Xantrex Technology 600 User Manual

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
2.0 Safety First Before You Use xPower 600 ...................... 2
3.0 Quick Start Guide .............................................................. 3

3.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 3
3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life ...................................... 4
3.3 Operating 115 Volt AC Products ................................................................ 4
3.4 Operating 12 Volt DC Accessories ............................................................. 4
3.5 Recharging xPower 600 ............................................................................ 5
3.6 Using xPower 600 to Jump-Start Your Vehicle ........................................... 5

4.0 Indicators, Controls and Connection Points .................... 6

4.1 AC Power Panel ........................................................................................ 6

4.1.1 Battery Status Switch / Battery Level Indicator ............................... 6
4.1.2 AC Outlets Switch / POWER Light / AC Outlets ............................... 7
4.1.3 FAULT Light ................................................................................... 7

4.2 DC Power Panel ....................................................................................... 8
4.3 High Power 12 Volt DC Terminals .............................................................. 9

5.0 Powering 115 Volt AC Products ...................................... 10

5.1 General Information .................................................................................10
5.2 Connecting Your AC Products ..................................................................10
5.3 Automatic Protection: Overload, Overheating and Low Battery ..................11
5.4 Interference with Electronic Equipment.....................................................12

5.4.1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems..................................................12
5.4.2 Television Interference ..................................................................12

5.5 Battery Operating Times ..........................................................................13

6.0 Powering 12 Volt DC Accessories ................................... 14

6.1 Connecting 12 Volt DC Accessories .........................................................14
6.3 Battery Operating Times ..........................................................................15

7.0 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance .................. 16

7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery ..........................................................16
7.2 Jump-Starting via a Vehicles Lighter Plug Socket ....................................17

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