Xantrex Technology 600 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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xPower600 Owners Manual
8. Take the other end of the jump-start cables and connect the black
negative (-) clamp to xPower600s Negative Terminal (black). You
are now ready to start the engine.
9. If the vehicle fails to crank, disconnect the jump-start cables in
reverse order of steps 5-8. Ensure that the contact areas are
clean, then repeat steps 5 through 8.
10. After the vehicle is started and while the cables are still connected,
it is a good idea to run the motor at fast idle for 5 minutes to fast-
charge xPower600s battery. After recharging, remove the jump-
start cables in the reverse order of steps 5-8.
7.2 Jump-Starting via a Vehicles Lighter Plug
Socket
The following simple procedure is often sufficient to start a vehicle when
its battery has sufficient power to crank the engine slightly, but not start
it.
1. Connect your vehicles cigarette lighter socket to xPower600s DC
Power Socket using the DC Charging Cable. You may need to
switch the ignition key to the accessory position to supply power
to the lighter socket.
2. Wait 15 minutes while xPower600 partially charges your vehicles
battery, then remove the DC Charging Cable before attempting to
start the engine.
3. If your vehicle does not start, attempt to jump-start as described in
Section 7.1.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to start your vehicle while the DC Charging
Cable is connected to the vehicles 12 Volt outlet or lighter socket.
Remove the DC Charging Cable first, then start your vehicle. This will
prevent the fuse protecting the vehicles 12 Volt outlet from blowing.