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Table 4 Troubleshooting reference
Problem Possible Cause Solution
AC appliance
will not
operate; the
audible alarm
is not
sounding.
AC appliance rated
more than 250 watts,
the safety overload has
tripped.
AC appliance is rated
less than 250 watts,
high starting surge has
tripped the safety
overload.
Use an AC appliance with a power
rating less than 250 watts.
AC appliance may exceed the
XPower Powerpack’s surge
capability. Use an AC appliance with
a starting surge within the XPower
Powerpack surge rating.
AC appliance
will not
operate; the
audible alarm
is sounding.
Battery has discharged
to 10.0 volts.
Inverter has
overheated due to poor
ventilation or
excessively warm
environmental
conditions.
Turn the AC Outlet On/Off switch
off and recharge the XPower
Powerpack.
Turn the AC Outlet On/Off switch
off and allow the XPower
Powerpack to cool for 15 minutes or
more. Clear blocked fan opening or
remove objects covering the unit,
then restart the XPower Powerpack.
Move to a cooler environment.
Run time is
less than
expected.
Internal battery is not
fully charged.
AC appliance power
consumption is higher
than expected.
Recharge using the AC Charger,
until Recharge indicator is green.
Check AC appliance power or
wattage rating (or current draw for
12 volt DC appliances) and compare
with Table 1, “AC Appliances and
Run Times,” on page 15 and Table 2,
“12 Volt DC Appliances and Run
Times,” on page 18.