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USING THE PORTABLE POWER
DIGITAL DISPLAY
To check the jump starter’s internal battery
status, push the
Select
button. The display
will show the percent of charge of the
internal battery.
When connected to the vehicle with the Jump
Start ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, the
display shows the vehicle’s battery voltage.
When connected and in the ON position, the
display shows the equalized voltage between
the vehicle’s battery and internal battery.
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
IMPORTANT:
Using the Jump Start feature
without a battery installed in the vehicle will
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
1.
Turn the ignition OFF.
2.
Lay the DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
3.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most
vehicles), connect the Portable Power’s
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, away
from the battery.
4.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the
Portable Power’s NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post. Next, connect the POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery.
IMPORTANT:
If you have connected the
clamps backwards, an audio alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to
the ON position. This could cause serious
damage to the jump starter or the vehicle.
Reverse the connections and the audio
alarm will stop.
5.
Turn the switch to the ON position.
6.
Crank the engine for no more than
8 seconds. If the engine does not start,
wait 2 minutes before cranking again.
7.
After the engine starts, turn the switch to
the OFF position and remove the Portable
Power from the battery.
8.
Charge the Portable Power.
USING THE WORK/EMERGENCY LIGHT
1.
Position the jump starter on a flat, stable
surface near the intended work area.
2.
Ensure that the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
3.
Press the light switch once.The jump
starter light will turn on and illuminate
your work area.
4.
Press the light switch again. The light
will flash.
5.
When finished, press the light switch again,
to turn off the light.
6.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after using the work light.
NOTE:
The work/emergency light will
automatically shut off after 24 hours.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The Portable Power is a power source for all
12V DC accessories that are equipped with a
12V accessory plug. Use it for power outages
and on fishing or camping trips. Estimated
usage time is listed in the following chart.
NOTE:
Do not power a 12V device with the
Portable Power while charging the internal
battery.
NOTE:
Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory
plug into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
1.
Ensure that the battery clamps are
securely clipped on the storage holders.
2.
Open the protective cover of one of the
two DC power outlets on the front of the
jump starter.
3.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power
outlet, and turn the 12V DC device on
(if required).
CAUTION:
Do not use the Portable Power
to run appliances that draw more than
15A DC.
NOTE:
Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery drain.
Recharge the Portable Power immediately
after unplugging the 12V DC device.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
A
PPLIANCE
TYPE
EST WATTAGE
ESTIMATED
RUN TIME
Cell phone
4 watts
54 hrs
Fluorescent
light
4 watts
54 hrs
Radios, fans
9 watts
24 hrs
Depth finder
9 watts
24 hrs
Camcorder
15 watts
14.4 hrs
Electrical tool
24 watts
9 hrs
Electric cooler
48 watts
4.5 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts
2.7 hrs
NOTE:
Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
