6.
When the internal battery is fully
charged, the charger will automatically
go into maintain mode and maintain
the battery at full charge without
damaging it. When in maintain mode,
the
GREEN LED
will light, as long as
there is an AC cord connected to the
charging port.
7.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
4.8 CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
WHILE DRIVING
You may also charge the internal battery
while driving, using a male-to-male
charger cable (part number 94500109 –
not included).
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
RED 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
Battery Status
button on
the front of the unit. When the battery is
fully charged, disconnect the accessory
cable from the unit, and then from the
lighter socket of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Completely disconnect the charger
cable when the engine is not running.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
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
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
unit from the battery.
8.
Charge the unit.
5.2 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 unit 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 unit.
5.3 USING THE WORK LIGHT
The work light is controlled by a sliding ON/
OFF switch located on the front of the unit.
• Make sure the lamp is turned OFF when
the unit is being recharged or stored.
• Position the unit on a flat, stable surface
near the intended work area.
• Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
5.4 POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The unit 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 unit 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 unit.
3.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
