iOnBoost™ V6 by Wagan Tech
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JUMPSTARTER
JUMPSTART WARNINGS
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage or explosion�
NOTE: Cranking an engine produces an accumulation of explosive gas above and near the vehicle
battery. Before any attempt to jumpstart a vehicle battery, make sure explosive gas is dispelled
from the area. Use a cardboard or newspaper fan to wave the gases away from the battery for a
few minutes. Do not use plastic or metal sheet—they can produce sparks and ignite the gas.
• Jumpstart cables connected to iOnBoost are ALWAYS live! Never allow the clamps to touch
together or contact the same piece of metal.
• Do not attempt to jumpstart your vehicle when iOnBoost is below 20% charge (observe
battery status indicator lights on the unit).
• Only use this jumpstarter with 12 Volt negative – grounded systems. Most US vehicles have
negative (-) battery terminals connected to the vehicle frame. (Negative – Ground). Check
the negative battery terminal connecting wire to make sure it also connects to the frame.
• Make sure the jumpstarter clamps get connected to correct polarity (red to positive battery
terminal, black to vehicle frame for negative ground systems when jumpstarting).
• Use safety glasses to protect eyes while jumpstarting a battery.
• If the engine fails to start after two 3-second cranking attempts, discontinue jumpstart
procedure. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle’s starter motor. Look for other
problems that may need to be corrected or call for professional service.
• Disconnecting cable clamps is always done in reverse order from connection sequence (see
Jumpstart Procedure below).
• Vehicles equipped with on-board computers may be affected if the engine battery is
jumpstarted. Read your vehicle owner’s manual before attempting to start the vehicle to
determine if external starting assistance can be used.
• If the iOnBoost is overloaded while in the jumpstart mode, quickly disconnect the negative
then positive clamps. All functions on the iOnBoost will not operate if the unit was
overloaded. To recover from overload, let the unit rest for 10 minutes then plug it into a
power source for a few minutes to reset the unit. All functions on the iOnBoost will not
operate until this is done.
Brief Recap of Sequences for Connection and Disconnection
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ORDER OF CONNECTION
2. Connect positive (red)
clamp to positive battery
terminal.
1. Connect cables to iOnBoost.
3. Connect negative (black)
clamp to solid metal ground
on engine or frame, away
from battery).
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