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TECHNICAL HANDBOOK 

Kap’SAM®

VEHICLE JUMP STARTER 

X C A P - 5 0 0

This device is not designed to be used 

by anyone (including children) whose 

physical, sensory or mental capacity 

is reduced, or inexperienced or unin-

formed persons unless they have had 

the benefit of prior monitoring or ins-

truction in the use of the device from 

a person responsible for their safety.
Take care to ensure that children never 

play with the device.

WARNING:

 There is a risk of explo-

sion if a vehicle battery is replaced 

by the wrong type of battery. Dispose 

of spent batteries as specified in the 

instructions. 

WARNING:

 When using on a rechar-

geable battery, there is a risk of ex-

plosive gases being emitted from that 

battery. No flames or sparks.

When using the Kap’SAM®, the vehicle 

battery must be placed in a sufficiently 

well-lit place. The device is for use only 

with 12 volt rechargeable batteries.
The device must be used in a tempera-

ture range of -20°C to +40°C inclusive, 

and at a humidity of less than 70%.
The device is intended for indoor use 

or outdoor use out of the rain.
The device must be used upright with 

the handle at the top, as shown in the 

photo below.
The maximum operating time for the 

Kap’SAM® is 30 seconds per cycle. 
Do not open the device and do not 

attempt to replace any parts, apart 

from the fuse (see the procedure 

for Replacing the fuse).

You have just acquired the new XCAP-500 vehicle jump starter, also known as the Kap’SAM®. 
We recommend that you read this manual all the way through before using the device for the first time. 
It contains the information that will enable you to master and use the device on a day-to-day 
basis very quickly and efficiently. Thank you for confidence.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

DO NOT THROW AWAY THIS DOCUMENT: 

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DOCUMENT IS READ BY THE END USER! 

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Summary of Contents for Kap’SAM XCAP-500

Page 1: ...iently well litplace Thedeviceisforuseonly with12voltrechargeablebatteries Thedevicemustbeusedinatempera ture range of 20 C to 40 C inclusive andatahumidityoflessthan70 The device is intended for indoor use oroutdooruseoutoftherain The device must be used upright with the handle at the top as shown in the photobelow The maximum operating time for the Kap SAM is30secondspercycle Do not open the dev...

Page 2: ...erface Fuse compartment Clips cables TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Description of the Kap SAM 9 2 Testing the Kap SAM s state of charge 9 3 Starting a vehicle 9 4 Recharging the Kap SAM 10 5 Diagnosis and explanation of alerts displayed by the Kap SAM 11 6 Replacing the fuse 11 7 Warranty 12 8 Declaration of Conformity EC 12 EN ...

Page 3: ...ging operation remove the chassis connection black terminal and then the battery connection red terminal in the order indicated Technical data Voltage 12 Volts Weight 8 5 kg Cable cross section 35 mm Fuse 300 A Capacitance 500 farads STANDARD USE 1 Press the Test button 2 The charge indicator comes on temporarily and then the Kap SAM s state of charge is displayed If nothing appears this means the...

Page 4: ...lace provided 4 RechargingtheKap SAM The Kap SAM recharges automatically by being connected directly to a vehicle with a charged 12V battery When the Kap SAM is used on a broken down vehicle it starts the vehicle and then in the next few seconds it recharges itself automatically by drawing the energy it needs from the vehicle s charging circuit If however your Kap SAM is discharged before the inte...

Page 5: ...edure again Thethreestateofchargeindicatorsflash Your Kap SAM is connected to a source with too high a voltage e g 24 Volts Disconnect the Kap SAM to avoid damaging it NoindicatorlightsupwhenyouconnecttheKap SAM The battery is deeply discharged cf paragraphonForcedStartMode Your Kap SAM is connected to the broken down vehicle the start indicator is on following the vehicle start procedure see para...

Page 6: ...t Etienne FRANCE Tél 33 0 4 77 922 584 E mail satminute sam eu Wetheundersigned SAM Outillage 60 boulevard Thiers CS 10528 42007 Saint Etienne FRANCE Declarethatthenewproductsdefinedby Make SAM Name description Kap SAM vehicle jump starter Reference XCAP 500 To which this declaration refers comply with SAM specifications and the following standards and or European Directives IEC 60335 2 29 2001 95...

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