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6. This VECTOR® jump-starter is equipped with an internal, automatic safety
switch. This switch only activates when connections to the battery are correctly
made positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) to negative (-). An incorrect
connection will sound an audible alarm indicating an incorrect connection.
Should this alarm sound, remove the clamps and reconnect ensuring proper
polarity. Once the connections are properly made, the internal switch turns on
and you are ready to jump-start the vehicle. This automatic internal safety
switch is fully automatic and requires no action by the user.
3.1 JUMP-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
This jump-starter is equipped with an automatic safety switch that only allows
jump-start energy to flow when proper connections are made to battery and
frame.
Connect – Red clamp first, then black clamp.
Disconnect – Black clamp first, then red clamp.
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, cell
phone, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure jump-start system’s ON/OFF power switch is turned to OFF.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED TO CHASSIS, (MOST
COMMON)
4a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.
4b. Connect negative (-) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving,
metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to
negative battery terminal or moving part.
5. Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS (NOTE: In the
rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System
(positive battery terminal is connected to chassis) replace steps 3a and
3b above with steps 4a and 4b, then proceed to steps 6 through 8
below.
5a. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal
5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-
moving, metal vehicle component or body part. DO NOT CLAMP
DIRECTLY TO POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART
6. If clamps are incorrected connected to the battery, the alrm will beep, a
Fault LED on the display will light and
reverse cables
will show on the
display.
7. When clamps are connected properly the display will show
ready to
start
.
8. A five (5) second delay is built into this jump-starter unit after the clamp
connections are made. This delay is designed to reduce the possibility of
sparking upon connection. We recommend waiting one (1) minute after
making the clamp connections prior to attempting to start vehicle.
9. Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 5-6 seconds).
10. After vehicle starts, remove the clamps (disconnect the frame or engine
clamp first, followed by the battery cable) and replace them on the built-
in clamp tabs. Squeeze the handles and slide the clamp into position
and release your grip.
