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Xantrex Jazz 250 Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s guide tel: 1.800.670.0707 fax: 1.800.994.7828 email: support.Jazz@xantrex.Com web: www.Xantrex.Com 445-0123-01-01 printed in china.

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    About xantrex xantrex technology inc. Is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics with a product line that ranges from 50-watt mobile units to 1 mw utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid- connected and stan...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents 1 introduction ............................................................................ 1 2 safety first … .......................................................................... 2 3 quick start guide .................................................................... 3 3.1 overview...

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    6 powering 12-volt dc products .............................................. 13 6.1 connecting 12-volt dc products....................................... 13 6.2 built-in fluorescent light .................................................. 13 6.3 dc product operating times .............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 1 introduction thank you for purchasing jazz portable power 250™, your source for power that really moves™. Easy to use and designed for years of reliable service, portable power 250 can run a wide variety of ac electrical products wherever you need household power for work or play. In addition, i...

  • Page 6: Safety  First  …

    2 2 safety first … misuse of portable power 250 may result in danger to the user. We urge you to pay special attention to all caution and warning statements. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to portable power 250 or to other equipment. Warning statements ...

  • Page 7: Quick  Start  Guide

    3 3 quick start guide 3.1 overview the following instructions provide a brief overview of portable power 250’s key features. For complete information, be sure to read this manual fully. The diagram below presents product features and accessories. Figure 1 - portable power 250’s key features.

  • Page 8: Battery  Life

    4 3.2 an explanation of power ratings and battery life ac powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. Portable power 250’s internal ac inverter is capable of generating a maximum of 250 watts to power ac products plugged into its ac receptacle. As an example, a l...

  • Page 9: Start A Vehicle

    5 3.4 operating 12-volt dc products 1. Ensure the internal battery is fully charged. (see section 8 for details.) 2. Plug the accessory into the dc power socket, and switch the accessory on (if required). Portable power 250 will operate any 12-volt dc auto or marine accessory that draws 12 amps or l...

  • Page 10: 4.2 Recharge  Indicator

    6 4 indicators, controls and connectors refer to figure 1 in section 3.1 and in figure 2 below for the location of items described in this section. 4.1 battery level indicators the battery level indicators show the state of charge of the internal battery. Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in...

  • Page 11: 4.4 Charger Input Socket

    7 charging the battery with the ac charger, this light will glow amber, then change to green when the battery is fully charged. Once fully charged, the charging circuitry automatically switches into its charge maintenance mode. 4.3 vehicle-jump start indicators there are two indicators that pertain ...

  • Page 12: 4.7 Ac Outlet Switch

    8 4.7 ac outlet switch the ac outlet has an on/off switch (located above the ac outlet) which illuminates when the switch is turned on indicating power is available at the ac outlet. 4.8 audio alarm three types of conditions will set off the audio alarm. A low battery voltage condition, an over-temp...

  • Page 13: 5.1 General Information

    9 5 powering ac electrical products 5.1 general information portable power 250 is capable of powering most 110-volt ac products and equipment that use 230 watts or less. Its ac output waveform, called a “quasi-sine wave” or “modified sine wave”, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave sha...

  • Page 14: Battery  Protection

    10 3. As the ac product is operated, you can check the level of the battery as detailed in section 4.1. This will give you an idea of how much time remains until the battery needs recharging. 4. When the battery becomes nearly discharged, or “empty”, a low voltage warning will sound. This will give ...

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    11 5.4 interference with electronic equipment 5.4.1 buzzing sound in audio systems some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom-boxes” will emit a buzzing sound from their loudspeakers when operating from the ac outlet of portable power 250. This is because the power supply in the equipment does not ad...

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    12 5.5 ac product operating times below are examples of ac products that may be operated by portable power 250 with estimated operating times. (1) represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products. (2) operating times assume a fully charged battery and may vary based on model/brand ...

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    13 6 powering 12-volt dc products 6.1 connecting 12-volt dc products portable power 250 can operate any product that is intended to run from a vehicle’s lighter socket. Simply insert the dc product’s plug into the dc power socket located on the right side of the unit. Portable power 250’s dc power s...

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    14 should tube replacement be necessary, first turn off the light, then remove the clear cover by grasping it on each side at the top and pulling the top of the cover away from the unit. Gently grasp the tube and rotate ¼ turn to remove. Insert the replacement tube and rotate ¼ turn to lock in place...

  • Page 19: Assistance

    15 7 vehicle or boat engine starting assistance 7.1 jump-starting direct to the battery with the jump-start cables supplied, portable power 250 may be used to jump-start a vehicle or boat that has a 12-volt starting battery. Portable power 250 has a special jump-start safety feature that eliminates ...

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    16 9. After the clips are properly connected and the green battery clips correct light is illuminated, make sure that portable power 250 and the jump-start cables are clear of belts and fans before attempting to start the engine. Warning: do not remove the jump-start cables from the jumper cable por...

  • Page 21: Charging

    17 8 recharging jazz portable power 250 8.1 general information on batteries and charging 8.1.1 charging options these charging methods are possible with portable power 250: • charging with the fully automatic “plug-in-and- forget” ac charger. • charging from your vehicle with the dc charging cable ...

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    18 3. Insert the ac charger cable end into the charger input socket located on the unit’s right side below the ac outlet. 4. As portable power 250 charges, the recharge indicator will glow amber. A typical recharge may take up to 35 hours. 5. When fully charged, the recharge indicator changes to gre...

  • Page 23: Power Outlet

    19 8.4 recharging with a generator’s 12-volt dc power outlet recharging portable power 250 from a generator using the ac charger is possible, but would require extended generator running time. Since many generators have an auxiliary regulated 12-volt dc output designed for charging 12-volt batteries...

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    20 9 connecting to an external battery 9.1 extended operating time much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting portable power 250 to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 amp-hour battery will give approximately 3 to 4 times the operating time of portable power 25...

  • Page 25: 10 Battery  Replacement

    21 10 battery replacement 10.1 general information about battery life the battery used in portable power 250 is a high quality, state- of-the-art design that will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained. To maximize battery life it is important to recharge portable power ...

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    22 7. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion. 8. Remove personal metal items such as rin...

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    23 5. Replace battery cover and 4 fasteners. 6. Dispose of the old battery in an environmentally responsible manner. 10.3 obtaining a replacement battery replacement batteries are available in many areas from stores that specialize in higher amperage, deep cycle batteries. The following batteries ar...

  • Page 28: 11 Troubleshooting

    24 11 troubleshooting problem: ac product will not operate, no audio alarm. Problem: ac product will not operate, audio alarm is sounding problem: run time is less than expected. Possible cause product rated more than 230 watts, safety overload circuit has tripped. Appliance is rated less than 230 w...

  • Page 29: Possible Cause

    25 problem: measured inverter output voltage is too low. Problem: charging light is off when ac charger is connected. Possible cause use of standard “average” reading ac voltmeter to read output voltage. Battery is almost “empty”. Suggested remedy “modified-sine wave” output of inverter requires “tr...

  • Page 30: 12 Specifications*

    26 12 specifications* 12-volt dc section internal battery type sealed, agm lead acid internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 v internal battery capacity (minimum) 17 ah dc power socket (maximum continuous load) 12 a dc power socket circuit breaker (with auto reset) 12 a built-in fluorescent lamp (repl...

  • Page 31: Information

    27 13 limited warranty (usa and canada only) and out-of-warranty service information what does this warranty cover? Xantrex manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new, in accordance with industry standard practices. This warranty covers any defects in workm...

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    28 you must obtain a return material authorization (rma) number from xantrex before returning a product directly to xantrex. Do not return a product to xantrex without first obtaining an rma number. When you contact xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product a...

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    29 14 other products from xantrex jazz portable power 250 is part of the jazz family of power products. Other models in this series include the jazz 150, jazz 300, and jazz 500 power inverters, which convert 12-volt battery power to household ac power and are designed for use in a vehicle. These inv...

  • Page 34: Notes

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  • Page 36: Owner’S Guide

    Owner’s guide tel: 1.800.670.0707 fax: 1.800.994.7828 email: support.Jazz@xantrex.Com web: www.Xantrex.Com 445-0123-01-01 printed in china.