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IMPORTANT:
DO NOT CHARGE
INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN
30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
1.
Make sure the car is running.
2.
Insert one end of the accessory cable into
the 12V DC power outlet.
3.
Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle’s accessory outlet
(lighter socket).
NOTE:
The
GREEN LED
does not operate
during this method of charging. Using this
method to charge the battery overrides the
maintain mode and the battery can be
overcharged.
4.
Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the display button on the front
of the unit. When the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the accessory cable
from the Instant Power, then from the
lighter socket of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Completely disconnect the charger
cable when the engine is not running.
USING THE INSTANT POWER
IMPORTANT:
Using the Engine Start
feature without a battery installed in the
vehicle will damage the vehicle’s electrical
system.
1.
Turn the ignition OFF.
2.
Lay the DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
3.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most
vehicles), connect the Instant Power’s
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, away
from the battery.
4.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect
the Instant Power’s NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post. Next, connect the POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery.
5.
Turn the switch to the ON position.
NOTE:
When connected to the vehicle,
the display shows the vehicle’s battery
voltage. When connected and in the ON
position, the display shows the equalized
voltage between the vehicle’s battery and
internal battery.
6.
Crank the engine for no more than 8
seconds. If the engine does not start, wait 2
minutes before cranking again.
7.
After the engine starts, turn the switch to
the OFF position and remove the Instant
Power from the battery.
8.
Charge the Instant Power.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
2.
Turn the Instant Power ON.
3.
Plug your device into the USB port.
4.
When finished using the USB port, turn
the switch to the OFF position.
5.
Charge the Instant Power.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
The work light is controlled by a sliding ON/
OFF switch located on the front of the Instant
Power. Make sure the lamp is turned OFF
when the unit is being recharged or stored.
Position the Instant Power on a flat, stable
surface near the intended work area.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The Instant Power is a power source for all
12V DC accessories that are equipped with
a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power
outages and on fishing or camping trips.
NOTE:
Do not power a 12V device with the
Instant Power while charging the internal
battery.
1.
Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2.
Open the protective cover of the DC power
outlet on the Instant Power.
3.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
4.
When finished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not use the Instant Power
to run appliances that draw more than
15A DC.
NOTE:
Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery
drain. Recharge the Instant Power
immediately after unplugging the 12V
DC device.
