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PREP
ARING
FOR
USE
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COMMON
A
CTIONS
AND
UNIT
RESPONSES
Important
•
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as
recharging from 120 volt AC. Manufacturer suggests that you only use the
12 Volt DC Charging Adaptor if the unit needs to be charged immediately
and no 120 volt power source is available.
•
When using a vehicle’s 12 V DC accessory outlet as a power source, be
aware that some vehicles require the ignition be turned on to power the
accessory outlet.
•
The LCD screen will not activate when using the 12 volt DC charging
method.
The following actions turn the unit on and activate
the LCD screen:
Press the Area Light
Power Button.
(Refer to
the "Emergency Area Light"
section.)
A beep will sound and the Area Light will turn on. The backlight will
turn on for 10 seconds only. The LCD screen will continue to display the
Battery Status Icon and Battery Voltage Indicator. The unit remains on
until the Area Light Power Button is pressed again to turn it off.
Press the USB Power
Button.
(Refer to the
"Charging a USB Device"
section.)
A beep will sound and the USB Ports will turn on. The backlight will turn on for
10 seconds only. The LCD screen will display the Battery Status Icon, Battery
Voltage Indicator, and the USB Icon; indicating the three USB Ports are active.
The unit remains on until the USB Power Button is pressed again to turn it off.
Press the Compressor
Power Button.
(Refer to
the "Using the Compressor"
section.)
A beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, "XXX" PSI and the Compressor Icon. If no further actions are taken after
1 minute, the unit will display the Battery Status Icon and Battery Voltage
Indicator for 10 seconds before automatically turning off.
Whenever the clamps
are properly connected
to a battery
(refer to
the "Jump-Starting Your
Vehicle" section)
...
... a beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, the Clamp Icons, and the “+” and ”–” signs.
The Jump Starter Icon will flash. The unit remains on until the clamps are
disconnected from the battery.
If the Jump Starter
Switch has been turned
to the ON position and
the clamps are not
connected to a battery
(refer to the "Jump-Starting
Your Vehicle" section)
...
... a two-second warning will sound every 10 seconds. The backlit LCD screen
will display the Battery Status Icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, the Clamp Icons,
and the “+” and ”–” signs. The Alarm Icon and the Jump Starter Icon will flash.
The unit remains on until the Jump Starter Power Switch is switched off and
then displays the battery status icon and the voltage of digital display for 10
seconds before automatic shut down.
Charging with an AC Source
Pull open the AC adaptor cover located on the back of the unit.
Connect an extension cord to the unit. (Extension cord not included.)
Plug the other end of the cord into a standard 120 V AC wall outlet.
When the unit is properly connected to an AC power source, the LCD
screen will display the following:
The bars on the Battery Status Icon represent the charge level of the
unit’s internal battery. The bars on the Battery Status Icon will change
from empty to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly to indicate the unit is
charging. The backlight will turn on for 10 seconds only.
Charge for approximately 40 hours or until the Battery Status Icon
shows 4 solid bars.
When charging is complete, unplug the AC extension cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnect it from the unit.
NOTE:
The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.
Charging with a DC Source
Lift the protective cover of the Built-in 120 V AC Charger located on the
back of the unit. Make sure the AC extension cord is disconnected from
the 120 V AC Charger.
Insert the barrel tip of the 12 V DC Charging Adaptor into the 12 V DC
Charging Port on the back of the unit.
Insert the grooved tip of the 12 V DC Charging Adaptor into the
vehicle’s 12 V DC accessory outlet or other functioning 12 V DC power
source. The 12V DC Charging Adapter LED Indicator will light to
indicate the unit is properly plugged into the 12V DC power source and
is in charging.
Charge the unit until the Battery Status Icon shows 4 solid bars when
either the Area Light, USB or Compressor Power Button is pressed (with
the adapter unplugged from the unit).
When charging is complete, remove the DC Charging Adaptor from the
unit and the 12 V DC power source when not in use and store in a safe
place.
PREPARING FOR USE
(cont’d)
COMMON ACTIONS AND UNIT RESPONSES
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