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Charging the battery
• To check the battery condition, move the Power Switch (5) to the ‘ON’ position,
ensuring no external cables are attached to the unit. The battery condition is
shown by the Battery Charge Indicator (4). The charge indicator will display an
approximate indication of charge. The green LEDs indicate a high charge, the
amber LED shows a medium charge and the red LED shows that the battery is
at low charge and requires immediate charging. When the green LEDs are lit
it represents a satisfactory charge, but a more accurate test can be performed
with a multi-meter using the 20V DC voltage setting or the nearest to it above
that range. A fully charged battery should indicate 12.6V or more
• The battery should be charged at 20°C (room temperature)
• Ensure there are no naked flames or other ignition sources near to the charging
area
Charging from a 12V car cigarette lighter socket
Note:
Charging from the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle while in motion
is a convenient way of topping up the charge of your jump starter. However, the
jump starter must be positioned in the rear of the vehicle while charging and
the car must be well ventilated. If this is not possible, only use the AC charging
method. When charging in the car, regularly check the charge level to prevent
over-charging.
WARNING:
Over-charging could produce flammable gases
1. Check all power switches (1)+(2)+(3)+(5)+(13) are in the ‘OFF’
position
2. Plug the 12V Charging Lead (19) into the Charging Socket (6)
3. Insert the cigarette lighter plug of the 12V charging lead into a suitable
car cigarette lighter socket
4. A 12V car cigarette socket extension lead may be required if there is
no socket in the rear of the car and need to extend the cable from the
cigarette lighter socket in the dashboard
5. Only charge until the Battery Charge Indicator (4) green LEDs are lit.
Check the indicator every 45 minutes to 1hr to prevent over-charging.
Initial charge may take up to 12hrs and top up charges may take as
little as 1hr after being used
6. Re-place 12V charging cable in rear compartment of jump starter
after use
Notes:
• Some cars provide a cigarette lighter socket on the dashboard and in the boot/
rear of the car. It is important that the cigarette lighter socket is disabled
when the ignition is switched off otherwise the jump starter can drain the main
battery when parked
• If you choose to charge the jump starter with a cigarette socket in the rear of
the vehicle, it is important to remember not to leave the battery permanently
charging and only charge until a high charge is indicated on the battery charge
indicator. This is more critical with a 12V charging connection as the charge
level is higher than with the AC charger
• The 12V Charging Lead (19) has an internal fuse in the cigarette socket
connector which may blow under certain conditions. Unscrew the connector to
remove the blown fuse. Replace with a fuse of exactly the same type and rating
as the one previously fitted. If the jump starter fails to charge with the 12V
charging cable and the vehicle’s ignition enabled, check this fuse
• If the jump starter has just been used to start a vehicle, allow 15 minutes before
charging the jump starter in a vehicle, to allow the battery to stabilise and any
flammable vapours to disperse
Charging from 230V supply
1. Check that all power switches (1)+(2)+(3)+(5)+(13) are in the ‘OFF’
position
2. Insert the small plug of the 230V AC Charger (18) into the Charging
Socket (6)
3. Insert the 230V AC charger into a mains power supply socket, check
that the power supply is switched on
• For the initial charge, allow up to 48 hours but regularly check the battery
charge indicator. For a normal top-up charge allow up to 10 hours
• Ensure the charging area is well ventilated with no open flames or high
temperature surfaces in the vicinity
NOTE:
Failure to follow the correct procedure when charging the batteries will
result in permanent damage.
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Operation
Jump starting
Notes:
• Always refer to vehicle handbook before using this product. If the manufacturer
specifies a particular sequence for jump starting, follow the manufacturer’s
advice
• Follow normal starting procedures with regard to pre-charging glow plugs etc.
• Do not attempt to use this product on anything other than 12V negative earth
vehicle electrical system
• Do not use on vehicles with a 24V battery and electrical system
• The jump starter works in parallel with the fitted battery to provide increased
current capacity.
• If the cables of the jump starter are not long enough to reach the positive
connector on the battery, and a suitable negative connection point, the negative
cable can be extended using a cable from a standard jump cable set. Do not
extend the length of the positive cable from the jump starter
• This jump starter will only be effective when the vehicle’s engine and related
systems are functioning normally and the vehicle’s battery is in a serviceable
but partly discharged state
• It is not possible to jump start a car by connecting the jump starter to a car
cigarette lighter socket in the car. The cable provided cannot be used for that
purpose
• Once the jump starter has been used to start a vehicle, it may be necessary to
charge the jump starter while driving, to ensure the jump starter is available to
start the vehicle again should any further battery issues occur
• Ensure your battery and charging system is checked if starting is a regular
problem
• The size of vehicle the jump starter can start varies depending on the existing
charge in the vehicle’s battery. A very low charge will limit the size of vehicle
the jump starter can start. As an approximate guide the product should support
petrol engines up to 2800cc and diesel engines up to 2200cc
1. Ensure that all vehicle accessory systems (headlights, radio, etc) are
switched off
2. Ensure the vehicle is in neutral and the parking brake is applied
3. Establish which vehicle battery connector is positive and which is negative.
The vehicle’s own battery will show ‘+’ and ‘-‘ alongside the corresponding
battery terminal. The cable attached to the positive terminal may be coloured
red, or could have a red marking to indicate it is positive. If in doubt of the
polarity, consult a vehicle technician
4. If the positive battery terminal connector in the vehicle is corroded or dirty,
clean it with a suitable wire brush to ensure good contact with the jump
starter clamp
5. Check all power switches (1)+(2)+(3)+(5)+(13) are in the ‘OFF’ position.
6. First attach the (red) Positive Clamp (8) to the positive connector attached to
the positive battery terminal of the vehicle’s battery, making sure it is secure
and cannot short against any other metal part in the vehicle
7. Attach the (black) Negative Clamp (9) to an unpainted and unmoving part of
the chassis or engine block - not the negative terminal of the battery. If you
attach to the negative terminal there is a small risk of explosive gases from
the battery being ignited so a suitable negative earthing point away from the
battery is required. Do not connect the clamp to any part of the vehicle’s fuel
system as any leaked fuel could be ignited by a spark
8. Check the clamps are securely attached, and that they will not come loose
when the vehicle is started.
9. Allow 1-2 minutes for the battery charge to stabilise between the jump
starter and vehicle battery
10.The jump starter should now be ready to start the engine. Run the starter
motor in short bursts (not more than 5 seconds). If the engine does not start,
allow approximately 2 minutes for the batteries to recover, then repeat
11.Once the engine is running wait 2 minutes then first remove the Negative
Clamp (9) and then the Positive Clamp (8) taking care to avoid contact with
any moving or hot engine parts. It is important to return the clamps to their
normal storage positions at the side of the jump starter after use.
Other features
Note:
The Power Switch (5) controls the main power connection to the 12V
cigarette lighter sockets, compressor and lights, each of which also have their own
individual power switch. It does not control power to the 12V jump starter clamps
(which are permanently live) or the inverter circuit. Always make sure all power
switches are off when unattended
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