Ac appliances – Xantrex Technology Solar 400 User Manual

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Operation

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AC Appliances

The Powerpack Solar 400 has two AC sockets for use with
AC appliances. You can either plug the appliance directly
into the AC socket on the Powerpack Solar 400 or you can
use an AC power bar to increase the number of outlets
available. However, the combined loads cannot exceed 320
W (2.66 A). The less power an appliance uses, the longer the
Powerpack Solar 400 will operate before recharging is
required.

Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate
from the Powerpack Solar 400. They may have high surge
requirements or may not be compatible with the modified
sine wave output of the Powerpack Solar 400. See “High
Surge Appliances” on page 24 and “Trouble Appliances” on
page 24.

Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Powerpack
Solar 400 are listed in Table 3-1.

Important:

Know the size of the loads.

320 watts AC Continuous Load

Amps x Volts = Watts

2.66 amps AC x 120 volts AC = 320 watts AC

Table 3-1 Typical AC Appliances and Run Times

AC Appliance

Watts

a

a. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.

Hours

b

b. Operating times assume a fully charged 10 Ah battery and may vary based

on model/brand of appliance.

Cordless telephone (stand by) 5

13.45

Home security system

5

13.45

Fluorescent work light

14

5.5

Fireplace fan

20

3.8

Laptop computer

25

3

Table lamp

40

1.48

Color TV – 13"

45

1.33

3/8" drill

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