Facom UCB12A, Instruction Manual

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3. Boosting
– Connect the Red positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the 12 V battery.
WARNING
• Extra care should be taken to ensure the clamps are connected correctly. Reversing pola-
rity of the cable clamps on the battery terminals may cause damage to product, battery, and
injury to the user.
• If an audible alarm sounds or red LED is illuminated, immediately remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
– Connect the black negative (-) clamp to the chassis ground connection away from the battery.
– If a chassis ground connection is not available the black negative (-) clamp may be connected to the
negative (-) terminal.
– Press the power button
– Wait for LED indicators to change from blinking yellow to a solid or blinking green light.
– Start the vehicle.
– If the vehicle starts successfully:
– Wait for solid green LED (or 1 minute).
– Disconnect the black negative (-) clamp from the vehicle chassis.
– Disconnect the red positive (+) clamp from the positive terminal taking extra care to ensure the
clamps do not come in contact.
– Store the clamps per the safe storage instructions.
4. Troubleshooting
– If the vehicle does not start the fi rst time.
– Wait for the status indicator to change from blinking yellow LED to blinking green LED.
– If the vehicle still will not start, remove the clamps and store the UCB12A per this manual. One of the
following is likely occurring.
– UCB12A and battery charge combination may be too low to successfully boost the vehicle battery.
– Issues with the vehicle starting system other than the battery charge may exist.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Maximum operating temperature range: -10 °C to 40 °C
• Cable length: 75 cm
• Max peak current: 900 A
• Operating voltage: 0–15 V
• Maximum elevation: 2000 m
MAINTENANCE
• Regular visual inspection of the UCB12A is recommended to prevent hazard to equipment or personnel.
If any damage or wear is observed on the clamps, cables, or shell, return to after-sales department for
inspection or replacement (this will be invoiced).
• The UCB12A booster may be cleaned using a damp cloth with soap. Allow to dry prior to use.
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This manual is available on the following link: www.facom.com
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