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6.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE BOOSTER
See Section 14 – Operating Instructions for the SCI200B Charger.
7.
BOOSTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1
Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
IMPORTANT
Do not use the booster while charging the internal battery.
1.
Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2.
Connect the booster to the vehicle’s battery, as described in Section 4. If you have
connected the clamps backward, an audio alarm will sound. DO NOT turn the
booster ON/OFF switch to the ON position. This could cause serious damage to the
booster or the vehicle. Reverse the connections and the audio alarm will stop.
3.
Turn the booster ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4.
Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 3-8 seconds, stop cranking and
wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the
booster battery to cool down.)
5.
After the engine starts, turn the booster ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
6.
Disconnect the booster from the vehicle, as described in Section 4.7.
7.
Return the battery clamps to their storage holders and recharge the booster.
7.2
When using the other features of the booster, always observe the following steps:
1.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely clipped in the storage holders.
2.
Charge the booster as soon as possible after using the feature.
7.3
Powering a 12V DC Device:
The booster is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V
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Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug
into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
1.
Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the front of the booster.
2.
Plug the device into the outlet and turn the device on (if required).
3.
If the device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the internal circuit breaker
of the booster will trip and disconnect the power to the device. Disconnect the device
and the breaker will automatically reset.
The DC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended operation of
a 12V device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge immediately after
unplugging the device.
8.
FUSE REPLACEMENT FOR THE BOOSTER
The Portable Power is equipped with an inline fuse, to protect the battery from overload.
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Models PBI4424, PBI3612 and PBI3624 – Fast blow, DC automotive type, rated 32 V,
500 A (Buss AMG-500).
Model PBI2212 – Fast blow, DC automotive type, rated 32 V, 300 A (Buss AMG-300).
WARNING
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1.
Allow the fuse to cool down completely (approximately 5 minutes).
2.
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the unit is unplugged from
the external charger.
3.
Remove the positive (RED) clamp from the storage compartment on the side
of the unit and locate the fuse holder.
4.
Open the fuse holder by removing its cover.
5.
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Repeat the same steps for the second nut and bolt. Remove the open fuse and replace
it with a new one of the same type and rating.
