Xantrex XPower Mobile Plug 75 User manual

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Safety Information
Important: Before installing and using your XPower™ Mobile
Plug 75 be sure to read and save these safety instructions.
WARNING! Shock hazard The XPower Mobile Plug 75
generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household
wall outlet.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the Mobile Plug AC outlet.
• Do not expose the Mobile Plug to water, rain, snow or spray.
• Do not connect the Mobile Plug to power utility AC distribution wiring.
• Failure to follow the above may result in personal injury or damage to the
Mobile Plug.
WARNING! Heated surface The XPower Mobile Plug 75
housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 150 °F (65 °C)
under extended high power operation. During operation, keep the
XPower 75 away from materials that may be affected by high
temperatures.
CAUTION
• Do not connect any AC product whose neutral conductor is connected to
ground to the Mobile Plug.
• Do not expose the Mobile Plug to temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C).
The output of the Mobile Plug is non-sinusoidal. Do not use the Mobile
Plug with the following equipment:
• Small battery-operated products such as rechargeable flashlights, some
rechargeable shavers, and night-lights that are plugged directly into an
AC receptacle to recharge.
• Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in powered-hand tools.
These chargers will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages
are present at the charger’s battery terminals.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the XPower Mobile Plug 75 inverter. The
Mobile Plug converts DC battery power from your vehicle into standard
household electricity, allowing you to power most notebook computers,
your cell phone charger, camcorder, personal notebook and other
household products drawing 60 watts or less of continuous AC power.
Slide control
LED Display
(green)
Three-prong
AC receptacle
Positive
Connector
Negative
Connector
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Operation of the XPower Mobile Plug 75
To operate your XPower Mobile Plug 75:
1. Plug the XPower Mobile Plug 75 into your vehicle’s lighter socket.
If the socket is too large, adjust the negative connectors using the
slide control to ensure a snug fit. The green LED display lights up.
2. Plug an AC product into the three-prong AC receptacle and turn it
on. Ensure your product draws 60 watts or less of continuous AC
power. To avoid discharging the battery, always remove the Mobile
Plug from the lighter socket when not in use.
Troubleshooting
Problem: AC product does not operate; green LED light is not on
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Problem: Buzzing sound in audio systems
Inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply
filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the Mobile Plug. A system
with a high quality filter is the only solution to this problem.
Warranty Information (Canada and USA only)
The XPower Mobile Plug 75 has a one year limited warranty that covers
defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty does not apply where
the product has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically
damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from
improper use or use in an unsuitable environment.
To qualify for the warranty, dated proof of purchase must be provided
and the product must not be disassembled or modified. You must obtain a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex prior to
returning a product. Should you require warranty service, please return
your product to the place of purchase along with a copy of your dated
proof of purchase, or contact Xantrex directly:
Phone:[phone] or toll-free 1-800-670-0707
Fax:[phone] or toll-free 1-800-994-7828
Email:[e-mail]
For out-of-warranty service information, contact Xantrex customer
service.
Probable cause Suggested remedy
AC product connected is rated at more than
60 watts; overload shutdown occurs
Use product with a power rating of less
than 60 watts
High starting surge has caused overload
shutdown even though AC product
connected is rated at less than 60 watts
Product exceeds inverter’s surge
capability. Use a product with starting
surge power of less than 150 watts.
Lighter socket or 12 volt outlet may require
ignition to be switched on
Turn ignition key to accessory position
Poor contact with lighter socket or 12 volt
outlet
Press Mobile Plug firmly into the
lighter socket. Be sure socket is clean.
Battery is discharged Recharge battery
Fuse blown by heavy load Change fuse in positive connector