Xantrex Technology 600HD - Manual (Page 33)

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
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Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the XPower Powerpack with the supplied jump-
start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a
12 V starting battery.
To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:
1. Turn
OFF
the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.
2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the
transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a
manual.
3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine
compartment and bilge of all fumes.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow 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 disconnect the
clamps from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the
jump-start cable port.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Jump-start cable clamps’ connection to the vehicle’s battery
terminals must be 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.
WARNING: Risk of explosion, fire or burns
The battery terminals exposed at the jump-start cable port have
enough energy present to cause a spark, creating an explosion
hazard, or to cause burns if a metal object contacts both terminals.
Always clip the plastic guard over the port when not in use.
Important: Closely follow these instructions for jump-starting
your vehicle because they may be different from the instructions
supplied with other products or jump-start cables.