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4. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER
IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS,
TO KEEP THE UNIT’S INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
4.1
CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Press the Battery Status button on the front of the unit. The LED lights will indicate the current charge
level as follows:
• RED – less than 20% of full charge; immediately charge the unit.
• YELLOW/ORANGE – 20-80% of full charge.
• GREEN – more than 80% of full charge.
4.2
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Charge the unit’s internal battery using an extension cord (not included).
NOTE: Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
1. To charge, flip the AC connector on the back of the unit DOWN and plug in an 18 AWG or larger
extension cord.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120VAC electrical wall outlet.
3. While the jump starter is charging, the RED LED will be on. Complete charging may take up to 72 hours.
When the RED LED turns off, the jump starter is ready to use.
4. When the internal battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically go into maintain mode and
maintain the battery at full charge without damaging it. When in maintain mode, the GREEN LED will
light, as long as there is an AC cord connected to the charging port.
5. Charge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.
4.3
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY WHILE DRIVING
You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using a male-to-male charger cable (part number
94500109 – not included).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE
BATTERY UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power outlet.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory cable into the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter socket).
NOTE: The RED LED does not operate during this method of charging. Using this method to charge the
battery overrides the maintain mode and the battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by pressing the Battery Status button on the front of the unit. When
the battery is fully charged, disconnect the accessory cable from the unit, and then from the lighter
socket of the vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
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 Instant 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.
