Xantrex Technology XPower Powerpack 400 Plus - Manual (Page 34)

Operation
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Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc
Outlet
Refer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for
detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like
the XPower Powerpack.
You can recharge the battery of the XPower Powerpack using
a generator in several ways:
•
Using the AC Charger to recharge the XPower
Powerpack from a generator is possible, but would
require extended generator running time.
• Using a generator which has an auxiliary regulated DC
output designed for charging 12-volt batteries. Most
generators are equipped with them. Use this power
source for faster charging.
• Using a generator with a regulated 12 Vdc accessory
socket. Follow the connection instructions in “Charging
with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable” on page 3–6.
Most of the XPower Powerpack’s battery capacity will be
recharged in a few hours.
WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard
The generator output must be intended for battery charging and
have an output of 15 volts or less. An unregulated output or one
that exceeds 15 Vdc can damage the battery.
This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to
fire and explosion hazard.
Note : Battery Charge (%) indicator is only accurate when the
XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances
and all charging sources for fifteen minutes.
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