Q. How often should I recharge the Jump-N-Carry
®
?
A. To maximize battery life, charging after every use is recommended. The
Jump-N-Carry
®
should not be left in a discharged state. The battery in the
Jump-N-Carry
®
has no memory problems and should not be treated as a
rechargeable tool (cordless drills, camcorders, etc.).
Q. How many jump starts can I get from the Jump-N-Carry
®
before recharging?
A. A large number of factors affect this answer, including the following: the length of
time for each jump start, the charge level of the original battery, the length of time
between jump starts, the temperature of the vehicles being jump started (winter
cold makes for difficult starting), the size of the engines (4-cycl, 6-cycl, 8-cycl, etc.),
the mechanical condition of the engine and starter, and more. These factors must
all be weighed on an individual basis before an accurate answer can be given. It’s
feasible to get 10-30 starts (individual’s results will differ) from a single charge, but
this violates the rule of immediate charging after every use.
Q. After jump starting, can I leave the unit hooked to the battery to recharge the
Jump-N-Carry
®
while the engine is running?
A. NO. Attempting to recharge the Jump-N-Carry
®
by this method is not
recommended. Vehicle alternators output anywhere from 25-125 amps. This
charging rate greatly exceeds the recommended recharging rate for
Jump-N-Carry
®
. Charging by this method will result in overcharging the
Jump-N-Carry
®
battery, and may void the product warranty.
Q. What accessories can be used in the optional 12 volt outlet?
A. Any accessory up to 12 amps can be powered by the Jump-N-Carry
®
. This unit is
equipped with an automatic reset circuit breaker should the current exceed 12
amps. At the same time, this limits any recharge current through the 12-volt outlet
to 12 amps. One can power almost any 12-volt tool or accessory (examples:
impact wrenches, fans, radios, cellular phones, navigation equipment, camcorders,
emergency power, trolling motors, coolers, small refrigerators, etc.).
Q. How long should I expect the Jump-N-Carry
®
to take to fill my tire?
A. Many aspects affect how quickly a tire will fill, but a good rule of thumb is that a
typical car tire that is completely flat will fill within 4-7 minutes.
Q. After using the air compressor for a long period of time, sometimes it shuts off – is
this normal?
A. Yes. The safety features of the Jump-N-Carry
®
include a sensor to ensure that the
compressor does not exceed it’s recommended operating temperature range.
Contributing factors for higher temperatures while in use are: long operating cycles,
low battery charge, clogged vents, operation in a poorly ventilated environment.
Q. Why is the Jump-N-Carry
®
taking too long to inflate a tire?
A. With the hose attached to your tire stem and the compressor running, apply small
amounts of soapy water to the hose connections. The presence of bubbles
indicates a potential problem. Make sure the connection is properly tightened. If
this does not stop the leak, contact Clore Automotive Technical Service.
