Warning: fire hazard – Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 User Manual

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Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine

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If no alarm sounds, and the Green Jumpstart Connection
LED is illuminated, then proceed to the next step.

7. Switch

ON

the jump-starting power switch.

Before starting the engine, make sure the XPower
Powerpack and the cables are clear of belts and fans.

8. Crank the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts,

whichever is first.

9. Switch

OFF

the jump-starting power switch.

10. Remove the red positive (+) clamp and then the black

negative (–) clamp from the vehicle.

11. Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on

each side of the XPower Powerpack.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Do not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds. The jump-start
feature is designed for short term operation only. Operating the
jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the
unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack to cool down for at least 3
minutes after each jump-start.

Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as
possible after each use. See “Recharging the XPower Powerpack
Battery” on page 28
.

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