instructions in "Battery
Replacement" above.
Because the internal batteries contain lead, which can be hazardous if exposed to
the environment, the batteries and the PowerSource 400 should be recycled or
b
safely disposed of at your local recycling depot. Do not dispose of the batteries
and the PowerSource 400 with common household waste. Please ask your local
authorities about recycling services that are available in your area.
Battery Replacement
Instead of...
Laser printer
Bright monitor settings
Big screen TVs
High-wattage lamps
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