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Charging / recharging
Lithium-Ion batteries require routine maintenance to
ensure a full charge and long battery life. All batteries lose
energy from self-discharge over time and more rapidly
when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteries
need periodic charging to replace energy lost through
self-discharge. When the unit is not in frequent use,
manufacturer recommends the battery be recharged
at least every 6 months.
IMPORTANT:
If you attempt to use the unit when the unit’s
battery charge level is too low, the unit will automatically
shut down. Immediately recharge the unit with all other
functions turned off.
Notes:
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state
– you must fully charge it after purchase and before using
it for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for up to 20
hours or until the unit shows as fully charged.
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery
life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges and/or
overcharging will reduce battery life.
Make sure all other unit functions are turned OFF during
recharging, as this can slow the recharging process.
AC charging
1. Insert the jack plug of AC (mains) charging adapter into
the 12V AC/DC charging socket on the side of the unit.
Insert the mains charging adapter into a mains power
socket. A beep will sound, the LCD backlight will turn on
5 seconds and the LCD screen will display the following:
The bars on the battery icon represent the capacity level
of the unit’s internal battery. The bars on the battery icon
will change from empty to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly
to indicate the unit is charging.
Note:
If the unit on/off button is pressed while the AC
charging adapter is plugged in, the LCD screen will display
the following:
The digital display shows the unit’s internal battery voltage.
The 5V USB icon will display and the bars on the battery
icon will continue to change from empty to solid (bottom to
top) repeatedly to indicate the unit is still charging.
2. Charge for up to 20 hours or until the unit is fully charged.
The unit is fully charged when the battery icon shows 4
solid bars.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the AC charging
adapter from the mains power socket, then disconnect
the jack plug of the AC charging adapter from the 12V
AC/DC charging port. Store the charger in a dry, safe
place.
Operation guide
Jump-starter
This unit is equipped with a jump-starter power button
that allows energy to flow only when proper connections
are made to battery and frame. Take the following steps,
observing all cautions and warnings in the “Safety
Instructions” section at the front of this manual
1. Turn off vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C,
lights, connected cell phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle
in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure the unit on/off button and jump-starter power
button are turned off.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp holders. Connect the
red clamp first, then the black clamp.
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (negative battery terminal is connected to
chassis) (MOST COMMON)