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3. While operating the AC product you can check the level of the battery
as detailed in Figure 2-2, “Battery level Indicator” on page 2–6. This
will tell you the approximate charge level of the battery and whether
you are approaching the point when recharging is required.
4. As the battery pack becomes nearly discharged, or “empty”, a low
voltage warning will sound. This will give you time to shut down a
computer, for example. If this warning is ignored, the inverter will
switch off automatically a few minutes later to prevent battery
damage. See below - Automatic Protection: Overload, Overheating
and Low Battery for details.
5. Fully recharge XPower 1500’s battery pack as soon as possible after
each use. See “Recharging XPower 1500” on page 2–16.
Automatic Protection: Overload, Overheating, and Low Battery
XPower 1500 has built-in protection against output overload and from
overheating. If an AC product rated higher than 1350 watts (or which
draws excessive surge power at start up) is connected, or if the inverter
exceeds a safe temperature, it will automatically shutdown. The green
POWER light will go off and the red FAULT light will switch on. To
reset, unplug the product and turn the AC Outlets Switch off for 5
seconds, then turn it back on. Normal operation should resume. If not,
turn the AC Outlets Switch off again and allow XPower 1500 to cool for
several minutes. While AC power is off, press the Battery Status Switch
to make sure the charge level is sufficient.
If the battery pack is allowed to discharge excessively, damage may
occur. To prevent this, XPower 1500 has a built-in audible warning that
alerts you when the battery pack is nearly discharged and that recharging
is needed. If this warning is ignored, XPower 1500 will automatically
switch off the AC Outlets and the red FAULT light will illuminate when
the battery pack reaches “empty”. The FAULT light will remain on until
the AC Outlet’s Switch is turned off. Promptly recharge XPower 1500 to
help maintain the internal battery pack. See “Recharging XPower 1500”
on page 2–16.