Xantrex Technology 200 - Manual (Page 53)

Replacing the Internal Battery
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Recharging From a Solar Panel
Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a
maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the
XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket.
You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm
(0.217” x 0.10”) ID DC Coaxial (barrel type) connector to
mate with the Charger Input Socket.
To recharge with a solar panel:
1. Connect the solar panel’s red positive (+) wire to the
coaxial plug’s inner contact.
2. Connect the solar panel’s black negative (–) wire to the
plug’s outer contact.
Once the connector is inserted into the Charger Input
Socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun, the
XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with
the AC Charger. See “Recharging with the AC Charger”
on page 4–3 .
It takes about ten hours in direct sunlight to recharge the
XPower Powerpack from a 2.5 A solar panel.
Replacing the Internal Battery
Battery Life
The high quality battery used in the XPower Powerpack will
serve as a reliable power source for years when properly
maintained.
To maximize battery life, it is important to recharge the
XPower Powerpack battery after each use.
Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack fully at least
every three months if it is placed in storage or in a vehicle
trunk. Store in a location that maintains a temperature range
between 32 and 86 °F (0 and 30°C).