975-0354-01-01 Revision 20100308
INSTANT JUMPSTART SYSTEM
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Duracell® Instant Jumpstart System.
This product is part of a family of advanced personal renewable
energy devices from Battery-Biz Inc.
This Instant Jumpstart System is designed to revive weak car
batteries and jumpstart your vehicle, or provide emergency back-up
12 V DC power.
The Instant Jumpstart System is intended for use on 4 and 6 cylinder
gasoline powered cars and light trucks. Do not use on 6 V or 24 V
electrical systems vehicles. This Instant Jumpstart System is
designed to work if the vehicle's starter clicks or the engine turns
over too slowly to start. This product is not designed to start a vehicle
with a heavily discharged battery or for use on vehicle batteries that
are shorted or sulfated; they will not hold a charge and will need to be
replaced. See a professional technician.
Other uses for the Instant Jumpstart System include:
• backup power for equipment such as cell phones, PDAs,
notebooks, digital cameras, and other small portable devices,
• emergency light.
Important
:
The Instant Jumpstart System leaves the factory charged,
but due to battery self-discharge, it is recommended to charge it
immediately. This may take up to 48 hours. Recharge after every use
and every month if not used to protect the internal battery.
Important Safety Information
READ THIS GUIDE before operating the Instant Jumpstart
System, and SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the Instant Jumpstart System may
damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read
the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all
Caution and Warning statements in the guide.
Warnings
identify
conditions that may result in personal injury or
loss of life.
Cautions
identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or
other equipment.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury
and/or damage to the Instant Jumpstart System. It may also void your
product warranty.
Features
Instant Jumpstart System Operation
Choosing a Location
The Jumpstart should be operated only in a location that is:
Dry.
Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on
the Jumpstart.
Cool.
Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC
(32 and 104ºF)—the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated. Leave at least 2" (5 cm) clearance around the Jumpstart
for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not
obstructed.
Safe.
Do not operate the unit in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
flammable liquids like gasoline.
Protected from battery gases.Do not operate the Jumpstart where it
will be exposed to battery gases. These gases are very
corrosive, and prolonged exposure will damage the
Jumpstart.
Using the Instant Jumpstart System for the First Time
Prior to jumpstarting a vehicle or operating your 12 V DC appliance,
ensure that the battery of the Instant Jumpstart System is fully
charged.
Note
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Press and hold the Battery Level button to view the battery
charge status.
Note
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If the battery level is low but has not been fully discharged,
recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 28 hours.
Recharging with the AC Charger
Note
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The Instant Jumpstart System battery level LEDs are only
accurate when the Jumpstart has been disconnected from all
appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.
Note
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When the battery is fully charged, all four LEDs will be lit. As
charge decreases, the number of lit LEDs will decrease. When only
one LED is lit, the unit is discharged.
Note
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Recharging with the AC Charger is a true “plug-in-and-forget”
charging method. We recommend leaving the AC Charger connected
when the Instant Jumpstart System is not in use.
To recharge the Instant Jumpstart System:
1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliances and turn the light OFF.
2. Plug the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Insert the AC Charger cable end into the AC Charger Input Socket
(see Features).
The Battery Status LED changes from red to green when charging is
complete (about 28 hours if the battery is completely discharged).
Important
:
The 28-hour charging time for the Jumpstart assumes that
there is 120 V AC at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120
V AC, it may take more than 28 hours to fully recharge the Jumpstart.
If, after 28 hours of charging, the Battery Status LED remains red,
continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours. The unit will be
ready for use even if the Battery Status LED remains red.
Important
:
If you keep the Instant Jumpstart System in storage, the
battery will self-discharge over time. Remember to recharge the
battery every month to keep the Instant Jumpstart System
operational.
Note
:
Once fully charged, the charging current automatically reduces
to a maintenance charge mode, and the Jumpstart may be left
permanently connected to the AC Charger.
Using the Flashlight
The Instant Jumpstart System has an incandescent flashlight which
will operate for about 30 hours before the unit needs to be recharged.
The On/Off switch is located above the light (see Features).
Operating 12 V DC Appliances
The Instant Jumpstart System can operate as a 12 V DC power source
to portable appliances that draw 15 A or less from a 12 V DC power
outlet.
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Note
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The fewer watts a 12 V DC appliance draws, the longer the
Instant Jumpstart System will operate before recharging is required.
The table below lists typical 12 V appliances that can be used with
the Instant Jumpstart System.
a) Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.
b) Operating times assume a fully charged 17 Ah battery and may vary based
on model or brand of appliance.
c) Represents talk time available from 5 recharge cycles.
To operate a 12 V DC appliance:
1. Open the protective cover on the DC Power Outlet of the Instant
Jumpstart System.
2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC Power Outlet and turn
the 12 V DC appliance on (if required).
If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 15 A (or has a short-
circuit defect), the 15 A external fuse will blow. If this occurs,
unplug the 12 V DC appliance and replace the fuse with a new
15 A fuse.
3. Fully recharge the Instant Jumpstart System as soon as possible
after each use. As the DC Power Outlet is internally wired directly
to the unit’s battery, extended operation of a 12 V DC appliance
may result in excessive battery discharge.
Jumpstarting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the Instant Jumpstart System to jumpstart a vehicle or
boat engine (most 4 cyl. and 6 cyl.) that has a 12 V starting battery
using the supplied jumpstart cables.
Important:
Closely follow the succeeding instructions including
warnings for jumpstarting your vehicle as they may be different from
the instructions supplied with other jumpstarting products or
jumpstarting cables.
To jumpstart a vehicle:
1. Turn off the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.
2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in
park for an automatic or neutral for a manual.
Note
:
Many vehicles with manual transmissions require that the
gear is set to neutral and that the clutch is fully in before starting.
3. If jumpstarting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and
bilge of all fumes before jumpstarting.
4. Position the Instant Jumpstart System on a flat, stable surface near
the battery and away from all moving parts of the engine.
Important:
Ensure that the Power Switch is OFF.
5. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the positive (+)
terminal of the engine battery.
The battery’s positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than
the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the battery’s positive
terminal has a red wire connected to it.
6. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the engine
block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the
motor.
If the red Instant Jumpstart System Connection LED illuminates
and sounds an alarm, then reverse polarity has been detected.
Correct polarity must be established before proceeding.
Disconnect the jumpstart clips from the vehicle’s battery and redo
steps 5 and 6 in this procedure.
If the Green Instant Jumpstart System Connection LED is
illuminated, then proceed to the next step.
7. Switch ON the Instant Jumpstart System Power Switch.
Before starting the engine, make sure the Instant Jumpstart
System and the cables are clear of belts and fans.
8. Crank the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts, whichever is first.
9. Switch OFF the Instant Jumpstart System Power Switch.
10.Remove the red positive (+) clip and then the black negative (–)
clip from the vehicle.
11. Store the jumpstart clips in the appropriate holder on each side of
the Instant Jumpstart System.
Important:
Recharge the Instant Jumpstart System as soon as
possible after each use.
Connecting to an External Battery
You can extend battery operating times of DC appliances connected
to the socket by connecting the Jumpstart to a larger external battery.
For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately four
times the operating time of the Jumpstart internal 17 Ah battery.
Important
:
See the WARNING statements from “Jumpstarting a
Vehicle’s Engine”
To connect the Instant Jumpstart System to an external battery
using the jumpstart clips:
1. Ensure that the Instant Jumpstart System Power Switch is OFF.
2. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the red positive
(+) terminal of the external battery.
3. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the black
negative (–) terminal of the external battery.
If the red Instant Jumpstart System Connection LED illuminates
and sounds an alarm, then reverse polarity has been detected.
Correct polarity must be established before proceeding.
WARNING
Keep the Instant Jumpstart System out of reach of children and pets.
Operate the unit with care!
WARNING
Do not insert any object into the Instant Jumpstart System’s ports or
openings.
WARNING
Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.
WARNING
Use only the supplied AC charger adapter and the 12 V DC vehicle
jumpstart plug and cable to charge the Instant Jumpstart System.
WARNING
The Instant Jumpstart System’s internal battery is a sealed, AGM
lead-acid type battery. Although the battery is sealed, do not use the
Instant Jumpstart System if the casing is broken or if it emits an
unusual odor, produces excessive heat, or leaks. Avoid contact with
any substance that leaks from the Instant Jumpstart System.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open and disassemble the Instant Jumpstart
System, there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION
Do not use the Instant Jumpstart System in ambient temperatures
over 104° F (40° C).
CAUTION
Do not store the Instant Jumpstart System in ambient temperatures
over 104° F (40° C).
Feature
Description
1
Battery Level
LEDs illuminate to indicate the Instant
Jumpstart System battery charge level. All LEDs (two
green, one yellow and one red) are illuminated when the
battery is fully charged (Full), only the red LED is
illuminated when the battery is completely discharged
(Empty).
2
Battery Level
button triggers the Battery Level Full/
Empty LED indicators. Press and hold to view the
battery charge status.
3
AC Charger Input Socket
4
Light Switch
5
Incandescent Light
illuminates for about 30 hours
when the battery is fully charged.
6
DC Power Outlet
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Powers 12 V DC appliances
Recharges Instant Jumpstart System from a 12 V outlet
in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable.
7
Green Jumpstart Connection
LED illuminates when
the jumpstart clips are properly connected to the vehicle
battery.
8
Red Jumpstart Connection
LED illuminates when the
jumpstart clips are improperly connected (reversed
polarity) to the vehicle battery. An audible alarm also
sounds when the jumpstart clips are improperly
connected.
9
Battery Status
green
LED illuminates when the Instant
Jumpstart System is Charged
(i.e., an AC Charger is connected to the Instant
Jumpstart System’s AC Charger Input Socket and
plugged into the household 120 V AC wall outlet).
CAUTION
Do not use the Instant Jumpstart System to operate any 12 V DC
appliances while recharging with the AC Charger.
The AC Charger may fail if 12 V DC appliances are operated while
the AC Charger is connected.
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Feature
Description
1
Jumpstart Power Switch
2
15A fuse for the 12 VDC power outlet
3
Jumpstart Clips
4
DC Charging Cable
(Part no. 448-0156-01-01) lets you
recharge the Instant Jumpstart System from a 12 V
system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat.
5
AC Charger
(Part no. 074-1019-04) lets you recharge
the Instant Jumpstart System from a standard AC wall
outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal
battery of the Instant Jumpstart System.
WARNING
The Jumpstart contains components that tend to produce arcs or
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the Jumpstart in
compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in
locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
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4
WARNING
Do not cover the Instant Jumpstart System while the flashlight is on
with any material such as a blanket. Doing so may cause heat from
the bulb to build up and eventually melt the plastic cover.
CAUTION
The DC Power Outlet does not automatically switch off when the
internal battery is discharged. To protect the internal battery against
damage resulting from total discharge, we recommend to unplug the
DC plug from the DC Power Outlet after use.
12 V DC Appliance
Watts
a
Hours
b
Cellular telephone
c
6
25
Portable vacuum cleaner
100
1
Portable cooler
30
5
WARNING
Never allow jumpstarting cables’ red and black clips to touch
each other or another common metal conductor. This could
cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion
hazard. Always switch OFF the Power Switch and store
jumpstart clips in the appropriate holder on each side of the
Instant Jumpstart System after use.
WARNING
The Instant Jumpstart System’s cable clips’ connection to the
vehicle’s battery terminals must be positive to positive (red clip
to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clip to battery “–”
or to engine block). A reverse polarity connection (positive to
negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a
sparking/explosion hazard.
CAUTION
Do not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds. The jumpstarting
feature is designed for short term operation only. Operating the
jumpstarting feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to
the unit. Allow the Instant Jumpstart System to cool down for at least
3 minutes after each jumpstart.
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