TROUBLESHOOTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How many jump starts can I expect from a fully charged
unit before needing to be recharged?
A: Depending on the engine type and size, condition of battery
and temperature, the portable power source can be used 30
times before recharging.
Charger works well but there
is no volt charge on the volt
meter when the Switching
Power Charger is connected to
the Portable Power Source.
a) Possible defective battery
or faulty breaker. Try using
a device (light, TV, etc)
with a DC plug on it to see
if it works.
b) If it works, the portable
power source breaker is
operational and the battery
may be the issue.
Charger comes up fully
charged but when test button
is pressed, volt meter shows
low voltage.
a) Portable power source has
a defective battery. May be
caused by intense use
without allowing a cool
down period.
b) Use a DC plug to connect
other battery or device to
see if volt meter analogue
indicator moves. If not,
replace volt meter.
Portable power source is fully
charged, but has no power.
a) Check where the wire
meets the jaw on the
portable power source
clamp. Make sure they are
well crimped, or if your unit
has a power switch, make
sure it is in the ‘On’
position.
When trying to use an
accessory through the DC
outlet, a clicking sound comes
from inside the portable
power source.
a) The accessory is drawing
too many amps, causing
the internal circuit break to
cycle ON and OFF.