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Check for damaged parts. Before using this
position on the start position.
starter any part that appears damaged should
- Disconnect the red clamp and return the cable to
be carrefully checked to determine that it will
its position on the system.
operate properly and perform its intended
- As soon as possible recharge your SPEED
function. Check for alignment and binding of
START system.
moving parts, any broken parts or mounting
LED indicator devices (Fig.A-1)
fixtures, and any other condition that may affect
These light up during recharging:
proper operation. Any part that is damaged
-
Red
"charging"
LED
(charging in progress).
should be properly repaired or replaced by a
-
Green
"charged" LED
(end of charging)
qualified technician. Do not use this starter if any
switch does not turn On and Off properly.
LED indicator devices (Fig.A-3)
These light up when the button in Fig.A-2 is held
down.
20-
WARNING:
Do not start the vehicle
-
Red "recharge" LED
(battery is flat! recharge it!)
-
Yellow LED
(battery is low, recharge it)
with the Speed Start connected to the cigar
-
Green "full" LED
battery is 100% charged
lighter socket.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while
To use your SPEED START system to power
it is recharging the Speed Start inside the
appliance:
vehicle itself.
- Lift up the cover of the cigarette lighter receptacle
(FIG. A-4)
.
OPERATION
- Insert the cigarette lighter plug from the appliance
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into the cigarette lighter receptacle
(FIG. A-4)
.
Using the SPEED START when changing vehicle
batteries:
Warning: Electrical shock can use death or
- Lift the cigar-lighter cover
(Fig.A-4)
on the
injury. Avoid touching exposed conductors of
Speed Start
electricity.
- Insert the plug of the cable supplied
(Fig. B-2)
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and connect the free plug to the cigar-lighter
socket on the vehicle.
The SPEED START system is designed for use with
- Change the vehicle battery: the on-board
vehicle or boats. You will not need a host vehicle or
electronics will continue to be powered during
230VAC power supply.
this operation.
You can also use this system as a portable power
- Disconnect the Speed Start and close the cover
source of 12 VDC in remote areas or emergencies.
on the cigar-lighter socket.
To use the SPEED START system to start your
RECHARGING
vehicle:
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- Make sure the vehicle or boat to be started is not
Important! To maintain the reliability of the
running. Connect the red clamp to the positive
battery, charge it for 12 hours before using it,
terminal on the vehicle’s battery.
every time it is used and at least every 3 months.
- Connect the black clamp to a non moving metal
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part of the engine, not to the negative terminal.
It is possible to recharge the unit from a 230V-
- Switch the vehicle or boat ignition to the ON
50/60Hz power supply using the cable in
Fig.B-1
position. Wait for about a minute. Switch the boat
OR from a 12VDC power supply, on board the
or vehicle to the start position for no more then 5 to
vehicle, using the cable in
Fig.B-2
.
6 seconds. If the vehicle or boat engine does not
It’s recommended that the battery is kept fully
start, wait at least for 3 minutes before retrying.
charged at all times. If the battery is left in a low
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charge state it could shorten battery life. Keep in
mind that the time required to recharge the battery
Caution: Never allow the red and black
depends on the number of previus battery jump
starts. To check and see if the battery is low, press
clamps to touch each other or a common
the button
(FIG. A-2)
.
conductor.
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To recharge using 230VAC:
- When the engine is running, disconnect the black
- Connect the power supply cable
(Fig.B-1)
to the
clamp first and return the cable to its stored
plug on the side of the Speed Start
(Fig.A-6)
and
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