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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack 300 and 300 PLUS...
  • Page 2 Its products are sold under the Xantrex, Trace, Heart and Statpower brands. Trademarks XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
  • Page 4 About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNI NG Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTI ON Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the XPower™ Powerpack unit or to other equipment.
  • Page 5 XPower Powerpack 300 or to the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus. Related I nformation You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    I mportant Safety I nformation The XPower Powerpack generates a similar type of AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.
  • Page 7 Warnings and Cautions CAUTI ON Do not expose the XPower Powerpack to temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C). WARNI NG: 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.

  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNI NG: 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.
  • Page 9 Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents I mportant Safety I nformation Warnings and Cautions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - viii I ntroduction About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1...
  • Page 11 Contents Operating an AC Appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 Operating 12 Volt DC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Jump-starting a Vehicle Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 300 Plus - - - - - - 21 Inflating Tires- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21...
  • Page 12 Out of Warranty Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48 Contacting Xantrex Customer Service- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 49...

  • Page 14: About The Xpower Powerpack

    I ntroduction About the XPow er Pow erpack Thank you for purchasing the XPower™ Powerpack. Easy to use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances and 12 volt DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.

  • Page 15: Comprehensive Protection

    Comprehensive Protection Comprehensive Protection Automatic overload The XPower Powerpack has built-in protection against output overload. If you connect an appliance to the AC Outlet that draws more than 250 watts, or one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC Outlet automatically shuts off.

  • Page 16: Features

    Two nozzle adaptors for the compressor One sports needle adaptor for the compressor If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service. See “Contacting Xantrex Customer Service” on page 49 of this guide.

  • Page 17: Xpower Powerpack Features

    XPower Powerpack Features XPow er Pow erpack Features Front Panel Detail Feature Description Note Battery Level indicators Battery Level indicators are illuminate when you press the accurate only when the Battery Status button. XPower Powerpack has been • 4 lights indicates full charge disconnected from all •...
  • Page 18 Charger is a true “plug-in-and- recharged through the Charger forget” charging method. Input Socket and not through the Xantrex recommends leaving DC Charging Cable. The light is the AC Charger connected amber when charging, and green when the XPower Powerpack when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 19: Air Compressor (Xpower Powerpack 300 Plus Only)

    Air Compressor (XPower Powerpack 300 Plus only) Air Compressor ( XPow er Pow erpack 300 Plus only) Feature Description On/Off switch turns the compressor unit on and off. Pressure gauge shows the PSI (lb/in Nozzle Adaptor Compartment Valve connector with connector cord...

  • Page 20: Right Side View

    Right Side View Right Side View Feature Description DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 volt DC auto, RV or marine appliances • Recharge XPower Powerpack from a 12 volt outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable AC Outlet On/Off switch illuminates when switch is turned On.

  • Page 21: Left Side View

    Left Side View Left Side View Feature Description Fluorescent lights illuminate for about 25 hours when the battery is fully charged. Light On/Off Switch has three settings: Off, One Light, and Two Lights. Jumper Cable Port supplies high power DC current.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Feature Description 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. Jump-start cables provide a special jump-start safety feature. This feature enables the XPower Powerpack jump-start ability only if the XPower Powerpack detects that the cables are connected to a battery correctly.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack efficiently. This chapter covers: • Recharging the XPower Powerpack for first time use • Operating AC appliances and 12 volt DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle engine • Connecting to an external battery for additional run time •...

  • Page 25: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location CAUTI ON Do not use the XPower Powerpack to operate any AC appliances or 12 volt DC appliances while recharging with the AC Charger. The AC Charger may fail if AC appliances or 12 volt DC appliances are operated while the AC Charger is connected.

  • Page 26: Using Xpower Powerpack For The First Time

    XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes. Recharging with the AC Charger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” charging method. Xantrex recommends leaving the AC Charger connected when the XPower Powerpack is stored.

  • Page 27: Operating Ac Appliances

    Operating AC Appliances 3. Plug the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 4. Insert the AC Charger cable end into the Charger Input Socket. The Recharge indicator changes from amber to green when charging is complete (about 40 hours if the battery is completely discharged).
  • Page 28 Operating AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required. Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table Table 1 AC Appliances and Run Times...

  • Page 29: Operating An Ac Appliance

    Operating AC Appliances inverter’s safety overload shutdown circuit. See “Troubleshooting Reference” on page 36 for the reset procedure. Trouble Appliances Some appliances may be damaged if they are connected to the XPower Powerpack. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii. Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 250 watts.

  • Page 30: Operating 12 Volt Dc Appliances

    To protect the internal battery against damage resulting from total discharge, Xantrex recommends that the AC Outlet On/Off switch is turned On when using the XPower Powerpack to operate a 12 volt DC appliance.
  • Page 31 Operating 12 Volt DC Appliances Typical 12 volt DC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table Table 2 12 Volt DC Appliances and Run Times 12 Volt DC Appliance Watts Hours Cellular telephone Fluorescent light (built into the unit) Stereo/CD player Portable Cooler...

  • Page 32: Jump-Starting A Vehicle Engine

    Jump-starting a Vehicle Engine Jump-starting a Vehicle Engine You can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle engine that has a 12 volt starting battery using the supplied Jump-Start Cables. I mportant: Closely follow these instructions for jump- starting your vehicle as they are different from the instructions supplied with other jump-start products or booster cables.
  • Page 33 Jump-starting a Vehicle Engine 7. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the jump-start cables to the engine block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor, or to the negative (–) battery terminal. The Battery Clips Connected Properly (green light) illuminates.

  • Page 34: Using The Air Compressor: Xpower Powerpack 300 Plus

    Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Using the Air Compressor: XPow er Pow erpack 300 Plus CAUTI ON The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operating the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat and may cause damage.

  • Page 35: Inflating Small Sports Equipment

    Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 300 Plus 4. Open the thumb latch and remove the valve connector from the valve stem. 5. Check air pressure with a pressure gauge. Note: Leave the thumb latch in the open position for storing to relieve pressure on the internal mechanism.

  • Page 36: Connecting To An External Battery

    Connecting to an External Battery 5. Turn the compressor off before removing nozzle adaptor from valve stem. 6. Remove nozzle adaptor from valve connector and store in storage compartment. Note: Leave the thumb latch in the open position for storing to relieve pressure on the internal mechanism. Connecting to an External Battery You can extend battery operating times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery.
  • Page 37 Connecting to an External Battery The Battery Clips Connected Properly (green light) illuminates. You can now use the XPower Powerpack. The reverse polarity alarm sounds and the Battery Clips Connected Improperly (red light) illuminates, go to Step 4. Remove the red positive (+) clip first, and then the black negative clip (–) to cancel the alarm.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery, recharging options for the internal battery, and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is required to keep your XPower Powerpack operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt.

  • Page 39: Recharging The Xpower Powerpack Battery

    Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery and maximum battery life, recharge the XPower Powerpack only with the Xantrex supplied chargers or approved battery chargers. CAUTI ON Due to inherent self-discharge, lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months, especially in a warm environment.

  • Page 40: Recharging With The Ac Charger

    Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging w ith the AC Charger Recharging with the AC Charger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” charging method. To recharge with the AC Charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 volt DC appliances. 2. Turn the AC Outlet On/Off switch to off, and turn the fluorescent light switch off.

  • Page 41: Recharging With The Dc Charging Cable

    Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging w ith the DC Charging Cable Using the DC Charging Cable, the XPower Powerpack can be recharged while you drive your vehicle. I mportant: Although the charge regulation circuitry in the XPower Powerpack does not operate with this charging method, most vehicle voltage regulators will ensure that the XPower Powerpack is not overcharged.

  • Page 42: Recharging With A Generator's Regulated 12 Volt Dc Outlet

    Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Note: Battery Level indicators are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes. I mportant: Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 volt accessory outlet.

  • Page 43: Recharging From A Solar Panel

    Replacing the Internal Battery Note: Battery Level indicators are only accurate when the XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for fifteen minutes. Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 volt solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 amps (or 30 watts) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket.

  • Page 44: Obtaining A Replacement Battery

    Replacing the Internal Battery I mportant: Recharge the XPower Powerpack fully at least every three months if it is placed in storage or in a vehicle trunk. Store in a location that maintains a temperature range of 32 °F to 86 °F (0 °C to 30 °C). CAUTI ON Discharging the internal battery below 10.0 volts will damage the battery and shorten its life.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Internal Battery Replacing the Battery WARNI NG: Shock or Electrical Hazard Read this entire section before disassembling the unit. Before attempting to replace the internal battery, make sure: • You disconnect any charging cables, 12 volt DC appliances, and AC appliances from the XPower Powerpack.
  • Page 46 Replacing the Internal Battery To replace the battery: 1. Place the XPower Powerpack upright on a stable, level surface. 2. On the XPower Powerpack 300, unscrew the four fasteners on the battery cover. Place the fasteners in the cover for safe keeping. On the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus, unscrew the four fasteners on the compressor unit.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Fluorescent Tubes

    Replacing the Fluorescent Tubes 6. Do not overtighten the nut and bolt. Consult the battery manufacturer for torque specifications. 7. On the XPower Powerpack 300, replace the battery cover and the four fasteners. On the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus, replace the compressor unit and the four fasteners.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack. Read this chapter before calling Xantrex Customer Service. If you cannot solve the problem with the XPower Powerpack, record the information asked for on “Contacting Xantrex Customer Service”...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power-supply filtering and may buzz slightly when powered by the XPower Powerpack. The best solution to eliminate the buzzing is to use an audio system with a good quality filter. Television I nterference The XPower Powerpack is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Reference Table 4 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution AC appliance AC appliance rated Use an AC appliance with a power will not more than 250 watts, rating less than 250 watts. operate; the the safety overload has audible alarm tripped.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Reference Table 4 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Measured Use of an The modified sinewave (MSW) output voltage average-reading, AC output of the XPower Powerpack is too low. voltmeter to read requires a true RMS reading meter, output voltage. such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Reference Table 4 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Extreme Appliance power Replace the fuse with a 40 A, 32 overload, 40 requirements greatly VDC automotive blade-type fuse amp external exceed the capability which is available at many fuse opens. of the XPower automotive parts stores.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Reference Table 4 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Recharge light The voltage at the AC Continue to charge the XPower is still amber wall outlet is less than Powerpack for another 15 hours. The and not green 120 volts AC. battery will be fully charged even if after 40 hours the Recharge light is still amber.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 Volt DC Section Internal battery type sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 VDC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 20 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket (maximum continuous load) 12 A with automatic reset Built-in fluorescent lamp (replaceable) two, 4 W bulbs...
  • Page 55 Electrical Specifications AC Power Section Output power • Continuous output power 250 W • Five minute AC output power 300 W • AC output surge capacity 500 W Output voltage 115 ± 10 VAC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 4 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw...

  • Page 56: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications Air compressor (XPower Powerpack 300 250 PSI (lb/in Plus only) Accessories Jump-start cables 39 inches (1 m), 8 AWG wire with black and red battery clips DC charge cable 39 inches (1 m) 18 AWG with male to male lighter plugs AC Charger input 120 ±...

  • Page 58: Warranty And Product I Nformation

    Xantrex does not warrant uninterrupted operation of its products. Xantrex shall not be...
  • Page 59 If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended. Xantrex owns all parts removed from repaired products. In order to qualify for the...

  • Page 60: Returning A Product

    Returning a Product You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the following information: • Serial number of your XPower Powerpack •...

  • Page 61: Out Of Warranty Service

    To return your XPower Powerpack for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Warranty Information” on page 45.

  • Page 62: Contacting Xantrex Customer Service

    Contacting Xantrex Customer Service Contacting Xantrex Customer Service If none of the troubleshooting suggestions work, you will need to call Xantrex Customer Service: Phone: 1-800-670-0707 (toll free in North America) 1-604-420-1585 (outside of North America) Fax: 1-800-994-7828 (toll free in North America)
  • Page 64 1-800-670-0707 (toll free) f 1-800-994-7828 (toll free) e CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com...

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