Granit START BOOSTER 12/24V, User Manual

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D. 12/24V CONNECTOR / SWITCH
The 12/24V models are either equipped with a Switch or with a Red Connector. In both cases the
unit can be turned OFF, by either placing the switch in the center (position OFF), or by pulling the
red connector out (please make sure not to pull on the cables but only on the connector handle).
Then to select the proper voltage, please refer to the battery of the vehicle (by reading the user
manual of the vehicle itself). Once you have made sure of the voltage, either turn the switch on
12V or 24V, or plug the red connector on the side of the 12V or the side of the 24V. It is important to
select the correct voltage to avoid damaging the vehicle, or Booster and to void any explosion due
to over charge.
Before turning it ON, make sure that the clamps are properly connected and that there is no re-
verse polarity. Then turn the Booster ON to jump start the vehicle. Once the vehicle has started,
please remove first the negative clamp, then turn the Booster OFF and then remove the positive
clamp.
E. CHARGE STATUS
Different models will have different charge status. These voltmeters are here to let you know if
your Start Booster is charged or not. There are different types of voltage indicators:
-
LED Voltmeter : composed of 5 LED lights going from Red to Orange to Green. This method is
easy to understand whether your unit is charged or not. When 4 LED lights are ON, it means that
your unit is ready for use. The 5th LED light will only turn ON when your device is connected to a
charger (and is fully charged), or when your device is connected to a working alternator. After you
started your vehicle, leave your Booster connected to the alternator for 10 seconds
maximum . If
the 5th Green LED light does not turn ON, it means that your alternator is not working properly.
- Digital/Analog Voltmeter : These two voltmeters will only indicate the voltage of the Booster. If
your Booster is below 12.7V, you need to recharge it. When you leave your Booster connected on
the vehicle for 10 seconds
maximum , the voltmeter should read the voltage output of the alterna-
tor, which will let you know if the alternator is working properly or not. (a working alternator has
an output of approximately 14V).
F. CHARGING METHODS
There are different types of chargers available for the Start Boosters:
Automatic Chargers :
This series is called the LESA series. It comes in 12V or 24V. This series is fully automatic, which
means that it will not overcharge your Booster.
LESA1 Car Charger :
This Charging cord is designed only for Start Boosters with batteries. It is meant to recharge your
Booster from the cigar socket of your vehicle whilst driving. Make sure to disconnect it when the
vehicle is not turned ON, to avoid discharging the battery.
Smart Chargers :
It is also a full series of chargers in 6V, 12V and 24V. When the charger is plugged inside the sock-
et or connected to the clamps directly, please press the ‘snow flake’ (AGM) mode on the charger
to start the charge. Make sure to select the correct voltage according to the vehicle or battery.