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5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to Positive
battery terminal or moving part. Refer to the automobile owner’s manual.
6. When clamps are connected properly, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch to ON.
7. Turn ON the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts.
8. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch back to the OFF position.
9. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then disconnect the positive (+) battery clamp.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THE “SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTERS” SECTION OF THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
• This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles with 12-volt DC battery systems.
• Never touch red and black clamps together — this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.
• Always turn the unit off when not in use.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the
vehicle manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
• Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-
start procedure and look for other problems that need to be corrected.
• If the connections to the battery’s positive and negative terminals are incorrect, the reverse polarity indicator will light and the unit will sound a continuous
alarm until the clamps are disconnected. Disconnect clamps and reconnect to battery with correct polarity.
• If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, turn off the jump-starter power switch, disconnect the jump-start system’s leads and contact a qualified technician
to investigate why the engine did not start.
• Recharge this unit fully after each use.
120V AC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment
Most electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and audio/visual equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that
the power consumption of the item to be operated is below 500 watts. If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (120) to
determine the wattage.
Resistive loads are the easiest for this unit to run; however, it will not run larger resistive loads (such as electric stoves, coffee pots and heaters), which require
far more wattage than the unit can deliver on a continuous basis. Inductive loads (such as TVs and stereos) require more current to operate than do resistive
loads of the same wattage rating.
CAUTION: RECHARGEABLE DEVICES
• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle. These devices may damage the inverter or the
charging circuit.
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most of the battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into
an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
Power Inverter Output Waveform
The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave. It is a stepped waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of
utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment, transformers, and
small motors.
Using the Dual 120V AC Outlets
The two 120 volt AC outlets each are located under a protective cover on the left hand side of the front panel (refer to the Features section to locate). The two
outlets support a combined maximum power draw of 500 watts.
1. Press the inverter power switch to turn the inverter on (
I
). The inverter power indicator will light red to indicate the two 120 volt AC outlets are ready to use.
2. Lift up the cover of one of the 120 volt AC outlets.
3. Insert the 120 volt AC plug from the appliance into the 120 volt AC outlet.
4. Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
5. Periodically check the unit’s battery status by pressing the battery power level button. (Two red and one green battery status indicator lights indicate a full
battery. Only one red battery status indicator lights indicates that the unit needs to be recharged.)
Notes:
Some laptop computers may not operate with this inverter.
Make sure the inverter power switch is turned off when the unit is being recharged or stored.
Protective Features
The inverter monitors the following conditions:
Low internal battery voltage:
The inverter will automatically shut down when the battery voltage drops too low, as this can harm the battery.
High internal battery voltage:
The inverter will automatically shut down when the battery voltage is too high, as this can harm the unit.
Thermal shutdown protection:
The inverter will automatically shut down when the unit becomes overheated.
Overload/short circuit protection:
The inverter will automatically shut down when an overload or short circuit occurs.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The inverter power indicator will flash red to indicate that one of the above fault conditions is present before automatic shutdown occurs.
Should this occur, take the following steps:
1. Disconnect all appliances from the unit.
2. Press the inverter power switch to turn the inverter off (
O
).
3. Allow the unit to cool down for several minutes.
4. Make sure the combined rating for all appliances plugged into the unit is 500 watts or lower and that appliance cord(s) and plug(s) are not damaged.
5. Assure there is adequate ventilation around the unit before proceeding.
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