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6.
For a negative-grounded vehicle,
connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip
from the Portable Power to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) 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.
7.
For a positive-grounded vehicle,
connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clip from the Portable Power 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.
8.
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 battery to cool down.)
9.
After the engine starts, disconnect
the black clamp (-) and then the red
clamp, (+) in that order.
10.
Recharge the Portable Power as soon
as possible after use.
8.2 Powering a 12V DC device
The Portable 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. Estimated usage times are listed in
the following chart.
NOTE:
Do not power a 12V device with
the Portable 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.
Ensure the battery clamps are
secured on the storage holders.
3.
Open the protective cover of the DC
power outlet on the Portable Power.
4.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
5.
If the 12V DC device draws more than
15A or has a short circuit, the internal
circuit breaker of the Portable Power
will trip and disconnect the power to
the device. Disconnect the 12V DC
device. The breaker will automatically
reset after an overload occurs.
6.
When finished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not use the Portable
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 Portable Power immediately
after unplugging the 12V DC device.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
A
PPLIANCE TYPE
EST
WATTAGE
ESTIMATED
RUN TIME
Cell phone
4 watts
54 hrs
Fluorescent light
4 watts
54 hrs
Radios, fans
9 watts
24 hrs
Depth finder
9 watts
24 hrs
Camcorder
15 watts
14.4 hrs
Electrical tool
24 watts
9 hrs
Electric cooler
48 watts
4.5 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts
2.7 hrs
NOTE:
Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
9. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
9.1
After use and before performing
maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
Portable Power (see sections 3 and 4).
9.2
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery
corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
battery clips, cords, and the Portable
Power’s case.
9.3
Ensure that all of the Portable Power’s
components are in place and in good
working condition, including the plastic
boots on the battery clips.
9.4
Servicing does not require opening the
unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified service personnel.
