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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
6.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
IMPORTANT:
Using the jump starter
without a battery installed in the vehicle will
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the jump starter
while charging its internal battery.
1.
Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before
making cable connections.
2.
Make sure the rotary switch on the
front of the jump starter is in the OFF
position. Connect the jump starter to
the battery following the precautions
listed in section 3.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
If you have connected the clips backward,
an audio alarm will sound.
DO NOT turn
the rotary switch to the 12V (12V or 24V
for model CJP850) position.
This could
cause serious damage to the jump starter
or the vehicle. Reverse the connections
and the audio alarm will stop.
3.
If no audio alarm sounds, turn the
rotary switch to the 12V position (12V
or 24V position for model CJP850).
The clips are now powered.
4.
Crank the engine. If the engine does
not start within 5-8 seconds, stop
cranking and wait at least 1 minute
before attempting to start the vehicle
again. (This permits the jump starter to
cool down.)
5.
After the engine starts, disconnect the
black clip (-), then the red clip (+) in
that order, and clip them back onto the
jump starter storage holders.
6.
Recharge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
NOTE:
If the cables are connected to a
24 volt system when the switch is in the
12 volt position, the audio alarm will
sound continuously. TURN OFF the jump
starter immediately or internal battery
damage could occur.
NOTE:
If the switch is in the 12V or 24V
position or the jump starter is connected to
a battery for more than five minutes, four
beeps will sound. This is a reminder to turn
the jump starter off and/or disconnect it
from the vehicle’s battery when not in use.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the
clips to touch together or to contact the
same piece of metal. Never attempt to
jump start a frozen battery.
6.2 POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE:
The jump starter is a power source for all
12V DC accessories that are equipped
with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for
power outages and fishing or camping
trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the
following chart.
1.
Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting a 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC socket.
2.
Ensure the battery clips are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
3.
Open the protective cover of the 12V DC
power outlet on the front of the jump
starter.
4.
Plug the 12V DC device into the 12V DC
power outlet, and turn the 12V DC device
on (if required).
5.
If the 12V DC device draws more than
15A or has a short circuit, the internal
circuit breaker of the jump starter will trip
and disconnect the power to the device.
Disconnect the 12V DC device. The
breaker will automatically reset a short
time after an overload is disconnected.
6.
Recharge immediately after unplugging
the 12V DC device.
NOTE: The DC power outlet is wired
directly to the internal battery. Extended
operation of a 12V DC device may result
in excessive battery drain.
12V DC DEVICE ESTIMATED USE TIMES
APPLIANCE TYPE
EST.
WATTAGE
EST. USAGE
TIME
Cell phone
4 watts
66 hours
Fluorescent light
4 watts
66 hours
Radios, fan
9 watts
29.3 hours
Depth finder
9 watts
29.3 hours
Camcorder, VCR
15 watts
17.6 hours
Electrical tool
24 watts
11 hours
Electrical cooler
48 watts
5.5 hours
Car vacuum, air compressor
80 watts
3.3 hours
NOTE: Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary.
Times are based on the internal battery being fully charged.
6.3 USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2.1A at 5V DC.
1.
Ensure the battery clips are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
2.
Press the USB button on the front of
the unit.
3.
Plug the device into the USB port on
the front of the unit.
4.
Turn the USB device on.
5.
Reverse these steps when finished
using the USB port.
6.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after using the USB port.
