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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Please read the following instructions carefully,
failure to do so could
lead to serious personal injury and / or damage to the Rescue Pac and anything
connected to it.
When using your Rescue Pac, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and / or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operation and save this user manual for future refer-
ence.
SIP
recommends that this Rescue Pac should
not
be modified or used for any appli-
cation other than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative appli-
cations do not hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to advise you.
KNOW YOUR RESCUE PAC:
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels af-
fixed to the unit. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the potential hazards
specific to it.
KEEP CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA:
All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
STAY ALERT:
Always watch what you are doing and use common sense.
DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGER LEAD:
Never pull the mains lead, or the DC output lead
of the charger to remove the plug from the mains socket, or the charging lead from
the rear of the Rescue Pac. Keep the leads away from heat, oil and sharp edges. If
the charger is damaged, it must be replaced, or repaired by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid unwanted hazards.
HAVE YOUR RESCUE PAC REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON:
The Rescue Pac 1600 is in
accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out
by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considera-
ble danger to the user and void the warranty.
Safety Symbols Used Throughout This Manual.
Danger / Caution:
Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of
damage.
Warning:
Risk of electrical injury or damage!
Note:
Supplementary information.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For Negative Earth Vehicles
(negative terminal of the battery is connected to the
chassis / body of the vehicle):
Connect the positive (red) clamp (1) from the Rescue Pac to the positive termi-
nal (+) on the battery first.
Then connect the negative (black) clamp (5) to the negative terminal on the
engine (ground) or the car chassis as far as practical from the battery and fuel
line
.
For Positive Earth Vehicles
(positive terminal of the battery is connected to the chas-
sis / body of the vehicle):
Connect the negative (black) clamp (5) from the Rescue Pac to the negative
terminal (-) on the battery first.
Then connect the positive (red) clamp (1) to the positive terminal on the engine
(ground) or the car chassis as far as practical from the battery and fuel line.
Leave the Rescue Pac connected for a few minutes to allow some charge from
the Rescue Pac to flow into the battery of the vehicle.
Ensure that the cables are routed so that they cannot come into contact with
moving parts such as fans or belts etc.
Switch the ignition of the vehicle on as you would normally start the vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, remove the clamp immediately from the vehi-
cles chassis first followed by the battery connection.
Important:
Check with the manufacturer of the vehicle to be started that it is
safe to use the Rescue Pac without causing damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
Check the vehicles battery fluid level and top up if required.
Ensure that the ignition is in the off position on the vehicle.
Connecting the Rescue Pac To The Vehicle:
Danger:
a spark can be generated when connecting or removing the sec-
ond clip which can ignite battery or fuel gases; the following instructions will
reduce this risk.
Note:
The internal battery of the Rescue Pac 1600 should be charged be-
fore initial operation for 48 hours.
