4. OPERATION
4.1.
Ensure that the LSTART battery is fully charged. The unit can only be used with the battery status bar showing green or yellow.
DO NOT
attempt to start a vehicle if the status bar shows a lower charge than yellow, or if the flashing red 'battery low' light (fig.2.2)
is showing.
4.2.
Starting Procedure (partly charged vehicle battery):
4.2.1. Ensure the battery terminals on the vehicle to be boosted are free from corrosion and grease.
4.2.2 Insert the booster cable plug (fig.4.1.b) into the booster connection (fig.3.1) on the right hand side of the unit.
4.2.3. Connect the positive (+ RED) clip (fig.4.1.a) onto the positve (+ RED) terminal of the battery.
4.2.4. Connect the negative (- BLACK) clip to a good earth point (the braid from the engine to the vehicle chassis is ideal). If none can be
found, connect to the negative (- BLACK) terminal of the battery.
4.2.5. When good connections have been established press and hold the Power button (fig.1.1) until the battery status bar (fig.1.2) lights.
4.2.6. If the LSTART
is cross-connected, the red SOS/Jump Start (fig.1.4) and white (fig.1.5) lights on the front panel will flash alternately. If
this occurs, correct the connections to the vehicle and press the power button to switch off. Proceed to 4.2.7.
4.2.7. Press the Jump Start button (fig.1.3) If the SOS/Jump Start light is illuminated, proceed to 4.2.8. If there is no light showing,
proceed
to
4.3.
4.2.8. Turn the vehicle starter over until the engine fires (the LSTART
will switch off after cranking for 3 seconds; if the vehicle has not started
within this time, repeat step 4.2.7).
4.2.9. If the vehicle has started successfully, remove the clips as soon as possible. (Remove negative clip first.)
4.3.
Starting Procedure (flat vehicle battery):
4.3.1. The leads from the LSTART under normal circumstances remain inert until connected to a battery containing 2V or more.
4.3.2. If connected to a battery with less than 2V, neither the red SOS/Jump Start light nor white light will show when the Jump Start button is
pressed.
4.3.3. To boost in these circumstances, hold the Jump Start (fig.1.3) and Light/SOS (fig.1.6) buttons simultaneously; this will energize
the
output
temporarily.
NOTE:
The clamps will be live in this condition; ensure that they are connected to vehicle before activating.
4.3.4. Continue as in 4.2.8 and 4.2.9.
4.4.
Using as a Power Supply:
4.4.1.
The LSTART can
be used as a portable power supply for 5V and 12V applications.
4.4.2.
5V:
The 5V USB
socket (fig.1.8) will accept a standard USB plug enablling the provision of electrical power to electronic equipment
requiring a 5V DC supply up to a maximum of 2A.
4.4.3. Connect the USB plug to the USB socket and press the power button to energize the supply.
4.4.4.
12V:
Similarly, the unit can provide a 12V DC output up to an 8A maximum.
4.4.5. Insert the accessory plug into the 12V outlet (fig.2.4) and press the power button.
4.5.
Memory Saver Function:
4.5.1. The LSTART810
can also be used as a Memory Saver to keep various codes and settings alive whilst a vehicle battery is disconnected.
4.5.2. Ensure that there is sufficient power in the LSTART before connecting.
4.5.3. Connect the EOBD connector (fig.4.4.a) to the EOBD diagnostic socket on the vehicle. This is usually to be found in the vacinity of the
steering wheel. If in doubt, consult the vehicle manufacturer's handbook for the location.
4.5.4. Connect the Memory Saver accessory plug (fig 4.4.b) to the 12V power outlet (fig.2.4).
4.5.5. Press and hold the power button until the battery indicator lights. The unit will now supply the vehicle's electric system via the EOBD
socket.
4.5.6. Whilst using the LSTART in this mode, keep the electrical load on the vehicle to a minimum and monitor the battery indicator regularly
(fig.1.2) to ensure a good power supply to the vehicle.
4.6.
Recharge the LSTART
fully after use. (See section 3)
4.7.
Additional Features:
4.7.1. LED work lights are provided on both sides of the LSTART
(figs: 1.5, 2.3 & 3.2).
4.7.2. To switch side lights on first press the power button and then press and hold the side light button (fig.1.7):
1st press:
Left light
2nd press:
Right light
3rd press:
Both lights
4th
press:
Off
3. CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1.
The LSTART
will need charging when the indicator (fig.1.2) is lit only in the amber section to the left of the bar or when the red
'battery low' lamp (fig.2.2) is lit.
3.2.
Using the Mains Charger.
The unit can be charged from 230V mains using the AC/DC Adaptor. Plug the pin jack (fig.4.2.a) into
the charging socket (fig 2.1), then connect charger (fig.4.2.b) to 230V AC mains supply.
The battery status bar (fig.1.2) will illuminate to show the level of charge. When the indicator shows a full charge (being lit to the
green section to the right of the bar), disconnect the charger.
DO NOT
use any other charger than the one supplied with the LSTART as this could result in damage to the unit which will not be
covered by warranty
3.3.
Using the 12V DC Charger.
Similarly, plug the pin jack (fig.4.3.a) into the charging socket and connect the adaptor (fig.4.3.b) into a
12V DC accessory socket. Disconnect when the indicator shows a full charge has been attained.
3.4.
DO NOT
attempt to use the LSTART
whilst being charged.
3.5.
DO NOT
charge the LSTART in ambient temperatures lower than +3°C or higher than +40°C.
LSTART810 Issue No: 1 -16/09/13
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
