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Xantrex XPower 300 Owner's Manual

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    C m y cm my cy cmy k 445-0092-01-01 printed in china t 1 800 670 0707 f 1 800 994 7828 support.Xpower@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com xpower 300 tm portable household power owner’s guide.

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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 stand...

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    Contents safety first … 1 1 introduction 3 2 quick start guide 4 overview .......................................................................................... 4 an explanation of power ratings and battery life ......................... 5 operating 115-volt ac products ............................

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    6 vehicle or boat engine starting assistance 14 jump-starting direct to the battery ............................................... 14 jump-starting via a vehicle’s lighter plug socket ......................... 15 7 recharging xpower300 16 general information on batteries and charging .................

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    1 safety first … misuse of xpower300 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 xpower300 or to other equipment. Warning statements identify conditions ...

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    2 caution • do not expose xpower300 to temperatures in excess of 104°f (40°c). Caution • do not connect any ac load, whose neutral conductor is connected to ground, to xpower300. Caution: do not use the xpower300 with the following equipment: • small battery operated products such as rechargeable fl...

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    3 1 introduction thank you for purchasing xpower300 , the 300-watt electronic generator. Designed for best-in-class performance and value, xpower300 can temporarily power a wide variety of electrical products and equipment when utility power is unavailable or during a power outage, and can even jump...

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    4 2 quick start guide overview the following basic instructions are intended to provide a brief overview of xpower300’s key features. For complete information, be sure to read this guide fully. The diagram below shows xpower300’s key features and accessories. Figure 1 - key features.

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    5 an explanation of power ratings and battery life ac powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. Xpower300’s ac inverter is capable of generating a maximum of 300 watts to power ac products plugged into the ac receptacles. As an example, a 40 watt light bulb can...

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    6 operating 12-volt dc accessories 1. Ensure xpower300’s battery is fully charged. See section 7 for details. 2. Plug the accessory into xpower300’s dc power socket, and switch the accessory on (if required). Xpower300 will operate any 12-volt dc auto or marine accessory that draws 12 amps or less. ...

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    7 3 indicators, controls and connectors refer to figure 1 in section 2 for location of the items identified below. Display panel the display panel is located on the front of xpower300, directly below its carrying handle. Located on the display panel, you will find xpower300’s dc power socket, the ch...

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    8 charger input socket the ac charger supplied with xpower300 connects to this socket when recharging is required. Other low power charging devices can also be connected here. See section 7 - recharging with a solar panel for full details. Dc power socket the dc power socket is a cigarette lighter s...

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    9 4 powering 115-volt ac products general information xpower300 is capable of powering most 115-volt ac products and equipment that use 300 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 shape of utility p...

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    10 4. As the battery becomes nearly discharged, or “empty”, a low voltage warning will sound. This will give you time to shut down a computer, for example. If this warning is ignored, the inverter will switch off automatically a few minutes later to prevent battery damage. (see section below for ful...

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    11 television interference xpower300’s ac inverter is shielded to minimize interference with tv signals. In some cases, particularly with weak tv signals, some interference may still be visible in the form of scrolling lines across the screen. In this case, take the following corrective measures: 1....

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    12 5powering 12-volt dc accessories connecting 12-volt dc accessories xpower300 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a vehicle’s lighter socket. Simply insert the accessory’s plug into the dc power socket on xpower300’s display panel. Xpower300’s dc power socket will operate any 12...

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    13 caution: use the emergency light indoors only. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Should lamp tube replacement be necessary, first unplug the light, then remove the clear cover by grasping it on each side at the end furthest from the switch. Squeeze firmly inward and pull the top of the cover awa...

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    14 6 vehicle or boat engine starting assistance jump-starting direct to the battery xpower300 may be used to jump-start a 12-volt vehicle or small boat engine using the jump-start cable supplied. Jump- starting causes very high current surges and possible sparking. Unless care is taken, the possibil...

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    15 9. After the vehicle is started and while the cables are still connected, it is a good idea to run the motor at fast idle for 2 minutes to fast-charge xpower300’s battery. After recharging, unplug the jump-start cable from xpower300, disconnect the black (negative) cable clamp, and then as a last...

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    16 7 recharging xpower300 general information on batteries and charging charging options a variety of charging options are possible with xpower300: • charging with the fully automatic “plug-in-and- forget” ac charger. • charging from your vehicle as you drive. • charging from a generator equipped wi...

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    17 recharging with the ac charger recharging with the ac charger is a true “plug-in-and-forget” charging method. To use it, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect any 12-volt dc accessories and switch the inverter off. 2. Insert the ac charger plug into the charger input socket on xpower300’s display pan...

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    18 important: this charging method must not be used with vehicles having abnormally high voltage electrical systems that operate above 15 volts dc. Do not leave xpower300 permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12- volt accessory outlet. Caution: while xpower300 is being recharged w...

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    19 3. Insert the plug into the charger input socket and place the solar panel in the sun. Xpower300 will charge automatically just as with the ac charger. (see section 7 - recharging with the ac charger.) a 3 amp solar panel will charge xpower300 in about 8 hours in direct sunlight. Figure 3 - typic...

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    20 8 connecting to an external battery extended operating time much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting xpower300 to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 amp-hour battery will give approximately 3 times the operating time of xpower300’s internal battery alone....

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    21 9 troubleshooting m e l b o r p e s u a c e l b i s s o p y d e m e r d e t s e g g u s ll i w t c u d o r p c a , e t a r e p o t o n d e r r e tr e v n i . N o si t h g il t l u a f e r o m d e t a r t c u d o r p y t e f a s ,s tt a w 0 0 3 n a h t s a h ti u c ri c d a o lr e v o . D e p p ir...

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    22 m e l b o r p e s u a c e l b i s s o p y d e m e r d e t s e g g u s r e tr e v n i d e r u s a e m si e g a tl o v t u p t u o . W o l o o t d r a d n a t s f o e s u c a g n i d a e r " e g a r e v a " d a e r o t r e t e m tl o v . E g a tl o v t u p t u o " e v a w e n i s - d ei fi d o m " ...

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    23 10 specifications 12-volt dc section internal battery type agm, sealed lead acid internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 vdc internal battery capacity (minimum) 21 ah cycle life at 100% discharge/recharge 170 cycles cycles at 68°f (20°c) maximum load current through 12-volt dc 12 a power socket (br...

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    24 11 limited warranty (usa and canada only) 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 workmanship or materials. How long does the c...

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    25 how do you get service? In order to qualify for the warranty, dated proof of purchase must be provided and the product must not be disassembled or modified without prior authorization by xantrex. If your product requires warranty service, please return it to the place of purchase along with a cop...

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    26 12 out-of-warranty service information service out of warranty: if the warranty period for your xpower300 has expired, if the unit was damaged due to misuse, incorrect installation or if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit m...

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    27 13 other products from xantrex xpower300 is one of the many advanced power conversion products designed and manufactured by xantrex. Other inverters and portable power products include: portawattz 150 inverter a compact, versatile inverter that provides 150 watts of ac power for running everythin...

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    C m y cm my cy cmy k 445-0092-01-01 printed in china t 1 800 670 0707 f 1 800 994 7828 support.Xpower@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com xpower 300 tm portable household power owner’s guide.