Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 - Manual (Page 31)

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
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To operate a 12 V DC appliance:
1. Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet of the
XPower Powerpack.
2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power outlet on
the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance
on (if required).
If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a
short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the
XPower Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC
appliance. If this occurs, unplug the 12 V DC appliance.
The internal circuit breaker automatically resets after a
few seconds.
3. Fully recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as
possible after each use.
As the DC power outlet is internally wired directly to the
XPower Powerpack’s battery, extended operation of a
12 V DC appliance may result in excessive battery
discharge. See Caution for Equipment damage on
page 17.
Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle
or boat engine (all 4 cylinder and most 6 cylinder engines)
that has a 12 V starting battery.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow jump-start 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 switch OFF the Jump-Start power switch and store the
jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the
XPower Powerpack after use.