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PUTTING TO USE
A. 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:
1.
Connect the red clamp to the unearthed battery terminal first, (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.
IMPORTANT!
As soon as possible after use, recharge the Jumpstart battery.
A Cigarette lighter type socket located on the side of the casing (see Fig.1, 7). allows
connection, via a standard DC adapter (supplied),to other DC electrical equipments.
The table below
indicates the approx. operating time from a fully charged battery.
WARNING: Be Aware that a fully charged 12V battery can have an output of approx.13.5V.
Consult the appliance handbook to ensure it is safe to operate from a 12V battery.
B.
Using as a 12Volt Power Supply
Estimated Use
Electrical Appliance
30 Hours _______________
Cell Phones
21 Hours _______________
Radios, Fans
12 Hours _______________
Camcorder, VCR, Spotlight
7 Hours ________________
Electric Tools, Bilge Pump
C. Using the Air Compressor
For inflating tyres, attach the air hose to the tyre by pushing the connector down firmly on the
tyre adapter and locking in place by turning the connector locking lever through 90 degrees.
Switch ON the compressor. The gauge will indicate the air pressure in the line.
Three adapters are also provided which allow the compressor to be used for inflating air beds,
footballs etc. Select the appropriate adapter and push the threaded end firmly into the air hose
connector, locking it in place by turning the connector locking lever throuh 90 degrees.
WARNING! DO NOT run the compressor for more than 10 minutes. Allow a 10 minute
period to elapse before switching ON again.