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Owner's Guide
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XPower Powerpack 150
Owner’s Guide
About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
Trademarks
XPower Powerpack 150 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.
Notice of Copyright
XPower Powerpack 150 Owner’s Guide © October 2003 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)
(a)MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
(b)ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
Date and Revision
October 2003 Revision B
Part Number
975-0110-01-01
Contact Information
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1 800 670 0707 |
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1 360 925 5097 |
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1 800 994 7828 |
(toll free North America) |
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1 360 925 5143 |
(direct) |
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customerservice@xantrex.com |
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www.xantrex.com |
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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 150.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the XPower Powerpack 150. Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.
Organization
This Guide is organized into five chapters and an appendix:
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main features of the XPower Powerpack 150.
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Chapter 2, “Features”, provides a detailed description of the features of the XPower Powerpack 150.
Chapter 3, “Operation”, gives instructions for the main operational procedures of the XPower Powerpack 150, including operating AC and DC appliances and jumpstarting an engine.
Chapter 4, “Maintenance”, gives instructions for recharging the XPower Powerpack 150 and changing the built-in light bulb.
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, provides a troubleshooting guide to the XPower Powerpack 150.
Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and physical specifications of the XPower Powerpack 150.
“Warranty and Product Information” at the end of this Guide provides detailed warranty information and instructions for getting warranty service.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
WARNING
Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment.
Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to.
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Ampere(s) |
AC |
Alternating Current |
AGM |
Absorbed Glass Mat |
Ah |
Amp-hours |
ASC |
Authorized Service Center |
DC |
Direct Current |
Hz |
Hertz |
mA |
milli-Ampere |
MHI |
Metal halide arc |
RMA |
Returned Material Authorization |
RMS |
Root Mean Square |
UPS |
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
VVolt(s)
WWatt(s)
Related Information
You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com
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Important Safety Instructions
The XPower Powerpack 150 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 150 incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.
Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 150, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep Away from Children.
The XPower Powerpack 150 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Power Outlet, the DC Power Outlet, or the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.
Do not open the XPower Powerpack 150. There are no userserviceable parts inside the unit.
CAUTION
Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower Powerpack 150.
CAUTION
Do not expose the XPower Powerpack 150 to temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C).
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WARNING: Explosion hazard
Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasolinepowered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive-type lead acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in XPower Powerpack 150, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
When working on electrical equipment, always ensure someone is nearby to help you in an emergency.
WARNING: Heated surface
Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 150. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow jumpstart cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always turn OFF the Jumpstart Power Switch after use.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Jumpstart cable clamps must be connected positive to positive (red clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery “-”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.
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WARNING: Fire hazard
The jumpstart feature is designed for short term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the jumpstart feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 150 to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jumpstart.
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Precautions When Working With Your
Vehicle Battery
WARNING: Risk of Explosion, Fire or Burns
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.Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries.
4.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.
5.Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal, causing a severe burn.
6.If you need to remove a battery, always remove the positive terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.
7.Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a leadacid battery.
8.Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, and eyes.
9.Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries.
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10.If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.
11.Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte.
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Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
CAUTION
The output of the XPower Powerpack inverter is non-sinusoidal.
Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.
Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 150.
Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack 150:
•Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
•Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.
Note: If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the XPower Powerpack 150, contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the rechargeable appliance’s compatibility with the modified sinewave (nonsinusoidal) AC waveform.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery - - - - - viii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - x
1 Introduction
About the XPower Powerpack 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1
Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1
Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1
Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1
Low Battery Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2
2 Features
Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1
XPower Powerpack 150 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Front Panel Detail- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Left Side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4
Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5
3 Operation
Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Using XPower Powerpack 150 for the First Time - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Recharging with the AC Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Using the Built-In Light - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4
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Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Understanding AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Run Time on Typical AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 High Surge Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Trouble Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Operating Several Appliances at Once - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Operating an AC Appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7
Operating 12V DC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Jumpstarting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–10 Connecting to an External Battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–12
4 Maintenance
Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Recharging the XPower Powerpack 150 Battery - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Recharging with the AC Charger- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12V DC Outlet - 4–6 Recharging From a Solar Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7 Replacing the Built-In Light- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7
5 Troubleshooting
Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1
Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1
Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1
Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2
A Specifications
Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–1
Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3
Warranty and Product Information - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1
Index- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IX–1
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1 Introduction
About the XPower Powerpack 150
Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack 150 can run many AC appliances and 12V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.
XPower Powerpack 150:
•Powers 115V AC appliances
•Powers 12V DC appliances
•Jumpstarts vehicle engines
•Provides lighting for emergency use.
Comprehensive Protection
Automatic Overload
The XPower Powerpack 150 has built-in protection against output overload. If you connect an appliance that draws more than 120W to the AC Power Outlet on the XPower Powerpack 150, or one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC Power Outlet automatically shuts off.
Overheating
The XPower Powerpack 150 is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC Power Outlet automatically shuts off.
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Introduction
Low Battery Protection
Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Power On/Off Switch is turned on, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged (11.0V DC) and the unit turns off at 10.5V DC.
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2 Features
Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack 150. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit.
Materials List
Your XPower Powerpack 150 package includes these items:
XPower Powerpack 150
Owner’s Guide
AC Charger
DC Charging Cable
If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service, see “Warranty and Product Information” at the back of this Guide.
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Features
XPower Powerpack 150 Features
Front Panel Detail
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Feature Description
1DC Power Outlet:
•Powers 12V DC auto, RV or marine appliances
•Recharges XPower Powerpack 150 from a 12V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable.
2Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicate the XPower Powerpack battery charge level. All LEDs (two green, one yellow and one red) are illuminated when the battery is fully charged (Full), only the red LED is illuminated when the battery is completely discharged (Empty).
3Battery Level button triggers the Battery Level Full/Empty LED indicators. Press to view the battery charge status.
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