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Duracell_600HD.book Page ii Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
Duracell_600HD.book Page i Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Duracell® Powerpack 600. The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide.
Duracell_600HD.book Page ii Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM About This Guide Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com.
Duracell_600HD.book Page iii Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Important Safety Instructions The Duracell® Powerpack 600 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the Duracell® Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your Duracell® Powerpack, be sure to read and save these safety instructions. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
Duracell_600HD.book Page iv Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Safety - WARNING: Heated surface Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the Duracell® Powerpack. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor.
Duracell_600HD.book Page v Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries. 4.
Duracell_600HD.book Page vi Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Safety 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte.
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Duracell_600HD.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM 1 Introduction About the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the Duracell® Powerpack 600 can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 2 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Comprehensive Protection Overheating The Duracell® Powerpack is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC outlet automatically shuts off. Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC outlet ON/OFF switch is turned on, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged (11.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 3 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM 2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Duracell® Powerpack 600. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 4 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Front Panel Detail 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 Front Panel Features Feature Description 4 1 Display Function button, when pressed, allows for reading Battery Charge status on the Digital Display. Toggles Digital Display’s power ON/OFF. 2 Output Power (W) light illuminates (green) when Output Power information is displayed on the Digital Display.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 5 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Feature Description 6 5 W incandescent light illuminates for about 50 hours when the battery is fully charged. 7 3 AC Outlets are standard 3-prong outlets supplying 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance. 8 AC Outlet ON/OFF switch illuminates when the switch is turned on. Not shown Audible Alarm (inside the unit) sounds in the event of overheating or low battery protection on inverter.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 6 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features How to... Check battery charge status 6 Required Condition Inverter’s ON/OFF switch is turned to OFF; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; The ON/OFF switch of the incandescent light must be turned to OFF; The AC charger must not be plugged into the charger input socket. Required Action Note Push and hold the Display Function button.
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Duracell_600HD.book Page 8 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Radio and Clock Operation How to... Required Condition Listen to the radio Required Action Note Press the AM band button (11) or the FM band button (12). To turn off the radio, press the power OFF button (3). When radio is on, the station frequency is displayed. When radio is off, the time is displayed. Set the clock Turn off the radio to show the time.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Left Side View 1 2 3 Feature Description 1 DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances • Recharge Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. 2 External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V. Located behind fuse cover. 3 Jump-Start Cable Port supplies high power DC current.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 10 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Duracell® Powerpack 600 Features Accessories 2 1 4 Feature 10 3 Description 1 AC Charger lets you recharge the Duracell® Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the Duracell® Powerpack. 2 Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables 3 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the Duracell® Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 11 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the Duracell® Powerpack 600 efficiently. This chapter covers: • Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack for first time use • Using the built-in light • Operating AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine • Connecting to an external battery for additional run time.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 12 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Choosing a Location Choosing a Location WARNING: Fire or explosion The Duracell® Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the Duracell® Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 13 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Using Duracell® Powerpack 600 for the First Time Using Duracell® Powerpack 600 for the First Time Important: Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 V DC appliance, ensure that the battery of the Duracell® Powerpack is fully charged. If the battery has been fully discharged, recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 35 hours.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 14 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Using the Light Important: The 35-hour charging time for the Duracell® Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may take more than 35 hours to fully recharge the Duracell® Powerpack. If, after 35 hours of charging, the green Charging Status light is still flashing, continue to charge the unit for another 15 hours.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 15 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Operating AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances Note: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the Duracell® Powerpack will operate before recharging is required. Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell® Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 AC Appliances and Run Times AC-powered Products Wattsa Run timeb Cordless telephone 5 35 hr. Portable stereo 10 22 hr. Laptop computer 20 7 hr.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 16 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Operating AC Appliances Trouble Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter’s modified sine wave output (nonsinusoidal). Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter: • Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 17 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Operating AC Appliances Operating an AC Appliance Before operating your AC appliance, ensure that the battery of the Duracell® Powerpack is fully charged. See “Recharging with the AC Charger” on page 13 for details. To operate an AC appliance: 1. Turn the AC outlet ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The switch illuminates to indicate AC power is available at the AC outlets. 2.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 18 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Operating 12 V DC Appliances Operating 12 V DC Appliances The Duracell® Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket. CAUTION: Equipment damage The DC power socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 19 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Operating 12 V DC Appliances To operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective cover on the left side of the Duracell® Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power socket on the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the Duracell® Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V DC appliance.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine You can use the Duracell® Powerpack with the supplied jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery. 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.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 21 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine 4. Connect the cables to the jump-start cable port on the left side of the Duracell® Powerpack. 5. Position the Duracell® Powerpack on a flat, stable surface near the battery and away from all moving parts of the engine. 6. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the positive (+) terminal of the engine battery. The battery’s positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than the negative terminal.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Using the Radio Using the Radio For information about operating the radio, see page 7. Power Draw The AM/FM radio on the back panel is powered by the internal battery in the Duracell® Powerpack. When turned on, the radio draws 30 mA, allowing you to use the radio for more than one month when the Duracell® Powerpack is fully charged.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 23 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Connecting to an External Battery WARNING: Fire hazard Jump-start cable clamps must be connected 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: Acid spills Use a sealed, non-spillable battery for indoor use.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 24 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Connecting to an External Battery To disconnect the cables from an external battery and from the Duracell® Powerpack: 1. To disconnect the Duracell® Powerpack from the external battery when the external battery is discharged or no longer needed, remove the red positive (+) clip, and then remove the black negative (–) clip. 2. Remove the cables from the jump-start cable port. 3. Recharge the Duracell® Powerpack as soon as possible after use.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 25 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery, recharging options for the internal battery, and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is required to keep your Duracell® Powerpack 600 operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Battery Maintenance CAUTION Due to inherent self-discharge, lead acid batteries must be charged at least every 3 months, especially in a warm environment. Leaving a battery in a discharged state, or not recharging every 3 months, may result in permanent battery damage and poor jump-starting performance. CAUTION Do not attempt to recharge the Duracell® Powerpack battery if it is frozen.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery To check the battery’s charge level, press the Display Function button. Note: Battery Charge (%) status is only accurate when the Duracell® Powerpack has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes. You can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC charger.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 28 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery 4. Insert the AC charger cable end into the charger input socket located on the left side of the Duracell® Powerpack. 5. While the Duracell® Powerpack is recharging, the green Charging Status light is flashing. If the battery is completely discharged, a typical recharge may take up to 35 hours.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard Do not use this recharging method if your vehicle has abnormally high voltage electrical systems that operate above 15 V DC. This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard. CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the Duracell® Powerpack is being recharged with the DC charging cable from your vehicle.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 30 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 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.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 31 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recharging the Duracell® Powerpack 600 Battery Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the Duracell® Powerpack through the AC charger input socket. You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD × 2.5 mm ID (0.217" × 0.10") coaxial DC (barrel type centre positive) connector to mate with the AC charger input socket.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 32 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Replacing the Incandescent Light Replacing the Incandescent Light To replace the light bulb: 1. Turn the light switch off. 2. Pop out the plastic lens cover. 3. Gently grasp the bulb and twist clockwise to unscrew the bulb. 4. Insert a replacement bulb of the same type and rating into the light reflector assembly. 5. Gently grasp the bulb and twist counter-clockwise to screw the bulb in. 6. Snap in the lens cover.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 33 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recycling Recycling If it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable! Xantrex recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and is continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and the products we create. We have taken a step forward to limit our impact on the natural environment by initiating a battery recycling program.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 34 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Recycling Pb Batteries (larger than 2 lbs. or 1 kg) If you need to recycle a Pb battery that is larger than 2lbs. (1kg) then you may take one of the following three steps to recycle your battery: • dispose of your battery product 'as is' at a battery disposal location or waste disposal location nearest you. • send your battery product 'as is' back to Xantrex for proper recycling of the battery (see address below). Xantrex Technology Inc.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 35 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the Duracell® Powerpack 600. Read this chapter before contacting your dealer. If you cannot solve the problem with the Duracell® Powerpack, record the information asked for on “Information About Your System” on page 50 and then contact your dealer.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 36 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Troubleshooting Reference • • Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna. Use a shielded antenna cable where possible. Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the Duracell® Powerpack or disassemble the Duracell® Powerpack except to replace the internal battery or 250 A fuse.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 37 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause AC appliance will not operate; audible alarm is sounding. Battery has discharged Turn the AC outlet ON/OFF switch to 10.5 V. off and recharge the Duracell® Powerpack. Overtemperature shutdown Turn off the AC outlet ON/OFF Inverter has overheated due to poor switch, and let the Duracell® ventilation or Powerpack cool down.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 38 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Measured AC output voltage is too low. Use of an average-reading AC voltmeter to read output voltage. The modified sine wave (MSW) output of the Duracell® Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter, such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement. Battery is almost fully discharged.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 39 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Green Charging Status light is still flashing and hasn’t changed to steady after 50 hours of charging. The voltage at the AC wall outlet is less than 120 V AC. Use AC wall outlet that supplies 120 V AC. Duracell® Powerpack The engine battery is not fully being jumpstarted will not charged. start. The engine condition is poor.
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Duracell_600HD.book Page 42 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Electrical Specifications AC Power Section Output power • Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • Peak AC output surge capacity 480 W 600 W 960 W Output voltage 115 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.4 A DC Input voltage range 10.5 to 15.5 V DC Low battery alarm 11.0 V DC Low battery shutdown 10.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 43 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Physical Specifications Radio AM Frequency 526–1606 KHz FM Frequency 87–105 MHz Accessories Jump-start cables (replacement part # 449-0207-01-01) 24" (0.61 m), 6 AWG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable (replacement part # 449-0187-01-01) 39" (1 m) 18 AWG with male-to-male lighter plugs AC charger (replacement part # 074-1004-01) 120 V AC, 1 A, 60 Hz Physical Specifications Length 14" (36 cm) Width 9" (22.
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Duracell_600HD.book Page 45 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Duracell® Powerpack 600. This warranty period lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. You require proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 46 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Warranty and Return What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.
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Duracell_600HD.book Page 48 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Warranty and Return Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 49 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Warranty and Return Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your Duracell® Powerpack 600 has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.
Duracell_600HD.book Page 50 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:14 PM Warranty and Return Information About Your System As soon as you open your Duracell® Powerpack 600 package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Serial Number _______________________________ ❐ Purchased From _______________________________ ❐ Purchase Date _______________________________ If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling.
