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5
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4.6
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the jump
starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do
not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a
heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
4.7
When disconnecting the jump starter, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, then
remove the clip from the battery terminal.
5.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER
IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE
AND EVERY 30 DAYS TO KEEP THE JUMP STARTER INTERNAL BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED.
5.1
LED Indicators:
TO CHECK THE INTERNAL BATTERY’S CHARGE STATUS, PRESS THE BATTERY
STATUS BUTTON ON THE FRONT OF THE JUMP STARTER.
The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:
• A red LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immediately recharge the
jump starter.
• A yellow LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The jump starter may be used but should
be recharged as soon as possible.
• A green LED indicates the internal battery is fully charged.
• The CHARGING (red) LED indicates the jump starter is charging (connected to an
AC power source.) At full charge, the CHARGED (green) LED will light.
5.2
Charging the Internal Battery using the Built-In Charger:
1.
To charge, plug an 18 gauge (AWG) or larger extension cord into the charger plug on the
side of the jump starter. (Extension cord not included; must be purchased separately.)
2.
Plug the extension cord into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
3.
The CHARGING (red) LED will glow indicating charging.
4.
The CHARGED (green) LED will light when the battery has reached full charge.
This could take up to 72 hours, depending on the age and condition of the battery.
The charger will automatically go into maintain mode and maintain the battery at full
charge without damaging it.
5.
Charge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.
Do not use the jumpstarter while charging the internal battery.
You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using a male-to-male charger
cable (p/n 38-99-001564 – not included. Call 1-800-732-7764 to order). Insert one end
of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle’s
accessory outlet (lighter socket). Completely disconnect the charger cable when the
engine is not running.
The CHARGING (red) LED and the CHARGED (green) LED do not
operate during this method of charging. Using this method to charge the battery overrides
the maintain mode and the battery can be overcharged. Monitor the progress of the
battery and when it reaches a full (100%) charge, disconnect the charger. Do not charge
it for more than four hours or leave the battery unattended. It could explode, causing
property damage or personal injury.
6.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1
Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
1.
Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2.
Connect the jump starter to the vehicle’s battery, as described in Section 4.
3.
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 battery to cool down.)
