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4. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE PORTABLE POWER
IMPORTANT! CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS, TO
KEEP THE PORTABLE POWER’S INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
4.1 CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE INTERNAL BATTERY
To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the Battery % button. The Digital Display will show
the battery’s percent of charge. Charge the internal battery if the display shows it is under 100%.
NOTE: The internal battery’s percent of charge is most accurate when the jump starter has been disconnected
from all devices and charging sources for a few hours.
4.2 CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Charge the internal battery for the portable power 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 marching dashes will show on the digital display. When the
internal battery is fully charged, the display will show a smaller, pulsing “
ioo
” (for energy efficiency).
Complete charging may take up to 72 hours.
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 Battery % LED will
pulse, 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 12V port charging cable (part number
94500109 – not included).
IMPORTANT: WHEN USING A 12V PORT CHARGING CABLE, 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).
4.4 NOTE: The Battery % 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.
1. Monitor the progress of the charge by pressing the Battery % button. When the battery is fully charged,
disconnect the accessory cable from the Portable Power, then from the lighter socket of the vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
5. USING THE PORTABLE POWER
5.1 DIGITAL DISPLAY
To check the jump starter’s internal battery status, press the Battery % 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.
5.2 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.
