P
OS CABLE AND
CLAMP
(RED)
N
EG CABLE AND
CLAMP
(BLACK)
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FIGURE 2
2.3 JUMP-START
PROCEDURE
1. Turn OFF ignition and all accessories before making cable connections.
2. Make sure the Compact Elite’s power safety switch is turned OFF.
3. Observe jump-starting negative or positive ground system, as follows:
Negative ground (negative battery terminal connected to chassis) - most common.
4. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle’s positive battery terminal.
5. Connect negative (-) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle
component or chassis part, make sure cables are not in path of moving belts or fan.
6. Turn ON unit’s power safety switch.
7. Start vehicle (crank engine in 3 - 6 second bursts) if engine won’t start within 6 seconds let
the Compact Elite’s internal battery cool 3 minutes before another attempt.
8. After vehicle starts, turn portable power safety switch to OFF position.
9. Leave engine running.
10. Remove clamps. First, disconnect the clamp connected to the engine or chassis, followed
by the clamp connected to the battery positive terminal.
11. Carefully press negative (black) jumper cable wire into storage channel starting at end
away from the clamp.
12. Squeeze negative (black) clamp handles and clamp onto holster.
13. Carefully press positive (red) jumper cable wire into storage channel starting at end away
from the clamp.
14. Squeeze positive (red) clamp handles and clamp onto holster.
15. Recharge unit as soon as possible.
3.
USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
This portable power source is also for use with all 12VDC accessories equipped with a male
accessory outlet plug and are rated up to 12 amps.
WARNING!
NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER INTO ACCESSORY OUTLET.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the unit’s power safety switch is ALWAYS in the off position
when using the unit’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet
1. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12 volt DC outlet.
2 Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the 12 volt accessory outlet on the unit.
DO NOT EXCEED A 12 AMP LOAD.
3. Switch on the appliance, as usual.
4. Periodically press the battery charge level pushbutton to check battery status.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 12 AMPS.
