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USING THE PORTABLE POWER
IMPORTANT:
Using the Engine 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.
5.
Turn the rotary 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 USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2.1A at 5V DC.
1.
Make sure the battery clamps are
securely clipped on the storage holders.
2.
To turn on the USB, press the battery
status button. The battery status LED will
illuminate when the USB is on.
3.
Plug your device into the USB port.
4.
When finished using the USB port, press
the Battery Status button to turn off the USB.
NOTE:
To protect your electronic devices,
the USB will automatically shut off when the
internal battery’s charge is low.
5.
Charge the Portable Power.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
The work light is controlled by a switch
located on the front of the Portable Power.
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Make sure the light is turned OFF when the
unit is being recharged or stored.
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Position the Portable Power on a flat, stable
surface near the intended work area.
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Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
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.
NOTE:
Do not power a 12V device with the
Portable Power while charging the internal
battery.
1.
Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2.
Open the protective cover of the DC power
outlet on the Portable Power.
3.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
4.
When finished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
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.
ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
APPLIANCE
TYPE
EST WATTAGE
ESTIMATED
RUN TIME
Cell phone
4 watts
36 hrs
Fluorescent
light
4 watts
36 hrs
Radios, fans
10 watts
16 hrs
Depth finder
10 watts
16 hrs
Camcorder
15 watts
9.6 hrs
Electrical tool
24 watts
6 hrs
Electric cooler
48 watts
3 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts
1.8 hrs
NOTE:
Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
