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The battery charger can provide a increased-current output to help start a vehicle with a weak battery.
However, the computer in some vehicles can be damaged when attempting to jump start.
ALWAYS READ THE VEHICLE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE BOOSTING
to determine if jump starting can do damage to the vehicle. If not, read and follow these instructions.
CAUTION: Do not try to jump start a vehicle that does not contain a battery or you may damage electrical
systems in the vehicle.
1. Upon making a proper battery connection (see Section F), plug AC power cord into an AC receptacle. The
display will power up, you will see a logo splash screen and then the display will provide the battery status in
terms of open circuit voltage and estimated battery percent of charge. The charger is now in Standby Mode.
2. Charge the battery for 10 minutes using the appropriate settings for the size and type of battery installed in
the vehicle.
3. After 10 minutes, press the START/STOP button to stop charging and return the charger to Standby Mode.
4. Press the MODE button twice until the screen reads
Engine Start Assist Mode
. Then, press START/
STOP button. You have entered Start Mode.
5. The screen will read
Start Mode Engaged
and the charger will attempt to raise the battery’s voltage to a
level suitable to start the vehicle, which could take several minutes. One of three outcomes will occur:
a. The charger will bring the battery to a suitable level. The display will read
Start Mode Complete – Start
Vehicle
. When this happens, attempt to start the vehicle.
b. The start routine could time out before getting the battery to a suitable level. In this case, the display will
read
Start Mode Time Out – Resume Start Mode
. In this case, we suggest running the start mode a
again.
c. The charger can detect a problem battery, and, if it does, it will stop charging and the display will read
Battery Error Detected – Run Full Charge Mode
. In this case, we suggest attempting to charge the
battery to overcome the problem.
CAUTION: Excessive, continuous engine cranking can damage vehicle starter motors.
6. When you are finished with the boosting process, press the START/STOP button to return the charger
to Standby Mode. Disconnect AC power cord from AC outlet, then disconnect DC leads from vehicle
ground and battery in the reverse sequence of the connection procedure.
Note: If the engine spins but fails to start after several starting attempts, there is an engine problem
not related to the starting system. Discontinue cranking the engine until the other problem is found and
corrected.
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another type of construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.
For batteries identified as Marine, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or
another type of construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.
