Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Jumpstart. Before using please read these instructions.
This is for your own safety and that of others around you, and to help you achieve long and
trouble free service from the Jumpstart unit.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from purchase date.
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product has been
abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it is intended.
The reason for return must be clearly stated. This guarantee does not affect your statutory
rights.
Features and Use
The Jumpstart 900 is a rechargeable 12 Volt power supply which can be used to start a car
in the event of a flat battery. The unit can also be used to power such things as Mobile
Phones, Radios, Electric Coolers etc., via a cigar lighter type socket and the adapter
supplied. The unit also incorporates a built in lamp and may be used as a stand alone light
source.
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Fig. 1
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Positive Battery Connection Lead
to connect to positive the battery terminal
2
Lamp
to provide light for roadside repairs or emergency situations
3
230 Volt Charger
to charge the internal battery pack
4
Cigar Lighter Adaptor
complete with 5 Amp fuse.
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Voltage Meter
to indicate the voltage level of the units battery
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Lamp ON/OFF Switch
switches the lamp ON or OFF
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Voltage Test Switch
press to indicate the internal batteries power level
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Cigar Lighter Socket
for use with the cigar lighter adapter provided (Item 4)
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12 DC Socket
connects the 230 Volt charger to allow mains charging
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Negative Battery Connection Lead
to connect to the negative battery terminal
Jump Starting
ALWAYS carry out the following preliminary checks before connecting the Jumpstart
to the battery:
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Ensure the vehicle ignition and ALL ancillary equipment - lighting, radio etc., is switched OFF.
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Ensure the vehicle battery is rated at 12V and is not damaged in any way.
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Ensure the battery terminals are perfectly clean and the clamps are firm and perfectly secure.
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Remove vehicle battery filler plugs and check electrolyte level. If necessary, top up
with distilled water.
When completely satisfied, proceed as follows:
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Connect the red clamp to the unearthed battery terminal first, (on most vehicles, this
is usually the positive (+ve) terminal and painted RED), then the black clamp to the
chassis or engine bolt, well away from the fuel lines or moving parts, ensuring the
connections are firm and secure.
2.
Switch the vehicle ignition ON, and leave in this condition
FOR APPROX TWO MINUTES.
(This will provide the vehicle battery with a short ‘boost’ charge to allow for easier starting).
3.
Switch the ignition to ‘start’, for NO MORE than 6 seconds.
If the engine does not start, within this time, SWITCH OFF the ignition and wait for at least 3
minutes before trying again.
4.
Once the engine is running, disconnect the earthed clamp FIRST i.e. that connected
to the chassis or engine bolt etc., and return it to its storage position, then disconnect
the unearthed clamp, from the battery terminal, and restore to its storage position.
As soon as possible after use, recharge the Jumpstart battery. If the battery is allowed to
remain in a discharged state, its life may be shortened.
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Plug the cable into the socket at the front of the unit, then into the cigarette lighter
receptacle on the vehicle and start the engine. The red LED will illuminate to denote
charging is in progress.
2.
Continue to charge until the voltmeter registers ‘Battery Charged’ when the ‘TEST’
button is pressed,
WITH THE CHARGING CURRENT DISCONNECTED
. i.e., disconnect the
cigarette lighter adapter from the receptacle on the vehicle before pressing the TEST
switch.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use this system only when necessary, as prolonged use will reduce the life
expectancy of the battery, due to the fact that this method can only charge the battery to approx.
50% of its capacity.
For maximum battery life, we strongly recommend that you maintain the battery in a fully charged
state at all times.
If charging does not take place, check the 5 Amp fuse within the cigar lighter adapter plug. Ensure
all connections are clean and free of grease etc.
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Charging using the 12 Volt Adaptor
