1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PowerBright® XR250/400/750 Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the efficiently and reliably powers a widevariety XR250/400/750 of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port. Read this guide before connecting or using the and save it for future reference.
Warnings and Cautions XR250/400/750 housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. XR250/400/750 Do not use the in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks.
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CAUTION Do not connect live AC power to the XR250/400/750 AC outlets. This will damage the inverter, and the damage is not covered by warranty. Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral...
• Do not use the XR250/400/750 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XR250/400/750 to water, rain, snow, or spray. Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the XR250/400/750 It may also void your product warranty.
4 Inverter Features PowerBright® XR250/400/750 Power/Fault light USB port Power input Terminals On/Off Switch AC Outlets Ventilation openings Figure 1 Features and Accessories...
Using the DC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Plug Due to the limitations of 12V outlets in vehicles or boats, the XR250/400/750 should only be used to supply AC power to products that require 250W/400W/ 750W or less.
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DC cable port. Failure to do so will result in reverse polarity and a blown fuse. Plug the DC cable into the DC cable port on the XR250/400/750. Observe correct polarity. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the 12 V outlet.
Operating Guidelines • As the battery is used, its voltage begins to fall. When the XR250/400/750 senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10.5V, the inverter automatically shuts down and the light glows RED, indicating a fault. This prevents the battery from being damaged.
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Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting. They are not intended for constant deep discharge. Regularly operating the XR250/400/750 from a vehicle battery until low-voltage shutdown occurs will shorten the life of the battery.
Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and will “buzz” slightly when powered by the XR250/400 /750. Generally, the only solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter.
7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are Possible cause Solution Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. Check connections. PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible cause Solution Standard “average- Inverter’s “modified sine reading”...
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Possible cause Solution Battery voltage is too low. Recharge battery. PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, RED FAULT light ON. Possible cause Solution AC product(s) connected Use a product with a power are rated at more than the rating less than the inverter’s inverter’s continuous continuous power rating.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. AC Power Outpu t XR250 XR400 XR750 AC output voltage (nominal) 120V AC 120V AC 120V AC Continuous AC output power 250W 400W 750W Peak AC output power 250W 400W 750W Maximum AC output surge power...
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DC Power XR250 XR400 XR750 DC input voltage range (VDC) 10.5–15.5 10.5–15.5 10.5–15.5 Battery drain with no AC load 0.4A 0.4A 0.4A (at 12 V input) Efficiency (maximum) Low battery shutdown point (nominal) 10.5V 10.5V 10.5V High battery shutdown point 15.5V...
PowerBright ("PowerBright") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XR250/400/750. This warranty period lasts for 24 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. You require proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
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shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of PowerBright. PowerBright covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a PowerBright selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada.
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What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to, and PowerBright will not be responsible for, any defect in or damage to: the product if it has been misused, neglected, improp- erly installed, physically damaged or altered, either...
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Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY POWERBRIGHT IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR POWERBRIGHT PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT,...
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Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product. XR250/400/750 SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to PowerBright you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
Return Procedure Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.
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