Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 - Manual (Page 45)

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery
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Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC
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 XPower Powerpack using a generator in
several ways:
• Using a generator that has an auxiliary regulated
12 V DC output designed for charging 12 V DC
batteries. Most generators are equipped with them. Use
this power source for faster charging.
• Using a generator with a regulated 12 V DC lighter
socket. Follow the connection instructions in
“Recharging with the DC Charging Cable” on page 30.
Using the AC charger to recharge the XPower Powerpack
from a generator is possible, but would require extended
generator running time.
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 V or less. An unregulated output or one that
exceeds 15 V DC can damage the battery.
This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to
fire and explosion hazard.
Note
:
The Battery Level LEDs are only accurate when the
XPower Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances
and all charging sources for 15 minutes.